1974 | Chateau Cheval Blanc

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Red Wine: 1974 | Chateau Cheval Blanc

A pleasant character with a garnet color, with aromas of tobacco and spices; medium bodied, with flavors of sweet fruit.

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Producer: Chateau Cheval Blanc

Vintage: 1974

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12.5%

Varietal: Cabernet Frank, Merlot

Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

A pleasant character with a garnet color, with aromas of tobacco and spices; medium bodied, with flavors of sweet fruit. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon is singularly absent, while we find the famous Cabernet Franc St at around 60%. Merlot is up to 40% here.

Producer Information

The present-day Cheval Blanc vineyards had vines at least as far back as the 18th century, as shown by Belleyme’s map of the region dated 1764. Nearly a century later, the estate was acquired by the Fourcaud-Laussac family who owned it until 1998, when it was sold to Mr Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frre. The vineyard is in a single block, and borders on the Pomerol appellation. An outstanding terror and unusual proportions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot give this great wine an absolutely unique flavor. Chateau Cheval Blanc has had a greater number of outstanding vintages than any other classified great growth over the past century. Another unusual characteristic of Cheval Blanc is that once it reaches its peak, it maintains it for a very long time. This admirable wine is powerful, soft, rich, round and silky. It has tremendous fruit and elegance as well as exceptional quality from year to year.