Region: Bordeaux, France

Vintage: 2021

Composition: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

History: Château Cheval Blanc is a highly lauded wine estate in the Saint-Émilion region of northeast Bordeaux. It is certainly the most famous Cabernet Franc-based wine in the world, albeit often alongside very similar levels of Merlot. Typically, the “grand vin” (the estate’s eponymous wine) is lush and full bodied with great weight of fruit. It tends to require ten years of bottle age and the best vintages can last half a century or more. The second wine of the estate is Le Petit Cheval.

Tasting Notes: 

The 2021 vintage produced exceptional quality at Cheval Blanc. The wine entices with a fruity and floral nose, featuring raspberry and violet notes. Swirling the glass releases a deeper bouquet of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, cocoa bean, and black pepper. The finish returns to floral and fruity notes with a lingering spiciness. With its precision and balance, this vintage stands among the estate’s greatest achievements.