2011 Château Caronne Ste. Gemme Haut-Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2011 Château Caronne Ste. Gemme  (Haut-Médoc) 83 Lean, sharp, bright and with a strong green streak that accompanies its crisp red berries and tobacco leaf character. The wine is more interesting on the nose than the palate. Lean, sharp, bright and with a strong green streak that accompanies its crisp red berries and tobacco leaf character. The wine is more interesting on the nose than the palate. 2,170 Views   Tasted Aug 12, 2020  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

When to Drink Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme needs to be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme is usually better with at least 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Citran offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-10 years of age after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.