Cheval Blanc is one of the legendary estates of Bordeaux, with a lineage dating back to the 16th century and a consistent dedication to producing wines of quality. Surprisingly, Saint-Émilion’s most famous estate can easily be mistaken for a Pomerol. Situated near the Pomerol border, adjacent to L’Evangile and La Conseillante on gravel-rich terraces, Cheval Blanc mirrors its Pomerol neighbors by planting Cabernet Franc on well-drained clay and Merlot on gravel soils. The high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend is a unique feature, and many say that Cabernet Franc reaches its greatest expression in Cheval’s diverse soils of gravel, clay, sand, sandstone, and iron.