Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion

2011

Blend

57% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Cheval Blanc, Red, 2011
Category: Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Is a perfect match for grilled red meats, such as prime rib, duck breast, or with mushroom-based dishes, such as porcini fricassee.

Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion

2011

Tasting notes

Deep purple-red color. Complex initial nose with floral facets of violets and peonies evolving onto red fruit, raspberry and black cherry. A vintage characterized by brilliance, aromatic freshness, precision and clarity. Ample attack with a full, fat, voluminous, voluptuous mid-palate and an interminable finish. A sure representative of the classic Cheval Blanc style after several years of cellaring.

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
14 months in new oak barrels
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 95 192
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.