Nos Créations
Royal Saint-Emilion 2020
Created in 1933 by the very first members of the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion, Royal Saint-Emilion pays homage to the long history and tradition of our Appellation. The wine is a selection of specifically chosen plots of vines. It is representative of the quality and the image expected for the Appellation.
Specifications
Production volume : 43 000 Bouteilles/An
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
Terroir
Old sands and gravels
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
14/09/2020
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietals
Merlot : 80%
Cabernet franc : 20%
Cabernet franc : 20%
Specifications
Production volume : : 43 000 Bouteilles/An
: Contains sulphites.
Advice
Tasting
A delicious, fruity and easy-going wine for pleasure.
Visual appearance
Nice cherry red color.
At nose
Pleasant nose with Merlot typicity and aromas of strawberry, raspberry and spices.
On the palate
Freshness and roundness in the mouth, suppleness and finesse.
Food pairings
Enjoy on its own or with easy going food, roasted chicken, veal chop or cheese; even better as an aperitif.
Reviews
"Aromas of ripe blackberries and currants with sweet spices, bark and chocolate. Medium-bodied with fresh berry character, ripe, powdery tannins and chalky texture. Racy finish with hints of iodine. Try after 2024." [+]
James Suckling
"Un fruit complexe et mûr à point, une bouche ample, structurée autour de beaux tanins, une finale plus chaleureuse : voilà un ensemble aux justes proportions, à détendre sur une viande de goût, une joue de porc confite par exemple. " [+]
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