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"Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosi... "Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosive in feel, the 2021 Cheval Blanc is outrageously beautiful. For the first time since 2011, the Grand Vin is more than 50% Cabernet Franc. Black cherry, plum, chocolate,... more

"The aromas are typical of a warm vintage. Black fruit mingles with notes of g... "The aromas are typical of a warm vintage. Black fruit mingles with notes of garrigue and pepper. The minty freshness holds the aromatic ensemble well. The attack is opulent. The power and density of the wine are remarkable, and the mouth lingers... more

"A generous vintage, loyal reflection of its climatic conditions, expressing t... "A generous vintage, loyal reflection of its climatic conditions, expressing the unique nature of each parcel. Blend: 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon One of the most profound wines of the vintage is the 2023 Cheval Blanc, a... more

"In this vintage, the expressions of the 3 different terroirs of Cheval Blanc ... "In this vintage, the expressions of the 3 different terroirs of Cheval Blanc stand out perfectly. Although rich and powerful at 14.4% the early picking of the Merlot helped to preserve freshness, purity and tension. The slower ripening of the... more

"Chateau La Dominique 2020 offers black fruit and floral aromas. There is a ni... "Chateau La Dominique 2020 offers black fruit and floral aromas. There is a nice balance between fruits and freshness and tight and harmonious tannins. There is a nice length on the palate. Blend: 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet... more

"Blend: 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cheval Bl... "Blend: 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cheval Blanc offers up profound notions of baked blueberries, blackberry compote and crème de cassis with suggestions of chocolate mint, new leather and cloves plus a waft of... more

"2010 Cheval Blanc has a dark, intense color and a superbly deep, complex, and... "2010 Cheval Blanc has a dark, intense color and a superbly deep, complex, and concentrated nose typical of great Cabernet Franc. The bouquet displays seductive floral and fruity aromas, along with fresh fig, blackcurrant, blackberry, and raspberry,... more

"This vintage is already complex, and features an impressive range of aromas a... "This vintage is already complex, and features an impressive range of aromas and flavors from the very first. The color is a deep crimson with mauve highlights. The nose exhibits great aromatic purity and astonishing complexity: red fruit... more

"2015 is a dry vintage, hot early in the year, then fresh on maturation. The h... "2015 is a dry vintage, hot early in the year, then fresh on maturation. The harvest was of historical homogeneity, leading the estate not to produce Petit Cheval. The wines of 2015 are remarkably harmonious and balanced. Blend: 55% Merlot, 45%... more

"Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very ... "Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very dark and intense, this is a big, concentrated wine, flavored with bitter cherries and structured. Certainly a great Cheval Blanc. Barrel Sample: 96-98 Points The brilliant... more

"Lovely, deep ruby-red color. The rich and elegant bouquet reflects an impress... "Lovely, deep ruby-red color. The rich and elegant bouquet reflects an impressive intensity, evolving into a cedar-wood bouquet. The black- and red-berry fruits presents an harmonious blend of blackberries, blackcurrants, cherries and raspberries.... more

"Yellow color with green highlights. A nose of great freshness and precision, ... "Yellow color with green highlights. A nose of great freshness and precision, with a fine diversity of white-fleshed and citrus fruits. The wine's energy is already perceptible. On the palate, the attack is full, straight and full-bodied. It is well... more

"Blend: 59% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Cheval ... "Blend: 59% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Cheval Blanc is blended of 59.5% Merlot, 37.2% Cabernet Franc and 3.3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is incredibly youthful yet not so shy as some... more

"Blend: 48% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon This wine does n... "Blend: 48% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon This wine does not include the blanket 10% tariff imposed in April 2025. When the wines are shippable in fall of 2027, customers will have the option to pay any tariff in place at the... more

"Deep, intense red color. The nose is redolent of tremendously fruity and flor... "Deep, intense red color. The nose is redolent of tremendously fruity and floral notes, with touches of raspberry and violet. Swirling in the glass reveals a more intense bouquet with black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas. The... more

"Deep, intense red color. The nose is redolent of tremendously fruity and flor... "Deep, intense red color. The nose is redolent of tremendously fruity and floral notes, with touches of raspberry and violet. Swirling in the glass reveals a more intense bouquet with black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas. The... more

"Tasting more like a great Pomerol than a Saint-Emilion (which makes sense giv... "Tasting more like a great Pomerol than a Saint-Emilion (which makes sense given its location), the 2018 Château La Dominique is a knockout winner in this great vintage and should be snatched up by readers. A blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc,... more