The Cheval-Blanc estate borders on Pomerol. This diversity gives to the wine a great deal of fullness, sweetness and smoothness. The vineyard has been the property of the Fourcaud-Laussac family for more than 150 years. Don’t forget Château Cheval-Blanc is a “Premier Grand Cru Classé A” or First Classified Growth A.
For information, the blend is mainly constituted by Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot Noir and Cabernet-Sauvignon.
Powerful, without aggressiveness, spherical, silky, always with elegance and breed, a core of Cabernet Franc enveloped with Merlot, the wine of chateau Cheval Blanc approaches the style of a Pomerol withour quite resembling a Saint-Emilion. With its freshness and cashmere, soft tannins, it ages marvellously, expressing the effect of its terroir, which makes it more and more compel and subtle.
Bernard Arnautl, Baron Albert Frère, a new spirit enters to Cheval Blanc.The owners of Chateau Cheval Blanc had already been friends of many years when they decided to combine their love of wine with the acquisition in 1998 of a first Great Classified Growth.
The general manager of the estate, Mr Pierre Lurton, below to a well-known family of growers and chateau-owners.
His presence at the estate over the last ten years has enabled Cheval Blanc to maintain its rank at the top of the quality ladder.
The new owners of Cheval Blanc have put finance at the service of tradition - Pierre Lurton.
Locate in the commune of Saint Emilion, close to the boundaries of the Pomerol appellation; the single block of Cheval Blanc's 37 hectares combines a top quality wine-growing soil with an original mix of grape varieties, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Cabernet Franc is the main variety, bringing aromatic complexity, elegance, finesse and on the palate great freshness in the finish.
This exceptional combination gives the wine of Cheval Blanc its uniqueness.
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