St-Georges St Emilion Ch. la Rose St-Georges 2015
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux - St Emilion & Pomerol
Producer
Chateau la Rose Saint-Georges
Grape(s)
Merlot (80%)
Cabernet Franc (20%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Saint-Émilion and Pomerol sit next to each other on the right bank of Bordeaux. Saint-Émilion is home to some of the most prestigious wines in the world such as Cheval Blanc and Angelus. Only red wine qualifies for the appellation and is predominately made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Pomerol is located in the east of the Bordeaux region, near Saint-Émilion. While most appellations are named after a village or town within their boundaries, Pomerol has no such epicentre. Pomerol is an 800ha gravel bank with boasts the famous names of Petrus and Le Pin and produces wines made predominantly out of Merlot.
Producer
A superb discovery, and at 1.5 hectares of vineyard this really is a tiny estate (one fifth the size of Petrus even!). Located on clay and limestone soil to the north of the village of St Emilion, the vineyards benefit from an exceptional sunny southern exposition.
Tasting Notes
Rich and rounded, the Merlot fruit shows soft plummy aromas on the nose with a slight pepper note from the Cabernet Franc. Velvety in the mouth with concentrated flavours of ripe plums, blackcurrants and cherries with a distinctive earthy and mineral character on the palate. The medium body of the wine is supported by soft harmonious tannins and a seductive lingering finish.
Food
Roasted meats and game, pot au feu or Beef Wellington.
