Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac - Saint-Emilion grand cru - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

Buoyed by a beautiful vintage, the 2018 Red Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac has a fine nose with pit fruit and graphite aromas, and a very slight evolution that befits it. The firm palate, carried by firm tannins, delivers a tight whole, in a register that remains delicate and fresh, with a very nice graphite return on the finish; a fine bottle that will age a few more years serenely, rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats of various sizes. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (33% new).

Color:

Intense red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Fresh and fruity, with lovely pit fruit aromas underlined by a light touch of graphite.

Palate:

Full-bodied and generous, this wine has a delicate, full-bodied structure, with a hint of graphite on the palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pieces of beef or lamb, shoulder of lamb confit with wild thyme, hare à la royale, duck in blood, aged farmhouse St Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac is a superb estate located on Saint-Emilion's gravelly terrace, one of the most sought-after areas in the appellation, renowned for its finesse and elegance. On the very fine 2018 vintage, acclaimed for its stature and fidelity to the great Bordeaux style, the Château achieved a faultless performance.

It would be wrong to underestimate this cru, whose harmonious, generous and upright style is universal. It's a pure Bordeaux creation, with irresistible charm and an enviable price-quality ratio for its pedigree.