First Classified Growth A of Saint Emilion until 2021; Owned by the group of LVMH (Louis Vuitton) since 1998
Located on the flat land next to Pomerol. Cheval Blanc and its neighbor Figeac are the only main Saint Emilion Chateau not located on the plateau
Gravel soil and high percentage of Cabernet Franc make Cheval Blanc a distinctive wine; The wine is full, rich, silky, stylish, complex and well structured
Owner: Bernard Arnault of LVMH who also owns D'Yquem, Louis Vuitton, Moet Chardon and Hennessey
Grape Varieties: 44% Merlot, 51% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average annual production: 6,600 cases
Great Vintages: 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2000, 1998, 1990, 1982, 1966, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1952, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1929, 1928, 1921