2011 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France

Known throughout the world, Château Cheval Blanc, a 1er Grand Cru Classé A, is one of the legendary properties located on the right bank of Bordeaux. 

The vineyard

Château Cheval Blanc benefits from a unique and rare terroir and is uniquely positioned in Saint-Emilion. Known for its limestone formations, Château Cheval Blanc is located on soil featuring alluvia from the Quaternary Period deposited by the Isle, a non-calcareous formation with a varied texture, combining almost equal proportions of gravel and clay soils. This peculiarity in the soil means that this property benefits from soils similar to those of the finest Pomerol wines.

The 2011 vintage from Chateau Cheval Blanc transcends typical expectations set by its predecessors. Esteemed for its grandeur and delicate crafting process, this exceptional Bordeaux is a sterling example of viticulture meeting master craftsmanship

The 2011 Cheval Blanc is one of the more plump, opulent and sexy Cheval Blancs made over recent vintages, and its forwardness, lusciousness and complexity seemingly suggest this wine is on a fast evolutionary track. The wine exhibits a dense ruby/purple/plum color, a medium to full-bodied opulence, a sumptuous mid-palate (atypical for the vintage), and a lush, heady finish. It is a super, complex, evolved Cheval Blanc that can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years. Bravo! -Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate

Sweet black fruits, spice, incense, and exotic flowers define the bouquet and it has classic Cheval Blanc complexity. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, with sweet tannins and a great finish, it’s a beautiful Saint-Emilion to drink over the coming 2-3 decades. - Jeb Dunnick

RP97 | JB96 | TWI96