[Agent Smith]

While most of the wine info in the movie was spot on, I was surprised by Miles's choice of the '61 Cheval Blanc. It is usually composed with about 2/3s of "FLABBY" Cabernet Franc in the final blend. It was the one thing that did not ring true to me.

[ccmay]

Yes, and anyone who sneers at Merlot obviously never heard of Petrus, Le Pin, or Masseto.

I would think that as knowledgeable as Miles seems to be, he knows good wine can be made from Cabernet Franc, and simply didn't like that winery's poorly made version.

-ccm

[quantim]

I was surprised by Miles's choice of the '61 Cheval Blanc

Did they 'open' the wine (a new bottle) in the movie?  A '61 vintage would have to have been re-corked a couple/several times to preserve it.  The cork would not likely survive over 40 years without negatively affecting the wine.

And if you can get your hands on a Jarvis Cabernet Franc you'll never be satisfied with anything else, ever.