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Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012
Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012
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Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012
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Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012

1er grand cru classé "A" - - - Red - See details
$690.00 
$690.00 / Unit
Format : Bottle (750ML)
1 x 75CL
$690.00
3 x 1.5L
$4,050.00
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    Marks and reviews

    ParkerParker95+/100
    J. SucklingJ. Suckling93/100
    Wine SpectatorWine Spectator95/100
    Bettane & DesseauveBettane & Desseauve18/20
    R. GabrielR. Gabriel18/20
    J. RobinsonJ. Robinson17.5/20
    Vinous - A. GalloniVinous - A. Galloni97/100

    Description

    An alluringly rich and elegant fine Saint-Emilion wine

    The estate

    Known throughout the world, the Grand Cru Classe A Château Cheval Blanc is one of the legendary Saint-Emilion estates of the right bank of the Bordeaux region. The estate's Second Wine, Petit Cheval, offers a superb introduction to the excellence of Cheval Blanc: a refined, powerful wine, with punchy and delicious fruit on the palate. With a new winery designed by Christian de Portzamparc and inaugurated in June 2011, Chateau Cheval Blanc continues to be an important part of the legend of the finest Bordeaux wines.

    The vineyard

    Chateau Cheval Blanc boasts a unique and rare terroir and enjoys a special position on the Saint-Emilion plateau. While the appellation of Saint-Emilion is known for its limestone formations, Chateau Cheval Blanc is situated on Quaternary alluvium soils of Isle, a non-limestone formation with a varied texture, combining gravel and clay soils in roughly equal proportions. This unique soils is quite similar to those of the greatest estates of Pomerol.

    The vintage

    The year 2012 was marked by a significant contrast between a particularly rainy spring and early summer and a very dry end-of-season. While April was wet and cool, May and June were very mild despite heavy rainfall until July 15th. These conditions led to the uneven budburst and flowering phases as well as noticeable mildew pressure. Between July 15th and September 20th, only 30 millimetres of rain were recorded compared to the usual 120 mm. The months of September and October were punctuated by several rainy episodes. The grapes were perfectly healthy throughout the harvest.

    Vinfication and aging

    Aged for 18 months exclusively in new oak barrels.

    The blend

    Merlot 53%.

    Cabernet franc 45%.

    Cabernet Sauvignon 2%.

    Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012: Characteristics and tasting tips

     This fine Saint-Emilion wine, is alluring due to its complexity as well as its great aromatic precision.

    Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012
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