Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2014

Blend

55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Cheval Blanc, Red, 2014
Category: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Will pair with lamb chops with truffle purée.
Data sheet

Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2014

Tasting notes

Beautiful deep ruby color. Rich, airy nose, a sign of strong intensity. Aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant) and red fruits (raspberry, cherry). Floral aroma of fruity, heady rose. Clean, powerful attack, unctuous texture with a touch of fat on the mid-palate, testifying to perfectly ripe tannins. Fresh, elegant finish of remarkable length.

Vineyard

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

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Designated concrete vats ranging in size from 20 to 110 hl, enabling plots to be vinified separately.
Maceration technique: Vatting time 24 to 31 days
Aging: Oak barrels
16 months in new oak barrels
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 78 747
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.
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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.