Cheval Blanc - St. Emilion 2021 (Futures) (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $525.00
| Producer | Cheval Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 1006129 |
| Size | 750ml |
James Suckling: 97-98 Points
12 May 2022 ? This is so finely textured with very precise tight tannins. Medium to full body. Lots of layers here with black and blue fruit stones tar dark cocoa and spices. Dried herbs. Long and persistent. Stays focused all the way. So precise. 52% cabernet franc 43% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon.
Vinous: 96-98 Points
The 2021 Cheval Blanc is one of the wines of the vintage. Vertical and aristocratic in bearing Cheval is just stunning. Time in the glass brings out compelling inner sweetness and perfume to play off a core of rich dark fruit gravel spice menthol and dried flowers. I also tasted the final three blending components none of which hints at the magnificence of the Grand Vin. Stunning.
The Wine Independent: 95-97 Points
A blend of 52% Cabernet Franc 43% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon the 2021 Cheval Blanc is deep purple-black in color. It opens with intense notes of chocolate-covered cherries blackberry preserves and cassis plus suggestions of violets star anise chocolate box and an exotic waft of sandalwood. Medium-bodied the palate has a great core of black plums and cassis layers supported by firm grainy tannins and seamless freshness leading to a long and spicy finish on this beguilingly beautiful wine.
Jane Anson: 96 Points
The 30th anniversary with Pierre Lurton as director and the last official year as Premier Grand Cru Classé A following their withdrawal from the St Emilion ranking. Worth marking out for that fact alone along with Ausone and Angélus as whatever happens next there might be kudos in future years for having the last vi
Wine Advocate: 95-97 Points
A terrific achievement the 2021 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 52% Cabernet Franc 33% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with notions of cigar wrapper vine smoke rose petals and violets it's full-bodied layered and concentrated with an elegantly muscular chassis of ripe powdery tannin and lively animating acids. Long and penetrating this is a serious rather structured young Cheval Blanc that will require and reward patience.
