Le Dome St Emilion Gcc 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Dome
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc 80%, Merlot 20%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; Decanter 93; Wine Spectator 92; James Suckling 92; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90

Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry, cassis and violet with tobacco, cedar and graphite. Medium–full bodied, mineral-driven, firm polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish—elegant yet structured, suitable for cellaring or near-term drinking.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Gruyère). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef rendang, rich Sichuan braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, very low yields and berry selection. Cold maceration, controlled fermentation in wooden vats, malolactic in French oak, aged 14–18 months in French oak (up to ~80% new).

Vineyard Info
Established by Jonathan Maltus (acquired 1996). Tiny 3–3.5 ha site adjacent to Château Angélus, produced at Château Teyssier; famed for high Cabernet Franc plantings and very limited production (~1,000 cases).