Ciel du Cheval Red Wine is a red produced by Fidelitas in Red Mountain, Red Mountain, United States. Made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Red Mountain
Region: Red Mountain
Country: United States
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Fidélitas' Right Bank-style blend from Ciel du Cheval Vineyard on Red Mountain: mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and small parts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, aged in a good share of new French oak. Red and dark currants with dark florals, espresso bean, milk chocolate, graphite and a touch of tobacco and spice. Smooth and rich in texture, beautifully balanced, with polished tannins built for a long life in bottle.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ciel du Cheval Red Wine from?
Ciel du Cheval Red Wine is produced by Fidelitas in Red Mountain, Red Mountain, United States.
What grapes are in Ciel du Cheval Red Wine?
Ciel du Cheval Red Wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.