Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cheval Blanc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 53%, Cabernet Franc 47%.
Method:
 
Vinted by parcel in concrete vats, 24–31 day maceration, matured ~16–18 months in new French oak barrels. Strict selection for the grand vin.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis), cherry, menthol, leather, cedar and spice; velvety, ripe tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, venison, beef ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, miso-glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ short ribs.
Vineyard Info:
 
Premier Grand Cru Classé (A); ~39 ha estate on gravel and clay soils; acquired by Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère in 1998; managed by Pierre Lurton.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99 pts; Antonio Galloni 100 pts; Falstaff 99 pts; Wine Spectator noted high marks (low- to mid-90s to 95+ depending on review); Jancis Robinson 17/20