Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Magdelaine
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 94; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Spectator 92; Int'l Wine Cellar 94; John Gilman 95+

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with blackcurrant, red plum, violet and white pepper. Silky, concentrated palate, fine minerality and balanced acidity, long silky finish with spice and tobacco nuances.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, braised beef, venison, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue (bulgogi), mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with fermentation in vats, malolactic conversion and approx. 12–18 months élevage in French oak (est. ~40% new barrels).

Vineyard Info
Château Magdelaine (Jean‑Pierre Moueix estate) on limestone-rich soils near Ausone. Small historic Saint‑Émilion property; merged into Bélair‑Monange after 2011.