Cheval Blanc 1950

Cheval Blanc 1950

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Cheval Blanc 1950
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75 cl

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Cheval Blanc 1950 is a notable mature vintage wine from the esteemed Cheval Blanc, the most prestigious estate in the Saint-Émilion region. The 1950 vintage in St-Émilion, and indeed on the Right Bank of Bordeaux as a whole (including Pomerol), stands out as a particularly successful and often underrated year. While the 1940s boasted some excellent vintages like 1945, 1947, and 1949, 1950 emerged as legendary, especially for its top wines. Founded in 1832, Cheval Blanc has a reputation for crafting wines that are rich in history and terroir expression, making its offerings significant for collectors.
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The 1950 Cheval Blanc was bottled by Berry Brothers & Rudd two floors below where it was opened some 69 years later. The 1950 is a highly regarded vintage, revered on the Right Bank, but poorly so on the Left. This was similar to two château-bottled examples that I have tasted previously, albeit not for many years. Deep in color with thin bricking on the rim, it has a glorious bouquet of ample red cherries, wild strawberry and blood orange, signifying a Saint-Émilion that must have been precocious in its youth. There is something almost sorbet-like about the aromatics, despite the wine’s age. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, a fine bead of acidity and real intensity that reminds me of the 1948. I detect just a soupçon of volatile acidity that is a trait, even a virtue, of Cheval Blanc from this era, imparting a tangible edginess that counters its intensity. A marvelous wine that continues to give pleasure. Neal Martin1st December 2019

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Chateau Cheval Blanc

The Star of Saint-Émilion

With a history dating back as least as far as the 16th century, Château Cheval Blanc is considered by many to be one of the finest estates in Bordeaux. Located on the Right Bank in the celebrated Saint-Émilion appellation. One of only four wines to be ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the classification of Saint-Émilion wine, the estate has three main soil types: clay, gravel and sand. Red grape plantings are made up of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot and are used to produce wines with marvellous aromatics, with floral and smoky nuances, aged 100% in new oak.

In addition to the highly-coveted first wine, the estate produces a second red wine, Le Petit Cheval which made its first appearance in the 1988 vintage. A white wine, known as Le Petit Cheval Blanc, is also made, produced from predominantly Sauvignon Blanc together with a smaller percentage of Sémillon.

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