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The nose is evolved but shows an expanded range of flavors: red fruit jam and kernel fruits, lily, smoke and chocolate. Advanced aromas are also sensitive: parchment, undergrowth, rust.
The attack is a little tired. The mid-palate is fleshy and rich. The tannic structure is very well defined and a remarkable freshness gives the wine a long and incredible precision.
Complex aromas of caramel, truffle and raspberry jam give way to a long f...
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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...
Wine Information
Château Cheval Blanc / 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.
In the 18th century a large area of the current estate of Cheval Blanc ...
Vintage 1934
A vintage that is often described as too tannic and harsh, and in many cases this is true. There are however a number of wines that have been very attractive and charming in recent times, I was particularly impressed by Mouton and Latour. It shows that the harsh tannic wines of Bordeaux will often come if one only has the patience to wait.
