Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2018

Blend

54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine designation

Château Cheval Blanc, Red, 2018
Category: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Match perfectly with game birds, hard cheese, red meat.

Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2018

Tasting notes

Deep, intense red color. Nose dominated by floral and fruity notes of raspberry and violet. On aeration, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, rose, lilac. Balsamic and spicy notes, aromas of cocoa beans, black pepper. Sumptuous, full-bodied attack. Tannic richness impresses with its power and smoothness. Continuous, deep, long, firm, perfectly enveloping and refined. The racy structure carries through to an interminable, crisp finish that retains its freshness.

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: 127 701
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.