Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Cheval Blanc |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc a |
Vintage: | 1961 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Widely lauded in retrospective tastings; typical critic scores 95–99/100
Tasting Note
Mature Saint-Émilion: dried blackcurrant, plum, cedar, truffle, tobacco and leather with graphite/mineral lift. Silky texture, refined tannins, lively acidity and an extremely long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef en croûte, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, soy-mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Traditional right-bank vinification: hand-harvested, fermented in vats, matured in French oak barriques (very limited 1961 racking), blended from Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, celebrated for its Cabernet Franc–Merlot blends and exceptional longevity. Founded 19th century; long-standing reputation for elegance and collectibility.