"A must-see!
The Mähler-Besse family knows the Saint-Émilion terroir inside out, and has been working for many years with the best local partners to create great wines. Cheval Noir Saint-Émilion wines are blended from carefully selected lots from our own and other estates. Since 2010, Hubert de Boüard, oenologist and co-owner of Château Angélus, has been contributing his expertise and know-how to the elaboration of Cheval Noir Saint-Émilion wines. A wine perfectly executed and advised by one of Bordeaux's greatest oenologists!
Features
Estate
Cheval Noir
Vintage
2022
Designation
Saint-Emilion
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Clayey-limestone, siliceous and gravelly
Viticulture
Traditional
Harvest
Manual and mechanical
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet-red colour
Nose
Fine, elegant aromas of red fruits and spices
Mouth
A beautiful melted texture accompanied by fruity aromas and intense tannins, elegant and fresh finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef tartare and French fries, free-range chicken with chestnuts, chili con carne...
Cheval Noir
Saint-Emilion
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.
Customer reviews
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