Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc (60%), Merlot (40%)
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99/100; Vinous (Ian D'Agata) 96/100; widely praised among top 1982 Bordeaux vintages

Tasting Note
Mature, complex nose of truffle, tobacco, cedar, coffee, raspberry and orange peel. Rich, jammy dark fruit with spice and marzipan notes, silky texture, pronounced but integrated tannins and a long, peppery, truffle-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, filet mignon, venison, foie gras, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs (Korean galbi), miso-glazed dishes, rich Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Traditional Saint-Émilion vinification: hand-harvested, plot-by-plot fermentation, extended maceration, malolactic fermentation, aged ~16–18 months in new French oak barriques.

Vineyard Info
Historic Château Cheval Blanc, Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion; renowned for Cabernet Franc-led blends. Owned by Bernard Arnault and Baron Frère since 1998; famed for elegance and longevity.