Sarget G Larose St Julien 2nd Wine 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sarget G Larose
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈61%), Merlot (≈30%), Cabernet Franc (≈6%), Petit Verdot (≈3%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 87–89; Vinous 88–90 (Antonio Galloni) / notes by Neal Martin; James Suckling ~88–89; average critic range ~87–90/100

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Saint-Julien second wine: plum, blackcurrant and red-berry fruits with tobacco, bay and cedar notes; soft texture, moderate tannins and a savory, juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, charcuterie and hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, braised beef with soy and five-spice.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; vinified in 50% wooden vats and 50% cement vats, 20–30 day maceration; aged ~12–14 months in French oak barrels (portion new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Gruaud-Larose (82 ha) in Saint-Julien; Merlaut family owners since 1997; estate historic Grand Vin with Sarget produced as second label.