Cheval Blanc Magnum 2005
1500 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 2005
Cheval Blanc Magnum 2005 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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£2673.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
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
lexicon
ABV
14%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
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.
knowledge base
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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| Hyde de Villaine Belle Cousine 2015 Hyde de Villaine · Napa Valley | £137.00 | |||
| Cheval Blanc Magnum 1998 Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux | £2520.00 | |||
| Cheval Blanc Magnum 2016 Chateau Cheval Blanc · Bordeaux | £1968.00 | |||
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Merchant's description
Vines have been grown at Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion for centuries and the wines produced are some of the most acclaimed in the world – the mythical Château Cheval Blanc is at their forefront. This warm year with record dry weather was as favourable to Merlot as it was to Cabernet Franc. This immense wine is elegant and powerful, with a beautiful tannic texture and great length. Offered here in luxurious magnum format.
Other vintages of Cheval Blanc Magnum 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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