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CHEVAL BLANC 2008
  • CHEVAL BLANC 2008
  • CHEVAL BLANC 2008
CHEVAL BLANC 1er Grand cru classé A Saint-Emilion Bordeaux rouge 2008

1er Grand cru classé A Saint-Émilion Bordeaux Red

€485,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In this 2008 vintage, Cheval Blanc displays a beautiful maturity, revealing aromas of Burlat cherry and prune, subtly enhanced by notes of sweet spices and a characteristic chalky texture. The structure is present, promising a harmonious evolution and a beautiful length on the palate, testifying to the finesse of this great wine.

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Producer:Chateau Cheval Blanc
Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

(50% merlot and 50% cabernet franc) Bright medium ruby. Delicate, floral aromas of violets, red berries and tobacco, with a hint of pine needles. Bright and fresh on entry, this lighter-styled, easygoing version of Cheval Blanc offers pretty red cherry and raspberry flavors nicely lifted by a citrus twist. Finishes very long, pure and suave, with fine-grained tannins. Though cabernet franc is apparent on the nose, this is yet another Cheval Blanc characterized by a large percentage of merlot. And even though estate manager Pierre Lurton told me that all the great Cheval Blancs of recent memory had a majority of merlot, I long for the cabernet franc-dominated wines of yesteryear. For my money, bring on more '82s rather than '89s, as great as both of those wines are!

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Cheval Blanc reigns unquestionably over Saint-Émilion. Its distinctive blend, dominated by Cabernet Franc, gives it a style and elegance admired across the Right Bank. Although it contains no Cabernet Sauvignon, this Premier Grand Cru Classé A remains an outstanding wine for ageing, evolving over years—indeed decades—to ultimately reveal highly complex bouquets where mocha intertwines with truffle and hints of raspberry.

Indispensable for lovers of great wines, this legendary cuvée is capable of retaining remarkable concentration even in very old vintages.

The iconic 1947 Cheval Blanc is the perfect proof: regarded as one of the five greatest wines in the world, it has matured for more than half a century, continuing to captivate the fortunate few who have the chance to taste it.

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