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This vintage of Cheval Blanc has aged admirably, confirming once again that it is sometimes difficult to predict the quality of a great wine in its youth. This wine currently constitutes a very pleasant surprise. In fact, it is a moving experience to drink such a good bottle that is over 40 years old.
Wine Description
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
1972 was marked by cool temperatures and record rainfall in August. Despite the very late harvest, the wines were much criticised in their youth. However, this Cheval Blanc has aged admirably and is a very pleasant surprise after more than 40 years in bottle.
The weather at the beginning of the growth cycle was cool and fairly wet. June and July were especially dry, as was September, although temperatures were much higher than average fro...
