Mon Cheval
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend
Nice Syrah blend. Had with dinner at Bouchon in Napa. — 2 months ago
Cheval des Andes
Mendoza Malbec Blend 2021
Silk, elegant, round, it has everything you need and you want. Super nice. — 2 months ago
Bosquet des Papes
A La Gloire De Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed this classic CdP from a very dependable wine maker. Drink now — a month ago
Domaine Serene
Grand Cheval Red Blend 2017
Unusual blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah has the finesse of Pinot and the juiciness of Syrah it has high acidity and a plush texture with plenty of blackberry and black cherry alongside the Pinot’s spiraling red fruit including wild strawberry, raspberry and violet. It’s just beginning to show some tertiary character with forest floor and a hint of mushroom. Long finish. — 2 months ago
Château Cheval Blanc
Le Petit Cheval St. Emilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2021
I opened this on my birthday (it seemed apropos). Like its big brother (sister/horse-er?), it is a St-Émilion Grand Cru…and I tried the 2021, which, omg, I feel bad I have committed so much wine infanticide in my life…this is good now but shows SO much promise for age-ousity (new wine adjective, adverb?) Made of 60% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. Blackberries, tobacco, slight violet notes and toasty cedar on the nose initially, heavy twirling teases out hints of red plum. The palate starts earthy, broadening across the mid-palate to reveal juicy, juicy cassis (red and black) and a touch of dried vines that reads as enriching, not drying—inching further towards perfume on the finish. The tannins are the melt-in-your-mouth type—they make themselves known and then relax. I loved this wine. Give it air if you open it now, lots of air and twirl it like it’s the belle of the ball, but ideally, give it a little more time. I’m not sure when it will peak, but it should continue to evolve favorably over the years. — 2 months ago
Cheval Quancard
Château Tour St. Joseph Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2018
Delicious Bordeaux — 4 months ago
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The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier is still a baby. I would not bother opening a bottle anytime soon. Dark and potent, with huge tannins, the 2016 packs a serious punch of intensity. A whole range of floral and mineral notes begin to emerge, but the 2016 is searing in its intensity. I expected a bit more here given the pedigree of the year. Perhaps that will come in time. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2024)
— 21 days ago