Chateau Cheval Tinto

Description

Château Cheval Blanc **Philosophy** The philosophy of Château Cheval Blanc, shared with its other three wines, is “to put a place in a glass.” The aim is to accompany the birth of a wine that is a faithful reflection of its terroir and of the climatic conditions of the harvest year. Style and place remain timeless, on the margins of fashions and trends. **Terroir** Terroir, sun, and rain are the true authors of each of the cru’s wines. Since its first medal won in 1862 at the London International Exhibition—a medal that has since adorned the labels—Château Cheval Blanc has consolidated over the decades as one of the world’s greatest wines. Its grace, alchemy, and elegance represent refined French culture and unparalleled quality. **Climatic Conditions** The year 2022 was one of the driest ever recorded on the estate. The average annual temperature of 15.4 °C was exceptional; it had never before exceeded 15 °C. During July and August, on several occasions, temperatures approached 40 °C. The vine’s water regime was deficient throughout the vegetative cycle, except in June when rainfall was above average. Young vines, especially on gravel soils, developed only modestly, producing little wood and small berries. **Vine Cycle** - **Leaf removal:** end of March, traditional in the region - **Flower bud burst:** 24 May, within the average - **Early mid‑veraison:** from 23 July for the Merlots, thanks to a dry, hot period - **Ripening phase:** still dry and hot, causing an early harvest that began in August for the first time - **Harvest:** 29 August – 20 September - **Yield:** 28.9 hL / ha - **Vinification:** Merlot 53 %; Cabernet Franc 46 %; Cabernet Sauvignon 1 % - Fresh maturation of the grapes - Pure parcel vinification - Selected indigenous yeasts from the estate - Gentle extraction, long maceration - Manual punch‑downs and a single de‑stemmings during the 4‑week tank fermentation - Malolactic fermentation in tanks - Barrel aging, with 16 months in 100 % new barrels **Chemical Profile** - Total acidity (g L⁻¹ H₂SO₄): 2.87 - pH: 3.83 **Awards** - 100/100 – Falstaff - 100/100 – Vinum Wine Magazine - 100/100 – Izak Litwar – Great Wines from Bordeaux - 100/100 – Giuseppe Lauria - 100/100 – Adrian Van Velsen - 100/100 – Jean‑Marc Quarin - 100/100 – Alexandre MA - 99/100 – Wine Spectator - 99/100 – Jeff Leve – The Wine Cellar Insider - 99/100 – Jane Anson – Inside Bordeaux - 99/100 – Wine Palate - 98/100 – The Wine Independent - 98/100 – Robert Parker - 98/100 – Wine Enthusiast - 98/100 – Raffaele Vecchione – WinesCritic.com - 98/100 – Tim Atkin - 97/100 – Tom Cannavan **Allergen Information** Contains sulfites. **SKU:** 107942