Château Cheval Blanc 1949

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Saint-Emilion - Premier Grand Cru Classé A

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RATING: 100/100 Robert Parker

Aging potential: 1996 - 2016

Tasted by Neal Martin on February 23, 1996: "Although the extraordinary 1949 lacks the creaminess and heaviness of the 1947, it is an extremely rich and concentrated wine. It is better balanced than the heavy 1947, but just as complex and extraordinary in both aroma and flavor. The wine has a phenomenal bouquet of overripe red and black fruits, cedar, Asian spices, and minerals. Decadently rich and jammy, it has a stunning plum/garnet color with very little amber or rust around the edges. It may well outlive the heavier, thicker, more exotic 1947."

TERROIR

Located in the commune of Saint-Emilion, but bordering the territory of Pomerol, the estate covers 39 hectares divided into forty-five parcels that are all small vineyards with their own unique identity, made up of a particular soil, grape variety and planting age, this specificity shapes the complexity of Cheval Blanc wine. Three main types of soil coexist: fine, coarse, clay and gravel. To this natural mosaic is added an original grape variety, made up of 58% Cabernet Franc and 42% Merlot. 

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

 Château Cheval Blanc is best served with food, and can be paired with an entire meal, from starter to dessert. However, French gastronomy varies with the seasons, as does our Cheval Blanc. It is therefore difficult to give suggestions at the risk of being disappointed during the tasting.

On the other hand, Cheval Blanc goes remarkably well with a fish dish (monkfish, cod, turbot, St. Pierre, etc.), especially if there is an element in the dish that links it to the land (mushrooms, for example). For more detailed advice on food and wine pairing, we suggest you contact a sommelier.

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