Château Champion Cuvée Excellence Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Vintage 2018
by Chateau Champion
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Color red
Region dop Bordeaux,Bordeaux
Country France
Medal Score
16.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe black cherryplum skinvioletcedargraphiteroasted coffee
Palate

Medium-plus body with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, delivering a silky yet structured texture.

Finish

Long and layered finish where dark fruit and subtle oak spice linger for over 30 seconds.

Food Pairings
  • • roast leg of lamb with rosemary
  • • grilled duck breast with black cherry sauce
  • • aged Saint-Nectaire cheese
  • • boeuf bourguignon
  • • mushroom and truffle risotto
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
2024 through 2035

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concours Des Vignerons Indépendants - France 2020
Gold Frankfurt International Trophy 2021
Gold Concours International de Lyon 2021
Gold Mondial des Vins Feminalise 2020

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