Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Petit Cheval |
Label Name: | St Emilion 2nd Wine |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2019 Le Petit Cheval include: Vinous 94, James Suckling 96, Decanter 93, Wine Advocate 91, Wine Spectator 91
Tasting Note
Dark red berries, black cherry and cassis with violets, spice, cedar, new leather and graphite; medium‑full, silky texture, fine tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye/steak, duck breast, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ; aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego).
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in oak and tank, aged in French oak (c.50% new) for ~12–18 months; made as a second selection from Grand Vin parcels.
Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Cheval Blanc; produced from selected parcels and ~5.5% of 2019 production; estate is a Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint‑Émilion.