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Since it won its first medal in 1862, Château Cheval Blanc has maintained its place as one of the world’s greatest wines.
In 1832, Château Figeac sold 15 hectares (37 acres) to M. Laussac-Fourcaud.
As a result, this became Chateau Cheval Blanc.
Notably, in the International London and Paris Exhibitions in 1862 and 1867, it won medals still prominent on its labels.
Furthermore, the family kept the château until 1998, when Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère bought it.
The late Clive Coates MW described Chateau Cheval Blanc as “the only great wine in the world made predominantly from Cabernet Franc.”
The vineyard area spans 41 hectares (100 acres), with 37 hectares (91 acres) planted with a composition of grape varieties of:
- 57% Cabernet Franc
- 40% Merlot
- and small parcels of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon
1943 red wine for sale – Château Cheval Blanc 1943
This vintage was considered in its youth “of acceptable quality”, which is still remarkable for a wine made despite the hardships caused by the war.
It is notable as being the first vintage of the new cellar master Gaston Vaissière, who will watch over all winemaking at Cheval Blanc until 1986.
According to records of Mrs. Fourcaud-Laussac, Gaston Vaissière could not use egg whites to fine the wine, but a chemical glue.
Furthermore, ageing could only be done in used barrels, due to the rationing throughout France.
The nose opens with aromas of citrus and floral, intense and complex aromas.
After aeration, aromas of pepper, hay and green pepper dominate.
In the mouth it is a fresh and acidulated wine, driven by a delicate tension.
Slightly short and a little light in its structure, it is a nice wine of great finesse.
On the whole, collectors consider vintages of this age extremely scarce.
Typically, the labels show signs of soil, and the ullage (the amount of wine in the bottle) falls below that of a younger wine.
Arden Fine Wines in London offers the 1943 red wine for sale.
