Troplong St Emilion Gcc 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Troplong
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 98+, Wine Advocate 95–97, James Suckling 96, Wine Enthusiast 96, Jeb Dunnuck 95; multiple high scores and strong critical acclaim for the 2017 vintage

Tasting Note
Blackberry and cassis core with licorice, violet, smoked meat and truffle notes. Full-bodied, plush and concentrated with ripe, velvety tannins, bright lift and a long savory, cedar-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled rib‑eye, roast venison, braised short ribs, mushroom Wellington, aged Gouda or blue cheese. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, soy/ginger braised beef, umami mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Parcel vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, malolactic fermentation in vats; aged 16–24 months in roughly 65–77% new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château Troplong Mondot, a Premier Grand Cru Classé on the Mondot hill (33 ha). Long history, modernised cellars, Michel Rolland consulted; owned by SCOR (since ~2017) and focused on sustainable viticulture.