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Château Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc Red wine ● Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
1988 75cl
87
RP
RP
93
WS
WS
92
JMQ
JMQ
91
WD
WD
Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 1988
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In a few words ...
The wine of Château Cheval Blanc is unlike any other Saint-Emilion. It is universally praised for its depth, opulent texture and wonderful aromatic expression. Its ageing potential is impressive. J. Suckling: 98-99/100
Tasting notes
Appearance
Ruby hue, with purplish reflection in youth.
Aroma
The notes of red fruits are very concentrated, behind them develop a wide range of aromas including vanilla and leather with aging in barrels.
Wine Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The three main varieties of the appellation come together and complement each other to magnify the whole. Merlot brings fruity, when Cabernet Sauvignon gives tannins and Cabernet Franc spicy notes.
Wine Fruity | Long
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Terroir Gravel clay and sand on the surface and deep iron oxides. The climate is continental, which is supported by the presence of two rivers, the Dordogne and the Isle.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Saffron scallop
Meat
Red meats, game
Guides reviews
87 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
93 / 100 Wine Spectator
92 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin
91 / 100 Wine Decider
Customer reviews
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JeanN
• 23 reviews • Registered since 2019 • Reviewed on the 2015 vintage of this wine on 09/07/2019
I'm lucky to have had the privilege of tasting this wine ... it's no longer wine, it's art!
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A very fine nose with spicy aromas, a silky mouthfeel and rare balance.
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very good value for money, can't wait to taste it as soon as it arrives
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Still too young, not very long and not very powerful
Château Cheval Blanc
Château Cheval Blanc is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 55 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Cheval Blanc 1988.
Appellation
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Cheval Blanc and its 55 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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