2020 Château Caronne Ste. Gemme Haut-Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2020
Château Caronne Ste. Gemme (Haut-Médoc)
Dried herbs, tobacco leaf, cedar, and peppery currants are easy to spot in the perfume and on the palate. Medium-bodied, chewy and savory, the wine leaves you with in herb-infused, minty, red currant finish. Drink from 2024-2039. 851 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2023Medium-bodied, firm, chewy and with a strong savory accent to the crisp, red fruits on the palate, the wine leaves you with an herb-infused, minty, red currant finish. 85-87 Pts 2,035 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
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.