2004 Chateau Cheval Blanc St.Emilion Grand Cru

Known throughout the world, Château Cheval Blanc, a 1er Grand Cru Classé A, is one of the legendary properties located on the right bank of Bordeaux. 

The vineyard

Château Cheval Blanc benefits from a unique and rare terroir and is uniquely positioned in Saint-Emilion. Known for its limestone formations, Château Cheval Blanc is located on soil featuring alluvia from the Quaternary Period deposited by the Isle, a non-calcareous formation with a varied texture, combining almost equal proportions of gravel and clay soils. This peculiarity in the soil means that this property benefits from soils similar to those of the finest Pomerol wines.

After the atypical 2003 vintage, the weather in 2004 was much more typical of the Bordeaux climate, with close-to-average temperatures and precipitation. 2004 Cheval Blanc is a classic wine that epitomises the successful marriage of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It is fresh, well-focused, and has lovely fine-grained tannin. The color is dark, intense, and starting to show its age. The nose opens up with aeration to reveal hints of black fruit and blueberry, framed by well-integrated oak. 

The wine starts out quite smooth and round on the palate with rich, dense tannin. 2004 Cheval Blanc is powerful and classy, with great aromatic freshness and a bouquet that is both fruity and floral. The beautiful long aftertaste features hints of cashew. This fine wine is the successful marriage between the estate’s two main grape varieties. it is fairly representative of a vintage with normal weather conditions in Saint Emilion.