Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ausone |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc a |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Franc 55%, Merlot 45%. |
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 (noted 96-100 in some reports); James Suckling: 96; WineCellarInsider: 96-98; Neal Martin (Vinous): 92-95
Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated black currant and blackberry with plum, violet, graphite and truffle; layered new oak spice, velvety yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, aged beef, game birds, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, mushroom hot pot, rich Cantonese roast meats.
Production Method
Fermented and macerated in temperature-controlled wooden vats; aged about 20 months in 100% new French oak; small-lot selection and low yields.
Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate on limestone terraces (Roc Blanc); ~7 hectares; owned by the Vauthier family, long history of low-yield, high-quality production.