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Best Wine in the World?

Cheval Blanc is an unusual Bordeaux and it's been winning international awards and attention since the 1860s. Although it's in the merlot-dominated St. Emilion sub-region, Chateau Cheval Blanc uses a high percentage of cabernet franc.

 

The 1947 vintage has achieved legendary status in the wine world and here's a report on how it was nearly a complete disaster. US wine writer Mike Steinberger fills in the back story and even gets to taste some.

 

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