Château Cheval Blanc

Château Cheval Blanc, 1st Grand Cru Classé A of Saint Emilion. Since 1998 the Château belonged to Messrs Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère, in 2009, the LVMH group bought 50% of the shares in the personal holding of Bernard Arnault. The LVMH group also owns Château d’Yquem, Sautenres 1st Grand Cru Classé, it is Pierre Lurton who directs the 2 Castles. The vineyard of 39 ha, consists of an original encepagement for a Saint Emilion namely 49% Cabernet Franc, 47% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. This great wine is aged 18 months on average in new barrels, of great richness and a beautiful creaminess, aromas of spices, very ripe black fruits, with minty nuances. Among the very great wines of Bordeaux, Cheval Blanc remains the longest at an excellent level. The Château produces a second wine: Petit Cheval whose quality is always very close to the first wine.