2012 Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2012 vintage of Château Cheval Blanc was meticulously crafted from a blend of Merlot (52%) and Cabernet Franc (48%), two varietals that thrive on the estate’s distinctive terroir. Harvested by hand, the grapes were carefully sorted before fermentation in small stainless-steel vats. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, where it was aged for 18 months. This traditional yet innovative approach to winemaking, combined with the exceptional quality of the 2012 harvest, resulted in a wine that is both powerful and refined.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint-Émilion, and is renowned for producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines. With a history dating back to the 1830s, the estate sits on a unique blend of gravel, clay, and limestone soils, which allows for an exceptional expression of both Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Today, under the leadership of Bernard Arnault and the management of Pierre Lurton, Château Cheval Blanc combines tradition with innovation, using the latest techniques in viticulture and winemaking to craft wines of unmatched elegance, complexity, and aging potential. The estate’s commitment to sustainable practices ensures the preservation of its remarkable terroir for generations to come.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2012 vintage of Château Cheval Blanc was meticulously crafted from a blend of Merlot (52%) and Cabernet Franc (48%), two varietals that thrive on the estate’s distinctive terroir. Harvested by hand, the grapes were carefully sorted before fermentation in small stainless-steel vats. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, where it was aged for 18 months. This traditional yet innovative approach to winemaking, combined with the exceptional quality of the 2012 harvest, resulted in a wine that is both powerful and refined.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint-Émilion, and is renowned for producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines. With a history dating back to the 1830s, the estate sits on a unique blend of gravel, clay, and limestone soils, which allows for an exceptional expression of both Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Today, under the leadership of Bernard Arnault and the management of Pierre Lurton, Château Cheval Blanc combines tradition with innovation, using the latest techniques in viticulture and winemaking to craft wines of unmatched elegance, complexity, and aging potential. The estate’s commitment to sustainable practices ensures the preservation of its remarkable terroir for generations to come.
