{"product_id":"cheval-blanc-half-2004","title":"Cheval Blanc Half 2004","description":"Cheval Blanc 2004 is a medium- to full-bodied Right Bank Bordeaux from the iconic St-Émilion property of Château Cheval Blanc. The producer of the most famous Cabernet Franc-based wine in the world, Cheval Blanc is one of only four wines to be ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the classification of St-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, which are used to produce wines with marvellous aromatics, with floral and smoky nuances. These wines frequently require a decade or more to begin to reveal their profound charms. On the 2004 grand vin, which is available here in half-bottle format. \"The 2004 Cheval Blanc has always been a wine that I felt needed patience on behalf of the wine lover, and so it is proving to be the case. Served blind I remarked upon a surprisingly Burgundy-like bouquet with ample red cherries, candied strawberry and redcurrant scents, the Merlot clearly more conspicuous than the Cabernet Franc, at least for now. The palate is medium-bodied with just a touch of coarseness on the entry. I appreciate the weight and balance here and belatedly the Cabernet Franc begins to express itself on the latter half, lending structure and grip, a dash of spice and a bit of sinew.\" Neal Martin, 2017","brand":"Chateau Cheval Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412410257738,"sku":"HED98571","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98571.jpg?v=1781891792","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/products\/cheval-blanc-half-2004","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}