| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Cheval Blanc |
| Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc a |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.3% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Franc 52%, Merlot 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%. |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2021: Vinous 98, James Suckling 98, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Decanter 96, Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Note
Black cherry and plum with violets, sandalwood, menthol, licorice and dark chocolate; focused, polished, silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck confit, aged hard cheeses, truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork/char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso‑glazed fish or mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Parcel-by-parcel micro‑vinification in small vats with indigenous yeasts; malolactic in vats; 16–18 months in selected French oak barrels, manual racking and minimal intervention.
Vineyard Info
Historic 42 ha Saint‑Émilion estate on a mosaic of clay, gravel and sand; Cabernet Franc–dominant plantings and modern cellar/precision viticulture. Longstanding top producer (Premier Grand Cru Classé A status historically); owned/managed under Arnault/LVMH stewardship with Pierre‑Olivier Clouet technical leadership.
Cheval Blanc St Emilion Gcc a 2021
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