Château Cheval Blanc

Nestled in the north-west of St. Emilion, bordering Pomerol, Cheval Blanc’s 39-hectare vineyard boasts an extraordinary mix of gravel, clay, and sand soils atop the signature `crasse de fer’—a dense, iron-rich sedimentary rock. This diversity gives the wines depth, precision, and remarkable structure, allowing each vintage to express a nuanced interplay of power and elegance.

Cheval Blanc is famed for producing the world's most celebrated Cabernet Franc-driven wine. Fermentation and maceration occur over four weeks in stainless steel vats, followed by 18 months of maturation in new oak barrels. Under the guidance of present régisseur Pierre Lurton, one of Bordeaux’s most talented winemakers, the estate consistently produces wines of exceptional complexity and harmony.

Château Cheval Blanc requires at least ten years of bottle ageing to reveal its full potential. However, the estate’s finest vintages can continue to evolve for 50 years or more.