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CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC, 2016
Détail du vignoble
AGRICULTURE | Organic and in agroecological transition |
GRAPE VARIETIES | Cabernet franc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon |
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA | 39 hectares |
ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 100,000 bottles |
HARVEST | Manual |
SOIL | Siliceous-clayey gravels lying on sand and blue clay |
Histoire et anecdotes
The Cheval Blanc estate was founded by Jean-Jacques Ducasse in 1832 after he acquired the vineyards which were previously related to Château Figeac. Perceiving an exceptional soil, the owners opted for singular grape varieties, half-composed of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine was first rewarded with a gold medal during the 1878 universal exhibition in Paris.
In 1954, Cheval Blanc was classified “A” as Premier Grand Cru in the Saint-Emilion classification.
In 1998, Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère became the owners of this prestigious château and instilled a new vitality to it. Pierre Lurton became the Chief Executive Officer of Cheval Blanc.
Caractéristiques
CARACTÉRISTIQUES
CLASSEMENT | 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion |
CÉPAGES |
59,5 % merlot, 37,2 % cabernet franc, 3,3 % cabernet sauvignon |
ARÔMES |
groseille, cerise noire, myrtille sauvage, violette, anis étoilé, bâton de cannelle, thé à l'églantier, boîte à cigares, fumée de bois, bœuf. |
ACCORD METS & VINS | Salade de pintade aux girolles et à la truffe, fricassée de poulet aux courgettes |
VINIFICATION | Vinification par la méthode traditionnelle dans des cuves béton thermo-régulées. La fermentation malo-lactique est réalisée. Les vins sont élevés en barriques de chêne français. |
FORMAT | 150 CL |