Cheval Noir 2016
Ref : 478918
Bottle 75 cL
i.e. 22.70 € / liter
11 product(s) sold since yesterday
- Keeping level 2021
- Service temperature 18°
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Grapes
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Our food and wine pairings
- Game
- Red meats
- Strong cheese
Our oenologists' opinion
Powerful bouquet
Its garnet color offers an open nose on red berry fruits and fresh blackberry, then notes of roasted coffee. On the palate, this wine presents a supple, velvety and fleshy attack on black fruits. Finale on satin tannins.
Robe
Garnet
Features
Body ? The body is the way a wine feels inside the mouth. Several factors, such as the alcohol content and the presence of tannins, contribute to the feel of the wine.
Freshness ? The freshness of a wine is defined by its level of acidity. Unlike rounded wines, fresh wines are easy to drink, and are more lively. Acidity plays a necessary part in a wine's structure.
Aging ? All wines do not have the same aging potential. Some are supposed to be consumed at a young age while others must be kept for longer periods of time.
Tannins ? Coming from stems, grape pips and their storage barrels, the tannin gives structure to red wines only.
Do you know ?
The name « Black horse » come from an old legend that this fine, elegant creature would harvest the vineyard itself.
Domain and appellation
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Cheval Noir
Cheval Noir was acquired by the Mähler-Besse family in 1937 to complete their already prestigious domains such as Haut-Médoc, Saint-Emilion and Saint-Estèphe.
- Terroir: The microclimate is particularly favorable to the grape Merlot, giving it »s name to the appellation. This 6 hectare domain is based on calcareous soils with grape varieties composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
- Viticulture: Un granGreat care is taken to viticulture with green harvesting to ensure maximum ripeness of the fruit. The harvest is done manually with great care.
- Wine-making: In 2008, the domain opened a new « chai » that refined the winemaking process so that the wine would properly represent the excellency of the terroir.
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Grapes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Grapes
- Merlot : 60%
- Cabernet Sauvignon : 20%
- Cabernet Franc : 20%
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