Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
54% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot (trace Cabernet Sauvignon)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; parcel vinification with selected indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction and ~4-week maceration; malolactic in vats; aged ~18 months in French oak (significant new oak).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed black-fruit core (blackcurrant, blackberry, fig) with violet, bergamot, menthol, graphite, cocoa and truffle notes. Full-bodied, ultra-fine tannins, vibrant freshness and an extremely long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef or beef fillet with truffles, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin/char siu pork, Korean bulgogi, rich braised beef or umami‑forward Sichuan dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Cheval Blanc (39 ha) is a historic Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A, owned by Bernard Arnault/Albert Frère since 1998; noted for high Cabernet Franc plantings on Quaternary alluvial soils.
Awards/Ratings:
 
100 pts — Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown); 100 pts — James Suckling; 100 pts — Wine Enthusiast; 100 pts — Jeb Dunnuck; 98 pts — Wine Spectator