Cheval Blanc 1996
Cheval Blanc 1996 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food, creamy pasta. Cheapest offer £650.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Blanc 1980 Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux | £448.00 | |||
| Lokaia Call of the Void Cabernet Franc 2022 | £48.90 | |||
| Cheval Blanc 1955 Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux | £1350.00 | |||
| Cheval Blanc 1946 Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux | £3000.00 |
The 1996 vintage produced superb Cabernet Franc for Château Cheval Blanc, and it makes up most of the final blend. The deep, brilliant, ruby-red colour has a brownish-red rim showing the wine’s age. Although the nose seems rather closed at first, it opens up to reveal complex aromas of blackcurrants, brandy, vanilla and some oak. The wine starts out powerful and elegant on the palate. The tannins are luscious, but fine-grained, and the fruity flavours go into quite a long aftertaste that remains fresh.