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:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc (60%), Merlot (40%)
Method:
 
Traditional Saint-Émilion vinification: hand-harvested, plot-by-plot fermentation, extended maceration, malolactic fermentation, aged ~16–18 months in new French oak barriques.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Mature, complex nose of truffle, tobacco, cedar, coffee, raspberry and orange peel. Rich, jammy dark fruit with spice and marzipan notes, silky texture, pronounced but integrated tannins and a long, peppery, truffle-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, filet mignon, venison, foie gras, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs (Korean galbi), miso-glazed dishes, rich Cantonese roasted meats.
Vineyard Info:
 
Historic Château Cheval Blanc, Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion; renowned for Cabernet Franc-led blends. Owned by Bernard Arnault and Baron Frère since 1998; famed for elegance and longevity.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99/100; Vinous (Ian D'Agata) 96/100; widely praised among top 1982 Bordeaux vintages