Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1969 Red Wine
St Emilion Premiere Grand Cru Classe
Bottle size: 75cl
Price:
$643.25 USD
Description
Nose retained some black fruit, healthy and concentrated. In the mouth it was exquisite, a fine mature Bordeaux with sweetness, length, concentration and good length. Thoroughly enjoyable and not tired in the least!" Cellar tracker.com Deep mature colour. Amazingly good nose. Stables, leather, smoke, salt/mineral, cassis, tobacco and pencil/graphite. Stringent, lots of tannins, but still fruit that stand up to the tannins. On the palate this wine offers leather, coffee, tobacco, meat and blood. Quite light body, but very nice mouthfill and the finish is quite long - 25 to 30 sec. " cellartracker.com
About Chateau Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most illustrious wine estates in the Bordeaux region of France, located in the Saint-Émilion appellation. Known for its exceptional Bordeaux blends, the estate is particularly noted for its distinctive use of a high proportion of Cabernet Franc, complemented by Merlot. Château Cheval Blanc has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the 19th century when it was established from the vineyards of the neighboring Figeac estate. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, finesse, and remarkable aging potential. The estate is classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the highest distinction in the Saint-Émilion classification, reflecting its status as one of the world's finest and most sought-after wine producers.
Condition
Faded labels. Very top shoulder.