Château Cheval Blanc 2016 - 75 cl

The 2016 Château Cheval Blanc is composed of 56% Merlot and 44% Cabernet Franc. The predominant Merlot grape variety gives the wine roundness, fruitiness, and a silky texture, while the Cabernet Franc, bringing freshness and complexity, plays a key role in the wine's elegance and finesse. Cheval Blanc's exceptional terroir, composed of clay-gravel and sandy-clay soils, provides ideal conditions for the grapes to ripen, allowing the wine to develop an incomparable aromatic complexity.

Dress :
Deep, intense and brilliant red color, with purple and violet reflections, which testify to the youth and concentration of the wine.
Nose :
The nose is complex and elegant, with aromas of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), delicate floral notes, and spicy touches of pepper, licorice, and chocolate. Hints of graphite and leather add extra depth to this fascinating aromatic bouquet.
Mouth :
The attack is powerful and velvety, with perfectly integrated tannins of great finesse. The palate is highly complex, blending flavors of black fruits, dark chocolate, vanilla, and spices, while maintaining a beautiful freshness and remarkable length. The finish is persistent and elegant, with a slight mineral note that reinforces the wine's structure.

The 2016 Château Cheval Blanc has exceptional aging potential. This vintage can be enjoyed now, but it will improve over time, developing more complex aromas and an even silkier texture. With an aging potential of 20 to 30 years, it will become even more refined and seductive as it matures.

This exceptional wine pairs perfectly with refined dishes such as grilled or braised red meats, game birds, dishes in sauce, mature cheeses such as Comté or Brie de Meaux, as well as poultry dishes in sauce. It also pairs well with more sophisticated dishes such as roast rack of lamb or spiced duck.