Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2015

Blend

55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Cheval Blanc, Red, 2015
Category: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with an entrecôte with a shallot sauce or a roasted duck with a Porto reduction.

Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2015

Tasting notes

A deep red with violet accents that have remarkable brightness. A fruit forward nose, with cherry, raspberry, blackberry and currant, combining seamlessly with violet and lilac. A hint of pepper, but overall very precise. Tannins are voluminous, giving a balance between tannins.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 39 hectares
Soil composition: Quaternary alluvium from the Isle river with clay and gravel.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: 4 vats were bled at 15%.
Maceration technique: Vatting time 15 to 26 days
Aging: Oak barrels
16 to 17 months in new oak barrels
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 80 000
Winemaker: Pierre-Olivier Clouet

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

An extensive history tracing back to the 15th century classified at Premier Grand Cru Classé A. Purchased jointly in 1998 by Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault, the buildings and cellars have been renovated while maintaining the exterior landscape. The estate is also listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Maintaining a strong commitment to environmental protection, Château Cheval Blanc does not employ herbicides, adopting a sustainable viticulture that combines respect for the environment with balanced reasoning. Inaugurated in 2011, the Cheval Blanc winery was awarded the H.Q.E. label, highly significant environmental. A certification that recognizes building material choice, energy savings, water management and waste storage as well as employee safety.