{"product_id":"chateau-cheval-blanc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-1998-750ml-102026","title":"Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1998 - 750ml (102026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1998 Château Cheval Blanc is a legendary perfect-score vintage red wine from Saint-Émilion on the right bank of Bordeaux. This year not only showcased the winery's exceptional climate and harvest, but also marked the first vintage for LVMH Group Chairman Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère, making it extremely valuable for both historical and collectible purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppellation: Saint-Émilion, Right Bank, Bordeaux, France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Blend: ~54%–65% Merlot, ~35%–46% Cabernet Franc (varies slightly by critic evaluation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Highlights: 1998 was a landmark year marked by the acquisition of the estate by Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère, featuring a warm summer followed by refreshing September rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1998 marked a historical turning point for the estate as Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère acquired the property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV): 13%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep garnet-brick color with intense aromas of exotic spices, incense, dried roses, cigar box, licorice, crème de cassis, and a distinctive mid-palate spark of Chinese five-spice and floral perfume. Silky, velvety tannins with an extraordinarily long, ethereal finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: A complex bouquet of exotic spices, smoke, dried rose, cigar box notes, Crème de cassis, and dried cherries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalmistry: Medium to full-bodied with silky, velvety tannins. The mid-palate reveals rich layers of oriental aromas and floral notes, culminating in a long and deep finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated by critics as drinking wonderfully now through 2050\/2060, with ample structure to continue cellaring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood Pairings: Best paired with high-end red meats such as beef or venison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthoritative ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwarded 100 points by Robert Parker (WA), 100 points by Jeb Dunnuck, and 100 points by Decanter (perfect rating).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wine's Link Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355595526188,"sku":null,"price":7280.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/2008\/2220\/files\/1_7f4d6cfb-f81d-4e24-b470-c3eb4db1457b.png?v=1791534396","url":"https:\/\/wines-link-store.com\/products\/chateau-cheval-blanc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-1998-750ml-102026","provider":"Wine's Link Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}