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The award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London has this 1996 wine for sale – Château Cheval Blanc 1996.
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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
1996 wine for sale – Château Cheval Blanc 1996
The 1996 vintage produced superb Cabernet Franc as well as some fine lots of Merlot.
In fact, Cabernet Franc makes up most of the final blend, so Château Cheval Blanc 1996 unsurprisingly reflects that variety’s characteristics to a great extent.
Château Cheval Blanc 1996 has been delightful for several years and still appears to have further potential.
It has a complex bouquet featuring blackcurrant, plum, and raspberry, layered with secondary notes of leather, tobacco, cedar, and exotic spices like clove and white pepper.
The palate is medium-bodied and silky in texture.
It balances sweet fruit with a fresh, noticeable acidity and fine-grained, velvety tannins.
The finish has a long, lingering aftertaste with hints of coffee bean, chocolate, and smoke.
Finally, the award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London offers 1996 wine for sale – Château Cheval Blanc 1996.
