2016Château Cheval Blanc(Red)
Saint Emilion
- Saint Emilion Premier Gr Cru Classe A
Alcohol
14,0 %
Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A
This cru belongs to
the Belgian Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault. It is Pierre Lurton (of the
branch of Dominique Lurton) who vinifies the wine (as in Ch. D’Yquem). This
year they vinified for the sixth time in the ultra-modern new cellar of the
architect Christian de Portzamparc. 50 specially made (tronconic) concrete cuvees
are responsible for a micro vinification by parcel. Concrete was chosen because
it has a good thermal insulation and the tronconic shape because this gives a
softer extraction to the fruits which leads to a better fermentation.
Everything is vinified to the principle of gravity (the wine and berries are
not pumped anymore). An enormous investment to increase the quality!
- Art nr.:
- wn1020742
- Conservation:
- 35 year
- Ready to drink:
- 2024
- Package:
- Wooden crate
- Quantity per package:
- 6
- Grapes:
- Cabernet Franc 37,2%, Merlot 59,5%