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Tasted en primeur, the Château Cheval Blanc 2019 impresses with its aromatic complexity. The characteristics of Merlot, the dominant grape variety in the blend, are expressed through notes of red and black fruits. Aromas of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant emerge with great precision, charming the nose with a sensational, gourmet sweetness and hints of balsamic. The attack on the palate is characterised by great charm and generos...
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
Château Cheval Blanc 2019 represents one of the most radiant, complete, and harmoniously balanced expressions in the estate's modern history, capturing the sun-drenched brilliance of a hot, dry Bordeaux growing season tempered by late-August rain and perfect harvest conditions.
Composed of 58.5% Merlot, 34.5% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new French oak, the 2019 iteration opens with an ethereal, soaring bouquet of...
Vintage 2019
BORDEAUX 2019 VINTAGE
When I was visiting Bordeaux early March, Corona was a threat on the horizon and France has been more concerned by a strike of the air traffic control. However, I was travelling to Bordeaux and had the chance to get some first insights to the 2019 vintage. I was very much looking forward to the “en primeur tastings” which were scheduled for March 26, 2020 but the tastings were cancelled mid-March. Immediately I contact...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
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| 2026 | 690€ | - |
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| 690€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.