Troplong St Emilion Gcc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Troplong
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 96; Vinous 97; James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator ~94-95; Wine Enthusiast 96-97

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, plum and blueberry with truffle, graphite, violet and warm spice notes. Chalky minerality, firm velvety tannins, bright freshness and a long saline, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, duck confit, braised short ribs, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, soy-braised beef, mushroom and black bean stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with controlled extraction; aged 12–18 months in ~60% new French oak barrels; modern vinification overseen by estate team/consultants.

Vineyard Info
Estate on the Mondot hill in Saint-Émilion; Premier Grand Cru Classé B. Historic estate (origins 18th century), long managed by the Valette/Pariente family; sold to SCOR in 2017.