Chateau Cheval Blanc 2010

A jewel of Saint-Émilion and classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’, Château Cheval Blanc 2010 is a truly remarkable vintage. The blend is typically around 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, sourced from deep gravel and clay soils that lend both finesse and structure. 2010’s long, dry season allowed for slow, even ripening, yielding grapes of great aromatic purity and concentration. Fermentation takes place in custom-designed vats, and the wine is matured for 18 months in 100% new French oak, reflecting the château’s unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Bouquet
Incredibly expressive and refined. Aromas of ripe blackberry, red plum, and black cherry intertwine with rose petal, graphite, sweet tobacco, and a whisper of truffle. Underlying notes of cedar, cocoa, and exotic spice reveal themselves with air.

Palate
Silky yet powerful, with extraordinary balance and poise. The palate unfolds in waves—velvety black fruit, layered with savoury herb, pencil lead, and warm spice. The tannins are fine-grained and tightly knit, supporting a long, graceful finish marked by freshness and minerality. A wine of both intellectual intrigue and emotional impact.

Food Pairing
Pair with elegant dishes such as duck breast, filet mignon, wild mushroom risotto, or venison with red wine jus. Also exceptional with aged Comté, truffle brie, or simply savoured on its own as a contemplative experience.

Cellaring
A wine for the ages. Drink from 2025 onwards, with optimal maturity between 2035 and 2060. Store in pristine cellar conditions to allow full evolution.

Interesting Fact
Unlike most Bordeaux estates, Cheval Blanc’s vineyard is planted almost evenly to Merlot and Cabernet Franc—giving its wines a signature elegance and aromatic complexity found nowhere else in the region.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.8%