Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé A de St. Emilion

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Château Cheval Blanc is a Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) in the Classification of Saint-Emilion wine. The estate obtained this highest possible distinction in the first classification of Saint-Emilion wines in 1954.

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Located in the commune of Saint-Emilion, but bordering on Pomerol, the estate consists of 39 hectares planted with 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is known to use a high proportion of Cabernet Franc in its blend.

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The estate won medals in the International London and Paris Exhibitions in 1862 and 1867, and they are still prominent on its labels.

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Château Cheval Blanc is one of the rare estates with vines in a single plot that has remained practically identical for nearly a century and a half. The Château is owned at 50% by LVMH and Mr. Pierre Lurton is the estate manager.

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The estate's second wine is named Le Petit Cheval. The average annual production is 6000 cases of the Grand vin and 2500 cases of the second wine.

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Photos courtesy of Chateau Cheval Blanc

Photos credit: C. Burban and G. Uféras