[Cheval Blanc 2003]
Robert Parker rating: 92/100 James Suckling rating: 96/100
Chateau Cheval Blanc is one of the four Premier Grand Cru Classé A wineries in the Bordeaux Saint-Emilion region.The soil of Chateau Cheval Blanc is diverse, with gravel, clay, and sandy areas.All the soil is underlain by hard sedimentary rock.After fermenting and soaking in large stainless steel barrels for 4 weeks, the wine is aged in new oak barrels for 18 months.It is one of the most famous wines in the world made from Cabernet Franc. Chateau Cheval Blanc's release requires at least 10 years of bottle aging, and wines from the best harvests can even be stored for over 50 years. "Blackberry, mineral, and lightly toasted oak."Subtle and complex.The wine has a full body, with an intoxicating sweet fruit flavor and delicate tannins.Endlessly. Glamorous and enticing. Grape varieties: 44% Merlot, 56% Cabernet Franc
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