Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc 52%, Merlot 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%.
Method:
 
Parcel-by-parcel micro‑vinification in small vats with indigenous yeasts; malolactic in vats; 16–18 months in selected French oak barrels, manual racking and minimal intervention.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Black cherry and plum with violets, sandalwood, menthol, licorice and dark chocolate; focused, polished, silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck confit, aged hard cheeses, truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork/char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso‑glazed fish or mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Historic 42 ha Saint‑Émilion estate on a mosaic of clay, gravel and sand; Cabernet Franc–dominant plantings and modern cellar/precision viticulture. Longstanding top producer (Premier Grand Cru Classé A status historically); owned/managed under Arnault/LVMH stewardship with Pierre‑Olivier Clouet technical leadership.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2021: Vinous 98, James Suckling 98, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Decanter 96, Wine Spectator 93