Château Cheval Blanc 2004 Saint Emilion
Tasting Notes: A deep color, black in the middle, with bright purple glints on the rim. Concentrated on the nose with very ripe fruit and hints of orange-flavored chocolate, violets, liquorice and well integrated oak. Fat and very velvety on the palate. A great length with tannings to the flore.
Wine Spectator Rating: 94
Robert Parker Rating: 90
** Premier Grand Cru Classé
The Winery: There are places in the world which are made exceptional by history and chance. Cheval Blanc is one example. In the 18th century a large area of the current estate of Cheval Blanc was covered in vines. This can be seen on a map drawn up by Bellayme in 1764. one century later, a period of slow renovation began. In 1871, adjacent plots were acquired, giving the vineyard its definitive layout. drainage system and planting of the cabaret franc grape variety.
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