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Château Cheval Blanc 2022
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Château Cheval Blanc
What wine lover hasn't heard of Château Cheval Blanc, one of Bordeaux's most unmissable and legendary wines? It was in 1832 that Domaine was purchased by Jean-Jacques Ducasse, president of the Libourne court, who contributed to its development.
He climbed the prestige ladder and, in 1878, won his first gold medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle. The excellence of Cheval Blanc wines would continue to be recognized the world over for decades to come.
In 1998, the estate was handed over to Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère, both of whom breathed new life into Domaine, while respecting its history and heritage. Headed today by Pierre Lurton, the quest for perfect quality vintage after vintage remains the estate's credo. This is made possible in particular by the majestic winery inaugurated in 2011, which enables tailor-made vinifications to reveal the potential of each part of this illustrious terroir.
When the first edition of the Saint-Emilion classification was published in 1955, Château Cheval Blanc was immediately promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé "A". It retained this distinction until the 2021 vintage. At the beginning of 2022, Domaine chose to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was due to be made official in September of the same year. Thus, from the 2022 vintage, the label of... See more ...
Critics Château Cheval Blanc 2022.
Description Château Cheval Blanc 2022.
The 2022 vintage is one of the driest recorded at the property along with 2005, 2011 and 2015 where annual rainfall was between 500-550 mm.
More unusual still is the average annual temperature of 15.4°C.
During July and August, temperatures reached around 40°C on several occasions.
The young vines on gravel soils in particular suffered producing little vine wood and small berries.
A very expressive, intense and complex nose characterises this sunny vintage.
The fresh, floral notes of the Cabernet impact significantly on the expression of the wine.
The sunny nature of the vintage is beautifully expressed on the palate with a full,generous attack.
The powerful, precise tannins are perfectly integrated and harmonious on the rich and silky mid-palate.
The mouthfeel is stunning with its completeness, balance and freshness.