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Cheval Blanc 1955

750 ml Cabernet Franc, Merlot Bordeaux, France 1955

Cheval Blanc 1955 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 £1350.00 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
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Merchant's description

The 1955 Château Cheval Blanc is a notable Right Bank Bordeaux from this esteemed Saint-Émilion estate. Château Cheval Blanc boasts a unique terroir of gravel, sand and clay soils across approximately 39 hectares. In this vintage, the estate’s blend prominently features Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The 1955 growing season provided consistent warmth and sunshine, fostering healthy, concentrated grapes. The wine typically reveals subtle red fruit notes, spice and earthy undertones, showcasing how Cheval Blanc has evolved over decades.

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