Region: Bordeaux, France

Vintage: 2020

Composition: Bordeaux Blend

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: 

This wine impresses with its complex aromas of blackcurrant, hazelnut, and lead-pencil, complemented by subtle hints of chocolate and walnut. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with a silky texture and fine tannins, showcasing flavors of red and black fruits, spices, and a lingering mineral finish. This wine, composed of 59% Cabernet Franc and 41% Merlot, exhibits remarkable elegance and balance, promising excellent aging potential.