{"product_id":"cheval-blanc-1er-grand-cru-classe-a-saint-emilion-2012","title":"Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Emilion, 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheval Blanc 2012 is one of Saint-Émilion’s most sought-after wines, combining precision, elegance, and remarkable depth from one of Bordeaux’s most legendary estates. As a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, it reflects both exceptional terroir and a long history of producing wines that rank among the world’s finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine typically shows a deep ruby color with impressive clarity and brightness. On the nose, expect a refined bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, violets, cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice, with the signature aromatic complexity that defines Cheval Blanc.\n\nOn the palate, it is silky and layered, with beautifully integrated tannins, fresh acidity, and a core of ripe dark fruit balanced by earthy and mineral notes. The finish is long and graceful, with the structure to continue developing in bottle for many years, rewarding patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheval Blanc is located on the border of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, where a distinctive mix of gravel, sand, and clay soils creates ideal conditions for finesse and aromatic complexity. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard management and selective harvesting, with grapes picked at optimal ripeness and vinified with great attention to parcel selection and precision to preserve purity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with dishes such as beef tenderloin, lamb, duck breast, truffle pasta, or roasted game birds. Serve at 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if opening young, especially to allow the wine’s aromatics and texture to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates and a benchmark producer in Saint-Émilion, long celebrated for its refined, Cabernet-dominant style on the Right Bank. Elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status, the estate has earned global acclaim for wines that combine power, perfume, and extraordinary balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheval Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252097700177,"sku":"MS-28041","price":536.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/28041.png?v=1783443147","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/cheval-blanc-1er-grand-cru-classe-a-saint-emilion-2012","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}