Producer Notes
Chateau Cheval Blanc is almost certainly the best majority cabenet franc wine in the world. It is also our, and quite a number of other people’s, favourite claret.
The 1947 vintage is recognized as one of the very best wines ever made and the 1981 vintage (one of our favourites) resullted in the owner of the estate setting his dog on a certain American wine reviewer. The reviews have improved since that date.
For the record, the grand vin is usually around 57% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot, 3% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the estate also produces a white wine called Le Petit Cheval Blanc and owns a nice spot in the Argentine Andes where they produce something called Cheval Des Andes.
Vintage Notes
2007 was an above average vintage in Saint-Emilion
2007 was an average, early drinking vintage in Bordeaux
Other 2007 Saint-Emilion
2007 Chateau Pavie Macquin (37.5cl): £40
2007 Chateau Larcis Ducasse: £50
Other vintages of Chateau Cheval Blanc
Other wines from Chateau Cheval Blanc
2000 Le Petit Cheval: £250
2003 Le Petit Cheval: £135
2009 Le Petit Cheval: £170
2010 Le Petit Cheval: £240
2014 Le Petit Cheval Blanc: £275
1955 (Vandermeulen): £920
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