Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion

2008

Blend

55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Cheval Blanc, Red, 2008
Category: Saint-Emilion, 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

2008

Tasting notes

A deep red with mauve accent displaying admirable intensity. Marked by an impeccable ripeness that shows black fruit, red currant with undertones of mint and spring flowers. Balanced with elegant Tannins that balance and provide and intricate harmony on the finish.

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
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.