L'Hermitage St Emilion Gcc 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Hermitage
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Rated 91 by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; noted for concentrated crème de cassis, licorice, mocha and vanilla notes

Tasting Note
Blackberry, crème de cassis, violet, licorice, mocha and dark chocolate with cool mint; concentrated, silky texture, firm ripe tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib-eye/steak, braised beef, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), beef rendang, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Cold maceration followed by 18–20 months aging in new oak barrels; small-batch 'garage' vinification.

Vineyard Info
Tiny ~4 ha estate; tête de cuvée from Château Matras owned by the Gaboriaud family; old vines (~45 years), located near Angélus and Beauséjour.