Château Gracia - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - Red - 2013 :

 

Château Gracia: A Micro-Cuvée Masterpiece from Saint-Émilion

Discover Château Gracia, the iconic 'Garage Wine' that sets the bar for luxury on the Right Bank. This Grand Cru, crafted by Michel Gracia from a very small vineyard on clay and limestone soils, is renowned for its intense concentration and uncompromising quality. The commitment to low yields and 100% new French oak aging creates a wine that is both opulent in its youth and incredibly rewarding with age.

Tasting Notes (Typical Vintage)

• **Appearance:** A deep, inky garnet-purple.
• **Bouquet:** Profound and layered, with aromas of dark plums, crushed black cherries, sweet baking spice, and a distinctive mineral/graphite edge. Hints of violet and cedar from the new oak are beautifully integrated.
• **Palate:** Full-bodied, concentrated, and fleshy. It offers a velvety mouthfeel with wonderfully polished, silky tannins. The persistent finish is marked by freshness and a subtle minerality.

Food Matching & Decanting

A wine of this caliber deserves classic, rich pairings. Serve slightly below room temperature (16°C) and consider decanting for an hour or more to soften the structure, particularly for vintages under 10 years old.

• **Recommended Food Pairings :** Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb (Sunday Roast), Venison Haunch with Juniper Berries, Classic Beef Wellington, Aged Cheddar or Blue Stilton.
• **Longevity :** Built to age gracefully for 7 to 22 years.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2013
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