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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: CHEV110
This year, Cheval Blanc has produced one of the most serious wines of the vintage. This is rich and well balanced, with layers of vibrant fruit, notes of liquorice, graphite, and a distinctive mineral and saline edge that brings energy and definition
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc is one of the great names of Bordeaux and unquestionably the most renowned château in Saint-Émilion. Its 39 hectares of vineyards are located on the border with Pomerol, yet the wine is markedly different due to the unusually high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend. Vinification takes place in a striking and modern winery that reflects the estate’s commitment to precision and excellence. The vineyard is overseen by a highly skilled team, with technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet leading operations under the guidance of Pierre Lurton.

Tasting Notes

The colour is deep and inky and the nose is precise and aromatic with aromas of violets, red berries, black cherry, and ripe blackcurrant.   The palate is rich and well balanced, with layers of vibrant fruit, notes of liquorice, graphite, and a distinctive mineral and saline edge that brings energy and definition. The tannins are beautifully integrated, silky and round, supporting a long, elegant finish that lingers with sweet fruit and subtle spice.  A wine of precision and purity. Best enjoyed from 2030 to 2040.

Vinification

This year, Cheval Blanc has produced one of the most serious wines of the vintage. Of the estate’s 56 vineyard parcels, only 37 were selected for the grand vin, meaning 34% of the crop to ensure optimal quality. Although the initial yield was 39 hl/ha , approximately one third of the harvest was discarded during an intensive sorting process that included the use of a densimetric table to select only the ripest and healthiest grapes. The final yield was 28 hl/ha. The wine will be aged in 100 % new oak barrels.

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