Château Cheval Blanc
St. Émilion
Red Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Château Cheval Blanc
The present-day Cheval Blanc vineyards had vines at least as far back as the 18th century as shown by Belleyme's map of the region dated 1764. Nearly a century later the estate was acquired by the Fourcaud-Laussac family who owned it until 1998 when it was sold to Mr Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère. The vineyard is in a single block and borders on the Pomerol appellation. An outstanding terror and unusual proportions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot give this great wine an absolutely unique flavor. Chateau Cheval Blanc has had a greater number of outstanding vintages than any other classified great growth over the past century. Another unusual characteristic of Cheval Blanc is that once it reaches its peak it maintains it for a very long time. This admirable wine is powerful soft rich round and silky. It has tremendous fruit and elegance as well as exceptional quality from year to year.
Description
The colour is brilliant, dark, and medium-deep. The nose is rather closed at present, but very pure. It shows plenty of fruit and a touch of liquorice with aeration. Blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry notes exist alongside smoky nuances from oak ageing. The wine has developed considerable class over time and the bouquet is ethereal, floral, complex, and intense. The wine starts out quite round and rich on the palate. The smooth, silky texture complements its body and crunchy black fruit flavours. This vintage is strongly marked by polished tannin and beautiful balance. The elegant, long aftertaste reveals hints of liquorice.
Food Pairing
Roasted Pork, Wild Game Hens, Lamb Gyros, Crispy Skin Trout with Pork Belly, Pâté.
