Château Cheval Blanc - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2002 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Château Cheval Blanc - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2002 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

After a mild spring and little watered, but started under the best auspices when coolness arrived and abundant rains from the 20th. This situation continued until June 10th. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The summer is just as cool, with above normal precipitation in August. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca It was not until September to experience dry weather conditions. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca As a result, the harvest takes place from September 20 to October 8, slightly later than in previous years. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The vegetative cycle of the vines is strongly marked by the unfavorable conditions of this vintage, with in particular a lot of coulure and millerandage on the Merlots. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca Despite the cool and wet weather in August, the vintage took full advantage of the September drought. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca Thus, despite difficult conditions, the ripening of the berries ended in good conditions, reaching a composition close to the average values ??observed over 5 years. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The slight wilting observed on the berries at the time of harvest accentuates their concentration. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca If 2002 remains the smallest harvest since 1991, the vintage remains qualitatively as a good year for Merlot, and a very good year for Cabernet Franc. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca In the end, the selection is rigorous, 41% of the harvest in Cheval Blanc, and 25% in Petit Cheval. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca