Cheval Blanc 2008
750 ml Merlot 55%, Cabernet Franc 45% Bordeaux, France 2008
Cheval Blanc 2008 is a dry, full-bodied white from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie.
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£649.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc 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
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Colour
White
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
13.5%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
gift · special occasion
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Merlot · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
A classic vintage from elite Saint-Émilion estate, Château Cheval Blanc. In 2008, the final blend was composed of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc. Aromatic character mingles with black fruit and redcurrant on the nose together with floral and fresh mint notes. Full bodied and concentrated on the palate, concluding on a long finish.
Other vintages of Cheval Blanc we list
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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