• Colour

  Red

• Vintage

  2004

• Producer

  Chateau Cheval Blanc

• Country

  FRANCE

• Region

  BORDEAUX

• Sub Region

  ST EMILION

• Product code

  A04LARMB12U

• Availability

  13 cases

Producer Information

This Premier Grand Cru Classe property occupies a unique position in St Emilion and Bordeaux, and has a history of producing some of the best wines of the region. The Cheval Blanc vineyards, and the property itself, border those of Pomerol. The vines, which are 57% Cabernet Franc, with the balance mostly Merlot (39%), augmented by a little Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) and Malbec (1%), lie on three principle terroirs; first a blend of gravel and sand over much of the vineyard, secondly a large area of sand and clay over a compact blue clay, whilst lastly a smaller proportion of the estate is sandy-clay with iron deposits. The vines are aged over 30 years on average, and there is a conscientious approach to vineyard management.