Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bellevue Mondotte
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈90%), Cabernet Franc (≈10%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95/100; Wine Spectator 93/100; Tasting Panel ~92; widely noted for long cellaring potential (critics suggest 2012–2035+)

Tasting Note
Concentrated Merlot-led wine with blackberry, cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, graphite, violet and spice. Dense, full-bodied with ripe, chewy tannins, pronounced toasted oak and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye/steak, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs with soy/ginger, mushroom and black bean dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, strict selection and low yields; fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged 18–24 months in predominantly new French oak. Final blend before bottling; often bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Tiny ~2.5 ha Saint-Émilion estate on the limestone plateau, acquired by Gérard Perse in 2001. Very low production (~4,000 bottles/year) and intensive viticulture focused on ageworthy wines.