The Château Cheval Blanc 1974, a Saint-Émilion fine wine, reveals a terroir of gravel and clay. Dominated by Cabernet Franc (60%), it unveils notes of violet and blackcurrant, aged in oak. Its silky, mineral palate pairs beautifully with duck breast. At 16 °C.
Château Cheval Blanc
Nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, this legendary estate has embodied Bordeaux excellence for generations, combining family heritage with an exceptional terroir.
- Terroir : Silico-clayey gravel on a sandy and clayey subsoil, imparting a distinctive minerality and rare elegance to the wines.
- Vinification : A parcel-by-parcel approach and vinification in French oak barrels, for cuvées in which the Cabernet Franc expresses itself with precision and depth.
Nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, this legendary estate has embodied Bordeaux excellence for generations, combining family heritage with an exceptional terroir.
- Terroir : Silico-clayey gravel on a sandy and clayey subsoil, imparting a distinctive minerality and rare elegance to the wines.
- Vinification : A parcel-by-parcel approach and vinification in French oak barrels, for cuvées in which the Cabernet Franc expresses itself with precision and depth.
Tasting notes for Château Cheval Blanc 1974
To the eye – A tiled red robe of delicate transparency, where amber reflections betray age with quiet elegance.
On the nose – First notes of faded violet and candied blackcurrant, followed by a hint of liquorice and soft spices, before a subtle salinity comes to balance the whole.
On the palate – A silky, almost ethereal texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, leading to a finish of serene length, where ripe fruits and woody nuances linger.
Serve at 16 °C in a Bordeaux glass to reveal its full complexity.
Vintage 1974
A vintage marked by contrasting climatic conditions, where initial concentration gave way to a delicate evolution, revealing today a serene maturity.
- Ageing potential : To be enjoyed now, under optimal storage conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity), to appreciate its current finesse.
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