{"product_id":"2012-chateau-cheval-blanc","title":"2012 Chateau Cheval Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Château Cheval Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully balanced wine with a deep red-purple color. It features aromas of red and blackberries, floral notes, and a touch of mint and graphite. On the palate, it offers a smooth attack, fine tannins, and incredible length. A blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, this elegant wine is already complex and will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | D 96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully balanced claret with a fragrant silky texture, fine backbone and length on the palate, promising a long life. Not a ‘big’ wine but a delicious one with class. Made in the spanking new cellar (inaugurated June 2011). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | RP 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cheval Blanc reveals lovely cassis, warm black cherries and redcurrant jelly notions with underlying hints of cedar chest, garrigue, Indian spices and damp soil. Medium to full-bodied, it possesses wonderful energy and freshness on the palate with a beautifully poised ethereal nature and long mineral-tinged finish. This elegantly crafted beauty should enter its drinking window in a couple of years and cellar gracefully for another 20 years.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present-day Cheval Blanc vineyards had vines at least as far back as the 18th century, as shown by Belleyme's map of the region dated 1764. Nearly a century later, the estate was acquired by the Fourcaud-Laussac family who owned it until 1998, when it was sold to Mr Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is in a single block, and borders on the Pomerol appellation. An outstanding terror and unusual proportions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot give this great wine an absolutely unique flavor. Chateau Cheval Blanc has had a greater number of outstanding vintages than any other classified great growth over the past century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother unusual characteristic of Cheval Blanc is that once it reaches its peak, it maintains it for a very long time. This admirable wine is powerful, soft, rich, round and silky. It has tremendous fruit and elegance as well as exceptional quality from year to year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Cheval Blanc","offers":[{"title":"1 bottle \/ 750ml","offer_id":51992513741112,"sku":null,"price":918.99,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5317\/0488\/files\/2012_Chateau_Cheval_Blanc.jpg?v=1774669160","url":"https:\/\/1976winehours.com\/products\/2012-chateau-cheval-blanc","provider":"1976 WINEHOURS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}