2008 Château La Serre St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2008
Château La Serre (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
08 Château La Serre shows a ruby color with some black fruit and red tints. Medium bodied with an easy going, simple finish. 87-89 Pts 3,751 Views Tasted Jul 1, 2009 |
When to Drink Chateau La Serre, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Serre needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour 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 Serre is usually better with at least 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Mangot offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-12 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Serre with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Serre 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 Serre 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 Serre is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.