Valandraud St Emilion Gcc 1999

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Valandraud
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90; Wine Spectator 89; Vinous/Neal Martin ~90; René Gabriel 18/20. Sources: Millesima, Watson's Wine, BestOfWines, Wikipedia

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, cassis, mocha, leather and tobacco with cedar and earthy notes; opulent, plush texture, silky tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ; aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego).

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; temperature-controlled fermentations, malolactic fermentation; aged about 20 months in new oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Jean‑Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud; small, Merlot‑dominant Saint‑Émilion estate (~4.5 ha) famous as a 'garagiste' pioneer and later Grand Cru Classé.