Grandes Murailles St Emilion Grand Cru 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Grandes Murailles
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous 94, Falstaff 93, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Jancis Robinson ~15, Wine Advocate ~91–93. Sources:

Tasting Note
Black cherry, cassis and raspberry with hazelnut, tobacco and sweet spice from oak. Medium–full palate, chalky minerality, medium-chewy tannins and a spicy, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, duck confit, roasted game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot; temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation; malolactic in barrels; aged 18–20 months in new oak; sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Tiny (≈2 ha) historic Saint-Émilion estate owned/managed by the Cuvelier family; limited production (~7,000 bottles) and notable proximity to Clos Fourtet.