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Cheval Blanc 1948

750 ml Cabernet Franc, Merlot Bordeaux, France 1948

Cheval Blanc 1948 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food, roast pork. Cheapest offer £3750.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, round whites
rules-v1
Colour
White
inferred from Saint-Émilion
Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Émilion
Grapes
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Franc
Typical aromas: red fruit, raspberry, leafy, graphite, violet. Serve at 14–16 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Similar wines · by structure and price
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Cheval Blanc 1946
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1946Cabernet Franc, MerlotRich, round whites£3000.00
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Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux
1955Cabernet Franc, MerlotRich, round whites£1350.00
Cheval Blanc 1996
Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux
1996Cabernet FrancRich, round whites£650.00
Cheval Blanc 1980
Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux
1980Cabernet FrancRich, round whites£448.00
Merchant's description

The 1948 Château Cheval Blanc is a notable mature Right Bank Bordeaux from this esteemed estate in Saint-Émilion. This wine features a high percentage of Cabernet Franc, which contributes to its structure, complemented by Merlot. The year 1948 was characterised by dry conditions, resulting in a concentrated harvest with thick-skinned grapes. This vintage often reveals a complex mosaic of aromas, including dried fruit, earth and subtle herbaceous notes, while the palate presents a robust body and remarkable freshness, indicative of its long-term ageing potential.

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