Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 56%, Cabernet Franc 42%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 100, Jeb Dunnuck 100, James Suckling 99, Decanter 100, Vinous (Neal Martin) 98, Wine Spectator 98

Tasting Note
Profound black and blue fruits (blackberry, cassis), violet and menthol lift, touches of cocoa, leather and exotic spice; super-fine, silky tannins, bright freshness and an extremely long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast rack of lamb, duck à l'orange, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake mushroom risotto or dishes with black bean sauce.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation with extended maceration; élevage 18–24 months in French oak barrels (≈50% new); blended and bottled after ageing.

Vineyard Info
Historic 39-hectare Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate on the Isle river alluvium; owned by the Arnault group since 1998; famed for its Cabernet Franc-dominant style and long ageing potential.