Sarget G Larose St Julien 2nd Wine 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sarget G Larose
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 49%, Cabernet Sauvignon 39%, Petit Verdot 11%, Cabernet Franc 1%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 88–90 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 88–90; Vinous (Neal Martin) 84–86; Decanter 90; James Suckling 91–92

Tasting Note
Crushed blueberries, warm plums and chocolate-covered cherry with mocha, spice-cake and potpourri notes. Medium–full bodied, fine-grained tannins, juicy core and a spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef stir-fries, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermentations in oak/concrete vats, malolactic fermentation, aged ~14–16 months in French oak (c.15–20% new). Second wine made from declassified parcels.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Gruaud-Larose (Deuxième Cru, Saint-Julien). Estate (82 ha) owned by the Merlaut/Taillan group; Sarget named after a former owner. Vineyard moving toward biodynamic practices.