Description
You can find this 1962 red wine for sale at Arden Fine Wines – Château Cheval Blanc 1962.
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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
1962 red wine for sale at Arden Fine Wines – Château Cheval Blanc 1962
Although the 1961 vintage overshadowed the 1962, experts still considered 1962 a very good vintage.
Decades of aging have allowed the 1962 to evolve into a complex and delicate wine.
The bouquet focuses on tertiary aromas such as mushrooms and undergrowth, with notes of dried grass, straw, and vanilla.
The wine presents a medium body and elegance, with a delicate, linear structure.
Flavours include subtle red fruit like gooseberry, alongside notes of leather.
Some critics noted a brisk acidity.
The soft tannins create a moderate and flavourful finish.
Experts often recommend it with roasted or grilled red meats, game meats, rich stews, and hard, aged cheeses.
The spicy aromatics of older vintages pair particularly well with rare sirloin beef.
The château itself noted that the wine pairs remarkably well with fish dishes, particularly those with an earthy element like mushrooms.
You can find this 1962 red wine for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
