Description
You can find this 1964 red wine for sale at Arden Fine Wines – Château Cheval Blanc 1964.
Contact us here with any queries.
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
1964 red wine for sale – Château Cheval Blanc 1964
1964 is a great year for Cheval Blanc.
The team started the 1964 harvest early, on 22nd September, and continued until 9th October.
Ultimately, they achieved average yields (38 hectolitres per hectare).
Interestingly, the winemakers entirely fermented the 1964 vintage in oak vats.
Because it was such a hot year, they paid great attention to temperature control during fermentation.
Faced with these fairly challenging conditions, the Fourcaud-Laussac family (owners at the time) called on the famous Professor Emile Peynaud – referred to as the “father of modern oenology” – to offer winemaking advice.
Therefore this marked the beginning of a long relationship.
The winemakers conducted both the malolactic fermentation and the ageing of this outstanding vintage entirely in new oak.
Finally, Château Cheval Blanc 1964 has a degree of alcohol of 12%.
You can find this 1964 red wine for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
