Troplong St Emilion Gcc 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Troplong
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99; James Suckling 96-97; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 96; Wine Enthusiast 97; Wine Spectator 95; Decanter 93; Neal Martin 92-94

Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated Merlot-driven wine with black plum, cassis, blackberry, baking spices, cedar, lavender and graphite; velvety yet powerful, supported by firm grainy tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, venison/game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, Sichuan braised beef, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Traditional vinification with cold pre-fermentation maceration, remontage/délestage and 21–35 day cuvaison; malolactic in barrels. Aged ~17 months in French oak (≈85% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Troplong-Mondot (43 ha) sits on Saint-Émilion plateau, founded c.1700; promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé B in 2006. Owned/managed by the Pariente family; modernized with consultant input and focused on quality.