Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 60%, Cabernet Franc 40%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; parcel vinification with gentle extraction and ~4-week maceration; malolactic fermentation and 16–18 months in new French oak.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe blackcurrant and plum with menthol, Asian spice, cedar and tobacco; medium-full body, silky yet structured tannins, mineral core and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, miso-glazed eggplant.
Vineyard Info:
 
Iconic Saint-Émilion estate (Premier Grand Cru Classé A historically); ~39.5 ha, noted for high Cabernet Franc plantings; owned by Bernard Arnault & partners since 1998.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 (2004); Wine Spectator 92 (2004); Wine & Spirits 95; James Suckling 95; Neal Martin 93; Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé A (Saint-Émilion)