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The Story
Whether by design or by pure chance, there are in the world exceptional places. Cheval Blanc is one of these. Combining a unique soil with a symbiotic mix of grape varieties, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, Cheval Blanc produces a wine, which has the rare quality of being good at any age. It is without doubt one of the most consistent wines in the world. Cheval Blanc's unique identity is due to its varied soils, early-ripening microclimate, the per...
Vuosikerta 1969
The 1969 Bordeaux vintage stands as a challenging, high-acid, and structurally light harvest defined by a cool, damp spring that delayed flowering and led to significant coulure, followed by a warm August and destructive September harvest rains that diluted the ripening grapes. Harvested under rainy, humid conditions across both the Left and Right Banks, châteaux had to contend with low sugar levels and rot, forcing strict selection; top prope...