Description
Château Cheval Blanc 1920 – A Legendary Saint-Émilion in a Centennial Vintage
The Château Cheval Blanc 1920 stands as a testament to the history and greatness of one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates, classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion. This centennial vintage, a rare survivor of the interwar period, embodies both exceptional craftsmanship and the singular character of a terroir that borders both Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
The 1920 vintage, shaped by a favorable spring and a warm summer, yielded an early and high-quality harvest, despite the economic challenges of the time. Made primarily from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this wine has aged with extraordinary grace, becoming a true oenological monument.
Today, Cheval Blanc 1920 is a precious window into the past. Its robe has taken on a delicate amber hue, a sign of noble age. The nose is deeply tertiary and complex, offering subtle aromas of fine cigar, black truffle, aged leather, forest floor, and the ghost of dried fruit. On the palate, the texture is silky, the tannins completely resolved, and the finish long, ethereal, almost spiritual.
To taste a Château Cheval Blanc 1920 is to enter the annals of Bordeaux history — a rare and emotional experience, reserved for connoisseurs who understand and revere the passage of time.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Château Cheval blanc |
| Designation | Saint-Émilion |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | Red |
| Vintage (year) | 1920 |
| Référence | Cv67 |
