Château Cheval Blanc

The Cheval-Blanc vineyards, and the property itself, border those of Pomerol; Cheval-Blanc’s most intimate neighbour is Chateau L’Evangile, a Pomerol property, which lies just across the road. The vines, which are 57% Cabernet Franc, with the balance mostly Merlot, augmented by a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, lie on three principle terroirs; a blend of gravel and sand over much of the vineyard, a large area of sand and clay over a compact blue clay, whilst a smaller proportion of the estate is sandy-clay with iron deposits. The vines are aged over 30 years on average, and there is a conscientious approach to vineyard management. Herbicides are nowhere to be seen, anything other than natural fertiliser is eschewed and the soil between the rows is ploughed to control weeds and to encourage deep root formation. The vines are harvested typically at 35 hl/ha, assisted by a green harvest during the summer. -thewinedoctor.com.

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