St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé - Château Laroze

St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé - Château LarozeWith the Château Laroze St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé, a top-notch red wine comes into the swirling glass. There, it showcases a wonderfully bright, purple-red color. When given some air by swirling in the wine glass, one can perceive an exceptional balance in this red wine, as it does not appear watery, syrupy, or liqueur-like on the glass walls. The nose of this Bordeaux red wine impresses with aromas of plum, sour cherry, and blackberry. Continuing to explore the aromatic profile, notes of cedar and vanilla emerge, enhanced by the influence of oak. On the palate, the St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé from Château Laroze opens wonderfully dry, firm, and aromatic. The texture of this well-balanced red wine presents itself as beautifully velvety. In the finish, this red wine from the Bordeaux region ultimately delights with a lovely length. Hints of sour cherry and plum re-emerge. Vinification of the Château Laroze St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé The basis for the top-notch and wonderfully balanced Cuvée St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé from Château Laroze consists of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes. The St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé is a true Old World wine, as this French wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After the grape harvest, the grapes are promptly taken to the press house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wooden and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After its conclusion, the St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé can harmonize on the fine lees for 18 months. Food Recommendation for the St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé from Château Laroze This red wine from France should be enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly with fried calf's liver with apples, onions, and balsamic vinegar sauce, ossobuco, or boeuf bourguignon.