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 — 2 days 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

Joe Christenson

9.4

Delicious, juicy, a little bit funky. Paired beautifully with turbot in a beurre monte sauce with caviar. Perfect. Will seek this out back in the states. — 9 months ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.2

We meet again, my friend. — 4 years ago

Eric Thomas

9.5

Great with lamb chops. Light body, nice acidity, medium fruit. Also good on its own — 6 years ago

Eric

9.2

Nice black cherry chocolate and minerals. — 6 years ago

Ruth Ann Grant

8.9

Always looking for a wonderful Chablis and this fits the bill! Crisp but slight buttery hind of Chardonnay grapes. Perfect acidity. Will buy again and again! — 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. — 8 days ago

Ted

9.0

Loved it. I have to post this quick. The app is on life support. Loads of black cherry. — 2 months ago

with Jeni

"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

Rick Wolfen

9.2

Better the second night. — 5 years ago

Shawn R

9.1

Earth, sweet cherries, dash of herbs and baking spice. Not a bad wine, drink now. — 6 years ago

Flora D

9.3

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

Tom Garland

9.8

Vins d'Exception Dinner (LVMH winery portfolio) at the French Laundry:
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Chateau Cheval Blanc with Pierre Clouet
Colgin Cellars with Ann Colgin
Domaine des Lambrays - Jacques Decauges
Chateau d'Yquem with Lorenzo Pasquini
8 course tasting menu from chef Thomas Keller.

WINES:
2021 Le Pitit Cheval Blanc semillon
2006 Chateau Cheval Blanc
2015 Chateau Cheval Blanc
2020 Domaine Des Lambrays puligny montrachet
1999 Domaine Des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays
2020 Domaine Des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays
2005 Colgin Estate cab
2016 Colgin Estate cab
2010 Colgin Estate syrah
2021 Colgin Estate syrah
2013 Chateau D'Yquem
1946 Chateau D'Yquem

FOOD
Japnese hamachi sashimi and cavier
Grilled Scottish Langoustine
Herb roasted Poulard with wild morels
Australian black winter truffle agnolotti
Broken Arrow Ranch Antelope
Snake River Farm beef and Mt Shasta porcini
Gruyere cheese tartlette
California stone fruit medley

At The French Laundry. Napa — a month ago

with Brenda

Peter Sultan

9.2

80/20 of Pinot Nero & Chardonnay, Methode ancestrale w disgorgement 3/24. Alot of wine-strong yellow fruit, hazelnut notes, for about 25$. Paired w a cheese platter w true Serrano ham, & which included Garda, an alpine cheese from Lombardy & a heavenly match was born. — 3 months ago

Danny O'Brien

9.3

Delicious Bordeaux — 2 years ago

Jieun Rim

8.9

Smooth drinking — 5 years ago

Rachel Morris

9.7

Amazing lightest body wine ever — 6 years ago

Brad Baumgarten

9.1

Enjoyable claret. Juicy lively but jammy. Nice black cherry, some savory notes. Decent length. — 6 years ago

Pietro Amirkhanian

9.4

Still got it — 7 years ago