Château La Couronne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Producer
Château La Couronne, Saint Hippolyte a Mähler-Besse Company

Origin
The 9-hectare vineyard of Château La Couronne is home to the following varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 30 years old.

Varietals
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

About the wine
The grapes are carefully harvested by hand and placed in small boxes. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled, cone-shaped stainless steel tanks that are open on top. The wine is then aged exclusively in new and used French barrels for 12 months.

Character
Complex aromas of cassis, blackberry, bay leaf, black olive, tobacco and cedar wood. Long, smooth start. Juicy and well-structured mid-palate, harmoniously integrated tannins. Elegant, intense finish, ending with mild cassis and pepper aromas.

Food pairings
Roast duck with olive butter, fillet of beef in batter, rack of lamb with polenta, game dishes, specially selected cheeses.

Serving temperature
16-18° C

Annual production
60,000 bottles

Optimal drinking window / storage
Drink now or within 10 years.