Description
1959 Bordeaux vintage – Château Cheval Blanc 1959 for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
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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, M. Laussac-Fourcaud bought 15 hectares (37 acres) from Château Figeac.
As a result, they created Chateau Cheval Blanc.
Notably, the International London and Paris Exhibitions in 1862 and 1867 awarded it medals still prominent on its labels.
Furthermore, the family owned 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 is spread over 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
1959 Bordeaux vintage – Château Cheval Blanc 1959
Château Cheval Blanc 1959 stands out as a rare and highly regarded vintage from the iconic Saint-Émilion property in Bordeaux, France.
Furthermore, wine enthusiasts know it for being a powerful, richly concentrated wine from a hot vintage.
Though fully mature, high-quality bottles continue to bring joy to drinkers and can be monumental in their elegance.
Château Cheval Blanc’s tasting notes describe the bouquet as complex and intense, with hints of truffle and black pepper.
American wine critic Robert Parker notes that the wine feels rich and succulent on the palate, with red and black fruit notes and hints of roasted herbs and spice.
Then a Vinous reviewer noted an intoxicating blend of lush red fruit that disguises its underlying structure.
Finally, a CellarTracker user describes it as powerful and rich with a seamless texture and silky tannins.
The finish remains long and lingering, with a persistent aftertaste.
You can find this 1959 Bordeaux vintage for purchase at Arden Fine Wines in London.
