Chateau Cheval Blanc
Chateau Cheval Blanc is one of the most iconic estates of the Saint-Emilion appellation, on the right bank of Bordeaux. Classified as Premier Grand Cru, Classe A, it holds a singular place in the history of the Bordeaux vineyard, both for the exceptional consistency of its quality and for the uniqueness of its terroir and grape varieties. Located at the natural border between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, the estate benefits from a rare mosaic of soils in Bordeaux, combining gravel, clay and sand. The vineyard of Château Cheval Blanc extends over approximately 39 hectares, divided into numerous distinct parcels, each vinified separately in order to preserve the expression of its terroir. The grape variety, dominated by Cabernet Franc, complemented by Merlot and a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, constitutes an exception in Saint-Émilion and gives the wines a slender structure, natural freshness and remarkable aging potential. The estate's philosophy is based on extremely precise parcel viticulture, controlled yields and vinifications conducted with rigor and restraint. The aging process accompanies the wine without ever masking the purity of the fruit or the complexity of the terroir. The wines of Château Cheval Blanc are distinguished by their rare balance between intensity, finesse and aromatic depth.
1938 Chateau Cheval Blanc
Graileys Tasting Notes - "The 1938 Château Cheval Blanc is a remarkable survivor from a pre-war era, offering an evocative glimpse into Bordeaux history. Fully mature yet astonishingly vibrant, it reveals layers of dried blackcurrant, cedar, cigar box, licorice and cocoa, intertwined with hints of leather, forest floor and exotic spice. The palate is silky and nuanced, with softened tannins framing a core of sweet tobacco, dark fruit and earthy complexity. Despite its age, the wine retains impressive freshness and length, finishing with lingering notes of chocolate, spice and old-vine Cabernet Franc character. A hauntingly elegant and deeply contemplative expression of Cheval Blanc."
