Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.02%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈74%), Cabernet Franc (≈26%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; parcel vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation, partial malolactic in barrels; aged ~18 months in French oak (c.65–70% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed black cherry and blueberry with violet and rose oil, dark chocolate and licorice. Medium–full-bodied, silky texture, ultra-fine filigree tannins, bright minerality and exceptional, long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef fillet, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised short ribs, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake-miso dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). Owned by the Wertheimer/Chanel family; 30–34 ha on the limestone plateau; Nicolas Audebert leads winemaking and modernization.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly acclaimed: Wine Advocate 97–99 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) ; Wine Spectator 95–98, James Suckling 96–97, Jancis Robinson ~18/20, Vinous ~94–96