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.