Cheval Blanc 2021

One of only two Premier Grand Cru Classe A estates in Saint-Emilion, Cheval Blanc's 2021 is a wine of extraordinary elegance, led for the first time since 2011 by a majority of Cabernet Franc.

A blend of 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 shows a vivid purple hue with aromatics of black raspberries, spring flowers, cassis, freshly sharpened pencils and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, it offers plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe polished tannins and a long, incense-and-rose-petal finish.

• Producer: Chateau Cheval Blanc
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classe A)
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine
• Critic score: 98 points, Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
• Food pairing: Roast lamb, duck and mature soft cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Rewards 4-5 years further cellaring, with a drinking window extending across the following two decades