Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc 60%, Merlot 40%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~99 (historic/re-release evaluations vary), Wine Spectator ~96, Vinous/Ian D'Agata ~95-96, Jeb Dunnuck ~94, James Suckling ~93

Tasting Note
Matured aromas of black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, leather and forest floor with notes of truffle and spice; full-bodied, elegant fruit framed by lingering, resolved tannins and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi/Korean BBQ, shiitake mushroom hot pot, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation in vats with extended maceration; matured in French oak barrels (significant new oak) for ~18–20 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Cheval Blanc is an iconic Saint-Émilion estate long regarded among the top Right Bank producers; historically Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), known for high Cabernet Franc plantings and meticulous winemaking.