Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classe A
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2020 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classe A

€ 749,00 NO VAT (private collection)

The 2020 Cheval Blanc has such a pretty, floral bouquet that you will instantly be smitten: very well defined and extremely pure with an almost Burgundian allure. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins and a cashmere texture. There’s not an edge to be found on the persistent and graceful finish. Captivating. Mesmerizing. How many more adjectives do you need? Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Neal Martin. Tasting date: January 2024   98 pts
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Jane Anson Review:
We are in an entirely different world of textured tannins, and dense fruit character compared to most, clearly among the red wines of the vintage. Showing an inky character, cigar box, cassis, bluberry, crushed roses, gunsmoke and flint nose along with powerful but understated blueberry and damson fruits. The 30th anniversary with Pierre Lurton as director, and the last official year as Premier Grand Cru Classé A – both things that put this firmly in the buy camp. Biggest percentage of Cabernet Franc since 2011, and the first time to use more Cabernet Franc than Merlot in the blend. 100% new oak.

SCORE 96
JANE SAYS
Hold +3 years

Additional information

Vintage

2020
Begin consume

2032
End Consume

2057
Size

750ml
Color

Red
Variety

Red Bordeaux Blend
Closure

Cork
Alcohol % vol.

14 to 15%
Category

Dry
Producer

Château Cheval Blanc
Designation

Unknown
Vineyard

Unknown
Country

France
Region

Bordeaux
Sub-Region

Libournais
Appellation

St. Émilion Grand Cru
Typification

Private (Wine from a private collection – invoice without VAT)
SKU 3981674
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