Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Figeac |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
Vintage: | 2009 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major scores: James Suckling 97, Wine Spectator 96, Wine Enthusiast 96, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Decanter 95–97, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94, Vinous 94. Drinking window commonly cited c. 2020–2040+
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark berry and cassis core with cedar, tobacco, violet and mineral notes. Firm ripe tannins, savory underbrush and spice; long, elegant finish with forest-floor complexity.
Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised beef or beef rendang.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel selection; fermentation in wood and stainless vats; malolactic in tanks; aged c.15–19 months in 100% new French oak barriques.
Vineyard Info
Historic estate owned by the Manoncourt family; ~40–41 ha vines on three gravel croups. Signature Cabernet-dominant Right Bank style; classified Premier Grand Cru Classé (A, 2022).