Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Le Dome |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94–96; Wine Enthusiast 94; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 90–93; Decanter ~93
Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis) with pencil lead, tobacco, Asian spice, espresso and cedar. Full-bodied, firm ripe tannins, dense texture and a long mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised beef short ribs, rich Sichuan-style beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional vinification with extended maceration and fermentation; aged ~18–20 months in French oak with a high proportion of new barrels.
Vineyard Info
Boutique Saint-Émilion estate led by Jonathan Maltus. Small-production, Right Bank property known for high-percentage Cabernet Franc blends and modern, oak-influenced wines.