St Georges Cote Pavie St Emilion Gcc 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
St Georges
Label Name:
 
Cote Pavie St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Noted scores for the 2011: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~94; Le Point ~15/15. 5. (Estate has received high ratings from Falstaff, Wine Advocate and James Suckling for other vintages)

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with liquorice, clove and cedar; floral violet lift. Velvety, rich palate with fresh acidity, polished tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, entrecôte, tournedos Rossini, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ beef, Cantonese char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel vats; extended maceration; malolactic in barrel; ~18 months ageing in French oak (≈50% new); bottled after ~20 months.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned since 1873 (Masson family). 5–5.5 ha on the Côte Pavie slope between Château Pavie and La Gaffelière; vines ~25–30 years; managed historically by Gilles Pauquet.