Cabernet Franc is the main grape of one of the finest wines from Bordeaux, Château Cheval Blanc St Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, priced at nearly £600/bottle. 

Made by Corsican born winemaker Thierry Haberer, himself trained in Bordeaux, this wine has been released generously by Gerard Holden (owner) and are the only bottles in the UK. 

A recent tasting note reads thus “There are not enough superlatives to describe this delicious masterpiece! Intense deep ruby red colour. A magnificently complex nose full of fruit with cherry, creamy blackcurrant and vanilla essence interchanging with hints of spice and leather.  Beautiful taste - rich, fruit filled palate with a lingering creamy blackcurrant finish. Silky smooth tannins, perfectly balanced and integrated evolving with every sip”. 

Tasting Note: Rich and elegant soft textured wine with predominant cassis and dark berries. Well balanced savoury flavours with good volume. Wood is well integrated, pleasantly subtle tannins. Balanced with a long finish with plenty of spice and mocha.

Origin: Franschhoek, South Africa

Blend: Cabernet Franc