Saint-Èmilion GC Le Premier 2016 - Cht. Lagrave

The Saint-Èmilion GC Le Premier. This Grand Cru is made from 95% Merlot grapes and for 5% from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The grapes, hand harvested, are carefully selected and the vinification takes place during one month in concrete barrels. Due to the red The wine is pumped and moved to get the most out of the grapes. Then follows the maturing in French oak barrels of 225 litres and 400 litres. The Saint-Èmilion GC Le Premier is ruby red with a nose of cherry, raspberry, vanilla and a hint of pencil sharpening. In the mouth black fruit, toast and spices, some bay leaf and a hint of biscuit. Tastes great with wild boar Bourguignon, with Vol au Vent with chicken or veal, but also with Brie or Camembert. Serve at 16-17 degrees and decanting helps open the wine.

Alcohol Content: 13.5%

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