Cheval Noir is made from vines grown on hillsides on clay-limestone terroir. The blend is made up of 85% Merlot for fruitiness and roundness, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and 5% Cabernet Franc for aromatic finesse. A red Bordeaux to be enjoyed on any occasion!
Features
Estate
Cheval Noir
Vintage
2022
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Vines grown on hillsides with clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Traditional
Harvest
Mechanicals
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation at 27°C in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately 8 to 10 days, followed by post-fermentation maceration.
Breeding
In tanks
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
A fine, complex bouquet combining ripe red fruit with hints of toast and spice.
Mouth
Structured, rich and powerful, it shows a good balance between fruit and tannins. Good length
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with veal sauté, chicken thighs, lasagna bolognese...
Cheval Noir
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The name refers to the powerful black horses used for harvesting in the 19th century, and became a brand in 1895, the oldest in Bordeaux. It was taken over in 1937 by the venerable Mähler-Besse trading house, founded in 1892 and co-owner of Château Palmer in Margaux. The estate covers 4.5 ha.
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