1986 Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

The 1986 Château Cheval Blanc was made from a blend of Merlot (58%) and Cabernet Franc (42%), two varietals that thrive in the estate’s unique terroir. The grapes were hand-harvested and underwent meticulous sorting before fermentation in small stainless-steel vats. A traditional winemaking approach was used, followed by aging in French oak barrels for 18 months. The 1986 vintage was marked by a warm growing season, and the wine has benefited from decades of aging in ideal cellar conditions, allowing it to reach a level of maturity that is a testament to the exceptional quality of the vineyard and the wine’s incredible potential for aging.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most revered estates in Bordeaux, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint-Émilion. The estate’s history dates back to the early 19th century, and it has built a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in the world. With its unique terroir, which combines gravel, clay, and limestone soils, Cheval Blanc is renowned for its distinctive blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which results in wines of exceptional elegance, complexity, and aging potential. Today, under the ownership of Bernard Arnault and the guidance of winemaker Pierre Lurton, Château Cheval Blanc continues to produce wines that embody both tradition and innovation. The estate is also dedicated to sustainable viticulture practices, ensuring the preservation of its remarkable terroir for future generations.