Winery Profile:
Vines have been grown at the place named Cheval Blanc for centuries and the vineyard of Saint-Emilion has produced wines of outstanding quality year after year, decade after decade. They are some of the most acclaimed in the world – and the mythical Château Cheval Blanc is at their forefront. Grapes are entirely harvested by hand at Château Cheval Blanc.
Region: Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Merlot
Volume: 750ml
Château Cheval-Blanc 2006
$1,598.00
Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s annual 10-Year On tasting in London.The 2006 Château Cheval Blanc is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc. It has the most floral bouquet of the four Serié A Grand Cru Classé: an explosion of crushed violets and potpourri, hints of leather and cigar box, the Cabernet Franc clearly lending this complexity and character. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. It feels wonderfully structured and comes with an insistent grip that coats the mouth. This is backward and almost surly, but you have to stand back and admire the precision and arching structure on the mineral-rich finish. Top-dog Saint Emilion? That’s for sure. Tasted January 2016. – Robert Parker
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