COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Ch Galius
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Galius Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2020 is a red wine from the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion, a cooperative founded in 1931, the wine is made from a rigorous selection of grapes sourced from small, meticulously managed plots belonging to the cooperative's members. The appellation's unique clay-limestone terroir is a significant factor in the wine's character. The 2020 vintage is noted for its potential, contributing to the wine's overall profile.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted by a cooperative, uniting many growers' efforts.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from small, hand-worked plots.
Fact 03
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru classification signifies high quality.
Fact 04
A blend led by the noble Merlot grape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Galius Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2020 involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, facilitating controlled temperature management. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in a combination of barrels: 50% new oak and 50% used oak. Mechanical harvesting is utilized for the grape collection. The average vine age is 40 years, grown on clay-limestone soil.
