Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This far too young but when I have a chance to look in on Cheval Blanc I do.

Nose shows; ripe blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, plum, moist clays, coffee, moist herbs, roasted chestnuts, amazing florals that are red flowers, red roses, lilacs & violets.

The palate shows some nice evolution but still too young to drink. Ripe and slightly candied; blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, raspberries & plum. Moist clays, coffee, moist herbs, roasted chestnuts, espresso, mid berry cola, caramel, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, crazy, round, bold spice, moist tobacco, used leather, graphite, dark, rich earth, dry stone, limestone, soft oak powder notes, amazing florals that are red flowers, red roses, lilacs & violets, round, rainfall acidity, balance, mid structure/tension, grand length and a two-minute long polished finish.

94-97 — 4 days ago

Steve Goore

8.9

Cherry and red/dark berry with a touch of leather and earthiness. Still prefer Willamette Pinots but this French Pinot was quite impressive. — 5 months ago

Kaushal Kantawala

9.1

This sub $10 Trader Joe’s treasure really shines. The butter is restrained and balanced, also has a bright acidity. Notes of citrus on the nose and caramel, vanilla and butterscotch on the palate. Great delightful wine to pair with spicy food. — 9 months ago

April Mcclune

9.4

Very light. Liz’s house — 3 years ago

Michael Ochsner

9.1

Great core of fruit with tangy floral finish. $11.50 btg WG — 5 years ago

Flora D

9.3

Woodsy, more purple in color.
Would pair with duck and thyme — 6 years ago

Linda Paul

9.1

Now this I love. Finally a wine I can really get behind. — 7 years ago

Joe Fischer

9.3

Superb!!! Ruby red with aromas of black cherry, black currant, plum, and black pepper. Nice long finish with flavors of black cherry, plum, blueberry, baking spices, and pepper. Slight tartness. Excellent with of Chimichurri Tri-tip. — 10 days ago

Jason Phillips

8.9

Decent nose. Ruby color. Smooth on the palate but not bold. Lots of resources fruit. Merlot 37%, Syrah 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 12%, Caladoc 11%, Grenache Noir 4%, Mourvedre 3%, and Carignan 3%. — 5 months ago

Michelle Sakowicz

9.2

Excellent wine for thanksgiving turkey dinner. Light, smooth and hint of cherry. — 7 months ago

Lyn Farmer

9.2

A stunning blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon showcasing the best of each grape. Crisp acidity, gorgeous floral, peach aroma with elderflower, orange blossom, tangerine, Meyer lemon, green apple, ripe pear, chalk, flint, crushed fresh herbs (thyme and sage) and a hint of oaky vanilla. Great length and for all its opulence, is elegant with great finesse. — 3 years ago

with Harley

Jan G

9.1

Delightful for summer. Strawberry and cherry aromas. With Louise — 4 years ago

Rick Wolfen

9.2

Better the second night. — 5 years ago

Yun

9.5

Smooth dry — 7 years ago

Mike Lev

9.2

49 cab 48 Malbec 3 petit Verdot. Aromas a bit fleshy perhaps. Generous length, finish, med+ tannins, med+ body; black fruit, cedar. — 2 months ago

Michael Tavares

9.3

Sweet fruity and light but w a slight sweet/spicy after taste — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, oak, licorice, light cola, vegetables and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Malbec based blend from the house of Cheval Blanc is starting to drink very nicely now. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux.

Soft, smooth and elegant. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Wine Advocate 97 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 62% Malbec and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$110. — 6 months ago

Maureen O'Leary

9.0

Light and tasty — 4 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.1

Fun one from Alfio Moriconi. — 5 years ago

Jennifer Duman

9.0

Fruity, not too heavy of a red. Nicer than I expected for a Christmas Advent Calendar selection. — 6 years ago