[Cheval Blanc 1996]
Chateau Cheval Blanc 1996
Robert Parker rating: 90/100 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 quite 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.The release of Chateau Cheval Blanc requires a minimum of 10 years of bottle aging, and wines from the best harvests can even be stored for over 50 years. "The elegant, moderate Chateau Cheval Blanc 1996 exudes a gradient of dark garnet and pear."The medium elegance of Chateau Cheval Blanc 1996 is a quintessential elegance.With complex aromas of black fruits, coconut, smoke, and toasted bread, it exhibits sweet fruit notes upon entry, is quite complex, and has a lush, velvety texture. It is very soft and was improved in 1996." Grape varieties: 44% Merlot, 56% Cabernet Franc
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