Winery Story
Château Cheval Blanc
An effortlessly elegant, cerebral wine crafted from gravel, clay, and cashmere, led by the legendary Pierre Lurton and exceptionally talented Pierre-Olivier Clouet, whose decades of visionary guidance have made subtle power and timeless grace the estate’s defining qualities.
Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Château Cheval Blanc is adored not because it is a brawny superhero like some of its right bank neighbors. It doesn’t need power to woo its fans. Often, it’s that quiet, clever kid at the back of the room with a wicked sense of humor, all the right answers, and a pocket full of Kryptonite....
Winery Information
Region: France, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
Address: 1 Cheval Blanc, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
Open for Tastings: For Professionals Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vineyard Size: 104 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1852
Owner: Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault (LVMH)
Winemaker: Pierre Olivier Couet
Website: https://chateau-cheval-blanc.com
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: April 2025