Wines by Château Cheval Blanc

Château Cheval Blanc

Whoever has seen the image of the gently curved concrete tanks lined up in the new spectacular cellar, tailored to the size of the different plots, will forever recognize: This is Cheval Blanc! The nearly 40 hectares of vineyards are located on up to 7-meter-high gravel deposits, which are ideal for Cabernet Franc. This variety, along with Merlot, forms the outstanding wines of the estate. Founded in 1832, the winery, located in the St. Émilion appellation, features steep vineyards. The wine cellar is even carved into the rocks. The management is carried out according to organic principles, and as is typical for a Premier Cru, the effort put into the cultivation, grape selection, and barrel aging knows virtually no bounds. Given the prices of these bottles, this is likely also a matter of honor.
Today, Château Cheval Blanc belongs to the LVMH group. In 1987, they took a bold step: What do Givenchy, Céline, Kenzo, Loewe, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Bulgari, Christian Dior Parfums, Louis Vuitton leather goods, Donna Karan accessories, Berluti, and Emilio Pucci have in common with the five top Champagne houses Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Cheval Blanc, Yquem, or Hennessy? They are all part of the largest luxury goods group in the world (measured by revenue). In the mid-1980s, the powerful companies Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton Malletier were rivals for some treasures. Boldly, they decided to merge! Thus, the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH was created. The luxury fashion segment includes 70 different brands sold in nearly 4,000 stores worldwide. In wine and spirits, LVMH currently owns 26 wineries and domains, with many holdings overseas. This results in nearly 60,000 employees on the payroll! Furthermore, joint ventures in nine countries are not enough: LVMH also holds an 11% stake in the beverage giant Diageo. A no less well-known personality is, by the way, the chairman of the French corporation: Bernard Arnault.