Troplong St Emilion Gcc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Troplong
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux, Right Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95-97, Wine Advocate 93-96, Decanter 96, James Suckling 95-96 — widely praised for purity, structure and mineral saline finish

Tasting Note
Aromatic dark berries, black cherry, plum, violets, licorice and exotic spice, with cedar and saline mineral notes. Medium‑full palate with firm powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, beef stew, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi (Korean BBQ), braised short ribs with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Long cold soak and gentle maceration in temperature‑controlled stainless steel vats; malolactic fermentation in vat; matured ~13 months in French oak (≈60% new). First vintage from new cellar facilities.

Vineyard Info
Château Troplong‑Mondot, Premier Grand Cru Classé B (Saint‑Émilion). 33 ha Merlot‑dominant estate on clay‑rich soils; modernized cellars and parcel vinification; also produces second wine 'Mondot'.