Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a (ex Château 2019)
Vintage:
 
1939
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Sarah Jane Evans (Decanter) 94/100; Neal Martin (Vinous) 90/100. Retail notes list the recommended drink window circa 20192025

Tasting Note
Mature, complex nose of blackcurrant, cigar box, tobacco, forest floor and mint. Medium–full palate with silky, softened tannins, cedar, dark chocolate and earthy, savory undertones; polished, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, game, mushroom risotto, aged cows cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, soy-braised short ribs, mushroom or miso-based dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Saint-Émilion vinification with fermentation in vats, malolactic conversion and approximately 18–22 months ageing in French oak barrels (high proportion new in some vintages).

Vineyard Info
Château Cheval Blanc, a 37-hectare Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate in Saint-Émilion, famed for Cabernet Franc-led blends and exceptional longevity; long, historic producer now associated with the Frère/Arnault ownership group.