Château Cheval Blanc - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) Magnum
Château Cheval Blanc Magnum is a Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) from Saint-Émilion. A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it offers intense ruby color, complex aromas, an elegant, powerful taste, and exceptional persistence. A wine of great stature.
France - Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Dry Red Wine, Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) Cabernet Franc and Merlot in varying proportions, predominantly Cabernet Franc (e.g. 50-60% CF, 30-40% M)
Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) Magnum - 2015 1500 ml
3294.00 €
Colour
Intense ruby red, with garnet nuances that evolve with age
Bouquet
Complex and refined, with notes of red and black fruits, violet, spices, tobacco, leather, and forest floor
Taste
Elegant and powerful, with velvety, well-integrated tannins. Great balance, exceptional persistence, and deep structure
Alcohol content
Variable, typically between 13.5% and 14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux glass or 'Grand Cru' glass, to enhance bouquet and structure
Pairings
Roasted red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes. Ideal for contemplation
Refinement
12-18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, followed by further bottle aging for decades
Vinification
Traditional Bordeaux methods, rigorous grape selection, fermentation in stainless steel or concrete, malolactic fermentation