Iconic Bordeaux red, Saint-Émilion. Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, deep ruby color. Complex bouquet of red fruits, spices. Elegant, structured, fine tannins, long finish. Aged in new barrels, serve at 16-18°C.
France - Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion Dry Red Wine Merlot (54%), Cabernet Franc (46%)
Cheval Blanc Cheval Blanc - 2012 750 ml
1232.50 €
Colour
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of red fruits, spices, tobacco, floral and mineral notes
Taste
Elegant, structured, with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, persistent finish
Alcohol content
13.5% vol
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux Grand Cru glass
Pairings
Red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes
Refinement
16-18 months in new French oak barrels (100%)
Vinification
Manual harvest, optical sorting, fermentation in wooden vats, malolactic fermentation in barrels