4/5

fruit

5/5

body

3/5

acidity

4/5

tannin

0/5

sweetness

Cheval Blanc

2016 {(currentVariant.size?' | ':'')} {( currentVariant.size )}

Various vintages

Saint Emilion, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Cellar

1er Grand Cru Classe A

VN 98 WA 100

An initially discreet nose the reveals complex aromas very quickly. A palette of red and black fruits, such as cherry, raspberry, blackberry and blackcurrant dominate. In addition, there are abundant floral notes of violet, rose, lily and peony. As the wine gradually opens it reveals almost caramelised notes with pepper and spices. A vibrant and clean nose. The attack is creamy and mouth filling, developing into the mid-palate with powerful, round tannins which are both rich and elegant, voluminous and refined. The balance between the tannins and acidity lend freshness and fruitiness and an extremely long finish. The aromatic intensity of this Cheval Blanc is impressive.

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meat:
Beef, Game, Sausages

cheese:
Blue cheese, Goat cheese

Reviewer: Antonio Galloni

The 2016 Cheval Blanc is one of the most beguiling wines of the vintage. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2016 is at once wonderfully refined and yet also quite powerful. Dark cherry, espresso, spice, leather, tobacco, mint and lavender give the 2016 tremendous aromatic presence. On the palate, the 2016 is rich, exotic and persistent, with real staying power and captivating balance. Pierre Lurton, Pierre-Olivier Clouet and the team at Cheval Blanc turned out a masterpiece in 2016. Don't miss it.

4/5

fruit

5/5

body

3/5

acidity

4/5

tannin

0/5

sweetness

Saint Emilion, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Cellar

1er Grand Cru Classe A

Blackcurrant leaf / Chocolate / Mint / Powerful / Toasty

meat:
Beef, Game, Sausages

cheese:
Blue cheese, Goat cheese

Reviewer: Antonio Galloni

The 2016 Cheval Blanc is one of the most beguiling wines of the vintage. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2016 is at once wonderfully refined and yet also quite powerful. Dark cherry, espresso, spice, leather, tobacco, mint and lavender give the 2016 tremendous aromatic presence. On the palate, the 2016 is rich, exotic and persistent, with real staying power and captivating balance. Pierre Lurton, Pierre-Olivier Clouet and the team at Cheval Blanc turned out a masterpiece in 2016. Don't miss it.

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