The Winery
Château Cheval Blanc
Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion, legendary for its Cabernet Franc. The 1947 is considered the wine of the century.
Meet the winery
The story of Château Cheval Blanc
Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most legendary wines in the world, a Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion. Its unique distinction is the exceptionally high proportion of Cabernet Franc (around 50%), which gives the wines an inimitable aromatic complexity and silkiness.
The 39 hectares of vineyard lie on the border with Pomerol, on soils of gravel, sand and clay that lend the wine its unique character. The 1947 vintage is universally regarded as one of the greatest wines ever produced in history.
Since 1998 the château has been jointly owned by Bernard Arnault (LVMH) and Baron Albert Frère. The new winery, inaugurated in 2011, is a jewel of contemporary architecture designed by Christian de Portzamparc.
The Story
A journey through time
Nascita della proprietà
I terreni vengono separati da Château Figeac, dando origine a Cheval Blanc. La posizione al confine con Pomerol si rivelerà determinante per la qualità dei vini.
L'annata leggendaria
Il Cheval Blanc 1947 diventa il vino più celebre e costoso del mondo. Un'annata irripetibile che definisce il mito dello château.
La cantina del futuro
Viene inaugurata la nuova cantina progettata da Christian de Portzamparc, un'opera architettonica che riflette l'ambizione e la modernità dello château.
Origin
The territory
Rive Droite
Climate
Oceanico temperato
Soil
Argilla calcarea e sabbia
Altitude
20-80 m s.l.m.
The Selection
The wines of Château Cheval Blanc
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