Chateau Cheval Blanc is a Premier Grand Cru Classe “A” estate located near Pomerol, but within the commune of Saint-Emilion. Its 39 hectares are divided into forty-five plots. While most of the appellation's other famous estates have limestone soil, Cheval Blanc's soil is alluvial, with roughly equal proportions of gravel and clay.

The vineyard has an original combination of grape varieties: 49% Cabernet Franc, 47% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. Each plot has its own specific profile and, to a certain extent, are treated like separate vineyards because of differences in the age of the vines, grape variety, soil type, surface area, type of rootstock, etc. The combination of these many facets accounts for Cheval Blanc’s great complexity.

Archives show that vines have been grown at Cheval Blanc at least as far back as the 15th century, but the most prestigious part of Cheval Blanc's history can be dated from 1832 when the core plot of the present-day estate was purchased by Jean-Jacques Ducasse, President of the Libourne Trade Tribunal. Over the next twenty years, the purchase of plots belonging to Chateau Figeac led to the vineyard as we know it today.

The impressive 6,000 square-meter cellar adjacent to the chateau, designed by Christian de Portzamparc and inaugurated in June 2011, houses a state-of-the-art winemaking facility and features two enormous waves of white concrete that rise magnificently out of the ground. There is a garden of wild grasses atop an artificial hill, whose gracious curves are overlooked by the chateau. The wine cellar holds fifty-two concrete vats in six rows.

Formerly known as vin de Figeac, this wine was first sold under the name Cheval Blanc in 1852. The first gold medal won by Cheval Blanc came at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris and that distinction appears on the label.

Each vineyard plot is vinified separately. At the start of fermentation, the juice is gently pumped over three times daily. As fermentation proceeds, pump-over frequency decreases and is eventually stopped when the desired level of extraction has been reached.

The young wine is aged 16 to 18 months in new French oak barrels. Six to seven different coopers are used to ensure complexity and harmony. During this period, the wine is racked by hand five to seven times. Blending takes place after the first three months.

2010 Cheval Blanc Bordeaux Blend – a wine that needs no introduction. Produced in the renowned region of Bordeaux, in the sub-region of Saint Emilion, France, this wine is a testament to the mastery of the vintners at Cheval Blanc. Boasting a robust 14.5% alcohol content, this red wine offers a lavish tasting experience that is second to none.

The 2010 vintage is a symphony of flavors. It opens with an intriguing perfume of stone, flowers, blackberry liqueur, dark plums, licorice, smoke, oak, and bitter chocolate. As you take a sip, the sensation is akin to silk and velvet, with a lush sensuousness that is nothing short of opulent. The finish is pure, intense, sensuous, and lasts for a full minute, leaving a lasting impression.

The color is a deep garnet, hinting at the complexity of flavors within. The blend is 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot, presenting a wine that is balanced yet bold. The palate is medium-bodied with an enticing spiciness, perfectly balanced acidity, and an impressive weight on the back palate that spreads out as if it will last forever.

This is a wine that is meant to be savored slowly, to truly appreciate the myriad of flavors that have been expertly woven together. Revealing notes of molten chocolate, preserved Morello cherries, baked blackberries, boysenberries, and blueberry compote with wafts of underbrush, cigar box, cumin seed, and sandalwood, this wine is a full-on sensory experience.

This 2010 Cheval Blanc Bordeaux Blend is not just a wine, it is a work of art, a masterpiece in a bottle. It is recommended to cellar this wine for at least another 5 years, as it continues to mature and evolve, promising an even more extraordinary tasting experience in the years to come. Truly one of the greatest Chevals ever, this wine is set to become a legend in its own right. Drink it over the next 50 years for a tasting experience that is nothing short of sublime.