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9.8

The 2005 Cheval Blanc has a very intense bouquet, conveying so much energy that it almost knocks you sideways. That strong marine influence remains, the aromatics have opened up since I last tasted it. The palate is medium-bodied with firm backbone, yet more pliant than previous bottles, offering dense black fruit laced with mint and quite a potent saline note that drives the finish. This is surprisingly peppery on the aftertaste that is incredibly long. Awesome, but it needs more time. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at Berry, Brothers & Rudd. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2019)
— 5 years ago

Tobie Cusson

8.9

Very good value!! — 11 years ago

Kevin Hindley

9.3

Baxter's choice at Deal. A nice sweet German. — 11 years ago

James Forsyth

9.0

I was thrilled to head back to England this weekend for a wonderful wedding. At the reception we enjoyed Good Ordinary Claret from Berry Brothers. A perennial classic, thee 2015 has juicy tannins, vibrant fruit and attractive leather qualities. A good choice, and rather fun to be served in magnums. — 6 years ago

Francis Huicq

9.9

Merchant bottling. Blend of Folle Blanche and Ugni Blanc. Wonderfully fresh and elegant. Extremely delicate and subtle. Just great! — 10 years ago

Tim Lumsdon

9.7

Gift from tuckerman — 12 years ago

Henry Gorndorff

9.6

Delicious — 8 years ago

Jenn Tesch

9.2

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse @ Heathrow. Travel first.. Back-to-back red-eyes. So far, so good — 8 years ago

Stephen Dombroski

9.4

Berry Bros own vintage. They are the oldest distributer in London (possibly the world) dating back to 1698. This Chateauneuf-du-Pape is very delightful! Very soft tannin, pronounced and full body, with dark cherry, ceder, and white pepper characteristics. — 11 years ago