Identity
| Producer | Château Cheval Blanc |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | Premier Grand Cru Classe A |
| Grapes | 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Powerful nose with floral and fresh aromas, red fruits, raspberry and cherry notes, complex aromatic profile with spices and licorice |
| Palate | Concentrated body with fine tannins, elegant structure, fresh fruit flavors, precise and balanced with great complexity and tannic finesse |
| Finish | Long and elegant finish with silky texture, fine tannins, and persistent fruity and spicy notes |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with refined dishes, red meats, game, and gourmet cuisine |
| Aging Potential | Can be cellared for several decades without quality loss; strong aging potential |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.6 |
| Aging Process | Aged 16 months in new oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation in tanks, not in barrels; gentle tannin extraction with manual remontage |
Terroir
| Soil | Mix of gravel, clay, argile, and sand soils; includes fine clay and coarse gravelly soils |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest with careful selection of grapes in small 12 kg crates; team experienced and meticulous |
Interesting facts
| Owned by LVMH and the Frère family; vineyard divided into 45 micro-parcels over 39 hectares; terroir is a perfect mix between Pomerol and Saint-Emilion grands crus |
Logistics
| Weight | 1500 |
| Cork | Cork |
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