Description

Situated on the edge of Pomerol, the 39-hectare vineyard extends over a soil composed mainly of gravel, resting on an alluvial subsoil. Yields of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are kept to a minimum in order to produce richer grapes. Vinification takes place in new barrels. The wine reveals a surprising attack, with floral aromas, which then lead to exceptional complexity and aromatic intensity.

The 2024 Blend: 48% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon.

iDealwine En Primeur Tasting Note:“The harvest started on 18 September. Cheval Blanc’s radical decisions in 2024 (sorting and the use of a densimetric sorting bath) allowed them to harvest later (all while accepting to have some grapes gone past their best so that others could be picked at optimal ripeness) but led to a reduction in yield (28hl/ha instead of 39 hl/ha before sorting). But the sacrifices paid off as they have released a very fine wine. A dazzling, deep wine reveals notes of black fruits along with cedar and cigar boxes. It fills the palate with a beautiful structure that’s dense without being heavy, supple and perfectly balanced with a long finish. An iDealwine favourite. ”

Wine Advocate tasting note:A blend of 48% Cabernet Franc, 48% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Cheval Blanc is one of the stars of the vintage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of minty berries and plums mingled with violets, cigar wrapper and rose petals, it’s medium-bodied, suave and complete, with a cool, layered core of fruit, beautifully integrated tannins and a long, aromatic finish. Pierre-Olivier Clouet and his team conducted an aggressive green harvest and also, exceptionally, used densimetric sorting to mitigate heterogenous maturity between and within bunches (a consequence of a protracted flowering), accepting losses to rot in pursuit of full maturity. “