Château Cheval Blanc – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé A – 2018 – 0.75 Ltr.
Bordeaux, France – 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
An iconic wine with impressive elegance and complexity
The 2018 vintage of Château Cheval Blanc is a blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a pH of 3.75 and an alcohol content of 14.5%. This wine shows the classic style of Cheval Blanc, where complexity and elegance prevail over power. The bouquet offers aromas of stewed plums, juicy black cherries and ripe blackberries, with underlying notes of damp earth, black truffles, rose oil and cardamom, complemented by hints of undergrowth and iron ore.
Food and wine This wine is an excellent accompaniment to refined dishes such as roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, venison steak with blackcurrant jus, duck with cherries or mature cheeses such as Comté and Époisses.
Reviews & Awards
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98+ points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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98 points – Jeb Dunnuck
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Average community score : 96.8/100 on CellarTracker
Particulars
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Alcohol percentage : 14.5%
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Serving temperature : 16–18°C
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Size : 0.75 liter
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Maturation potential : up to 2050 and beyond
Serving advice Pour this wine into large Bordeaux glasses at a temperature of 16–18°C. Decant the wine 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow the complex aromas to fully develop.