2002 Château La Confession St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2002
Château La Confession (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Already fully mature, this medium bodied wine lacks the levels of ripeness and depth found in later vintages 2,948 Views Tasted Jun 9, 2008 |
When to Drink Chateau La Confession, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Confession is much better with at least 7-9 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Confession offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 8-22 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Confession with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Confession is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau La Confession is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Confession is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Jean Philippe Janoueix owns several wines from vineyards in the Right Bank including Chateau La Croix St. Georges and Sacre Coeur in Pomerol, Croix Mouton, and 20 Mille as well as Cap St. George from St. Georges St. Emilion.