Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Cheval
Label Name:
 
St Emilion 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2019 Le Petit Cheval include: Vinous 94, James Suckling 96, Decanter 93, Wine Advocate 91, Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Dark red berries, black cherry and cassis with violets, spice, cedar, new leather and graphite; medium‑full, silky texture, fine tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye/steak, duck breast, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ; aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in oak and tank, aged in French oak (c.50% new) for ~12–18 months; made as a second selection from Grand Vin parcels.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Cheval Blanc; produced from selected parcels and ~5.5% of 2019 production; estate is a Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint‑Émilion.