CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 2022, ST-EMILION

Description

Grape: 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaking:

Cheval Blanc usually ages its wine for around 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 50–70% new oak, depending on the vintage characteristics.

The 2022 vintage is composed primarily of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, cultivated on the iconic gravel and clay soils of Cheval Blanc. A warm, dry growing season led to small, concentrated berries with exceptional aromatic precision and ripe, polished tannins. Vinified in temperature-controlled vats with parcel-by-parcel precision, the wine was then aged in French oak barrels (some new, some used) to preserve purity and structure.

Food & Wine Pairing Suggestions:
Cheval Blanc 2022 deserves thoughtful culinary partners. Ideal pairings include:

• Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Filet mignon with truffle jus
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Duck breast with a cherry reduction
• Aged cheeses such as Comté, Mimolette, or Brie de Meaux

Serving Recommendation:
To fully express its aromatic complexity and silk-like texture, we highly recommend decanting Cheval Blanc 2022 in our Zalto Mystique Decanter, designed to enhance the wine’s elegance and allow it to breathe gracefully. Serve in the Zalto Bordeaux Glass, which offers the perfect balance of volume and finesse to highlight the wine’s structure and aromatic range.