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CBO — Au Lieu-Dit Cheval Blanc Ouest

Merlot from the 0.64-hectare Cheval Blanc Ouest parcel. Stainless-steel fermentation, extended maceration and at least eighteen months in barrel. Organic conversion…

CBO — Au Lieu-Dit Cheval Blanc Ouest

Terroir

Sandy gravel over a seam of blue clay, beside the Château Cheval Blanc vineyard.

Winemaking

For the CBO technical sheet: hand harvesting, yield around 40 hl/ha, eight-day fermentation in a 40 hl stainless-steel vat and about one month of maceration. At least eighteen months in barrel, 40% new wood, with bottling in April. These figures refer to the supplied sheet; the vintage must be confirmed.

Tasting

Dark fruit, ripe stone fruit, pepper, liquorice and cocoa, with smoky, toasted notes and a silky texture.