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.