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CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC, 1970

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

GRAPE VARIETIES 40% of merlot, 60% of cabernet franc
AROMAS Mint, liquorice, red berries, cedar, fresh blackberry, mocha, cocoa
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Leg of lamb casserole, duck breast fillet with blueberries
MARK 91/100
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

 

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Vineyard Detail
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

 

History and 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.

CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC

Caracteristics
GRAPE VARIETIES 40% of merlot, 60% of cabernet franc
AROMAS Mint, liquorice, red berries, cedar, fresh blackberry, mocha, cocoa
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Leg of lamb casserole, duck breast fillet with blueberries
MARK 91/100
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL