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Saint Emilion Grand Cru from the estate
88/100 Wine Spectator
When to drink this wine? Drink now.
Tasted by James Molesworth: "Notes of dark plums and warmed cherry compote are complemented by accents of black licorice and supported by a hint of warm ganache, while a slight echo of tobacco seeps through the finish. A little toasty in style but will have fans."
THE ESTATE TELLS YOU ABOUT IT
- Appellation : Saint-émilion grand cru
- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Soil: 4.5 hectares in the communes of St Sulpice de Faleyrens and St Laurent des Combes. Sandy-gravelly, deep gravel, cool subsoil of iron dross.
- Vines: Average age 38 to 45 years, density 5,500 vines/ha, grassed and drained vines.
- Average yield 35 hl/ha.
- Viticulture: Leaf removal and green harvesting in June and August, manual removal of internodes, organic amendments only, manual harvesting with rigorous sorting on a table.
- Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, pre-fermentation cold maceration (6°C) for 8-10 days, délestage and pigeage, long vatting period of over 30 days. Malolactic fermentation in new barrels. Aging on lees. Aged in 100% new barrels for 16 months.
Data sheet
Note | Between 86 and 90 |
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Note WS | 88/100 |
Partner Areas | Yes |
Recoverable VAT | Yes |
Colour | Red |
Format | Bottle (75cl) |
Vintage | 2014 |
Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
Level | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Region | Bordeaux |
Maturity | Mature wines |
Châteaux bordeaux | Château Les Gravières |
Prix | Less than €30 |