Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion

2010

Blend

52% Cabernet Franc, 48% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Cheval Blanc, Red, 2010
Category: Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Enjoy with a roast beef fillet with a truffle sauce. Game dishes, such as venison stew, would also be a brilliant match.

Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion

2010

Tasting notes

Intense, dark red color, first nose superb intensity, complex and deep. Notes of fresh fig, blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry and raspberry mingle with zests of bergamot and mint. Floral freshness after aeration with notes of violet. Slender attack, full, silky mid-palate, violet aromas worthy of a great Cabernet Franc. A perfect combination of concentration, freshness and finesse, this wine is ideal for laying down.

Vineyard

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

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Prior to vinification, vats were bled by 13%.
Maceration technique: Vatting time between 23 to 31 days, 2 egg whites per barrel for fining before filtration.
Aging: Oak Barrels
18 months in new oak barrels
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 75 280
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.