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Château Cheval Blanc 1985 7024821
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Closed
17 Jun 2024
Bottle Details
Since the 1955 Saint-Émilion classification, Château Cheval Blanc has held the highest rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé "A". In 2021 the Château voluntary withdrew from the official Saint-Émilion classification system due to concerns about the evolving criteria.
Château Cheval Blanc is made from a fairly even blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon: aged for 16-18 months in new French oak.
Château Cheval Blanc 1985 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru 2x75cl
Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" and rightly considered an equal to the First Growth wines of the Medoc, Château Cheval Blanc is undisputedly the top wine estate in the appellation of Saint-Émilion. In 2021 Château Cheval Blanc voluntary withdrew from the official Saint-Émilion classification system as they did not agree with the new classification specifications
Château Cheval Blanc is made from a fairly even blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon; matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French Oak barrels.
Producer
Vintage
1985
ABV
None Stated
Type
Red Wine
Size
75cl
Closure
Cork
Grape Varietal
Producer
Château Cheval Blanc
Château Cheval Blanc, is widely considered by many experts, to be the leading estate in Saint-Émilion. It is located in the north-west of the Saint-Émilion appellation, bordering Pomerol in the Bordeaux region of France. Cheval Blanc produces the most famous Cabernet Franc-based wine in the world.
Location
1 Cheval Blanc, 33330 Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Owner
LVMH and Albert Frère
Geography
France
France is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wine-producing countries, renowned for its diverse range of wine styles and regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy.
Primary Varietals
Classification
Premier Grand Cru Classé
Premier Cru Classé is a designation from the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification, ranking select châteaux in Médoc and Sauternes among the highest quality producers. It signifies exceptional wines with longstanding reputations, subject to strict production standards.
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