Petit Vauthier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Vauthier
Label Name:
 
Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely reviewed as a strong-value Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with positive tasting notes

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry with floral perfume, subtle vanilla/oak and tobacco, earthy gravel notes; medium-plus body, soft ripe tannins and a spicy, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef with soy and ginger, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot and Cabernet Franc; fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged about 12 months in French oak barrels; traditional Saint-Émilion vinification.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone) from Saint-Émilion terroir; family-run domaine with long history; estate converted to organic farming around 2020.