Cheval Blanc (750ML)
From Saint-Emilion
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | 100 De / 100 Fs / 100 Wci / 99 JS / 98+ VM / 98+ Wa / 98 Jd / 98 We / 97 Ws / 18.5 Jr. #31 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of France 2021. A great Cheval Blanc that stands up to the potential that I found during en primeur. Extremely restrained and classic in its construction, shot through with points of mint, liquorice, raspberry and eucalyptus. The fresh aromatics mean you could almost think that it is from a cool year, except for the huge density that runs through the palate, along with a creamy texture. Extremely good-quality. Something that you are going to want to put away for a good few decades. I get big, chewy tannins on the finish. Exceptionally good and extremely elegant. 3.77pH. Bottled July 2020. A yield of 44hl/ha. - Jane Anson, Decanter. Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, subtle brightening of the edges. Fine nougat, underlaid with sweet spices, ripe black berries, ripe plums, delicate after orange zest. Powerful, shows enormous extract sweetness, firm, supporting, fully ripe tannins, great complexity and sweetness, shows enormous freshness and elegance, lingers for minutes.-Peter Moser, Falstaff If awards were given out for sensuality, this gem would take the trophy. Incredibly sexy, with its velvet drenched textures, silky tannins and opulent personality, this wine stands out in a crowd. The nose, with its aromatic display of flowers, plums, cherries, espresso, licorice, dark cocoa and oyster shell is compelling. The seamless finish crosses the 60 second mark with its non-stop display of concentrated, perfectly ripe, dark sweet, red fruits, chocolate, licorice and spice. If you can afford it, it is a wine you should have in your cellar and you'll want to age this for at least 15 years before popping a bottle. The wine was made using 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Abv. This wine is a legend in the making.-Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider |
| Price: | $ 750.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Grand Vin Wine Merchants
| Address: |
1003 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98506 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 360-350-4896 |
First added to 1000 Corks on July 2, 2019.
