Château Cheval Blanc 2011

Red wine | Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion AOC

In the shadow of its two illustrious predecessors, Château Cheval Blanc 2011 is a very fine vintage, very classic and imbued with the estate's philosophy.

Regular price CHF 650.00 (75cl)
Regular price Sale price CHF 650.00 (75cl)
CHF 86.67/10cl
  • France Bordeaux
  • Cabernet Franc
    Merlot
  • 14.00% vol.
Awards and reviews from professionals
  • 96 100
    Yves Beck
    Le bouquet du 2011 se distingue par sa complexité et son aptitude à créer l’harmonie entre des nuances épicées et fruitées. Invitantes notes de bois de réglisse, de griottes et de mûres complétées par des notes de poivre et de garrigues. Agréable tension en bouche, plussoyée par des tannins certes fermes mais amples et en phase avec le tempérament de la structure acide. Un vin précis, linéaire et persistant. On peut commencer de le savourer ! Maintenant – 2046.
  • 96 100
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    Somewhat reminiscent of their brilliant 1998, the 2011 Château Cheval Blanc has turned out to be a top-notch success. Its deep garnet/plum/purple color is followed by hints of blueberry confiture intermixed with raspberries, mocha, damp forest and a hint of mint. Exhibiting a velvety, opulent texture along with considerable class and flesh as well as sweet tannin, this flavorful, forward 2011 should drink beautifully for two decades or more. The harvest at this estate lasted from September 6 through October 1 (for the Cabernet Franc). 2012 - 2032. 94-96/100. Robert M. Parker, Jr.
  • 95 100
    Jean-Marc Quarin
    Voici le premier millésime du nouveau chai avec les 44 cuves qui le composent. C'est la première fois que l'équipe de Cheval Blanc a découvert le goût de ces 44 parcelles non assemblées. Ce nouvel outil permet de faire 74% de grand vin tant les résultats sont optimaux. Couleur intense, nez intense lui aussi, fin, très fruité, et très pur. Ample dès l'entrée en bouche, très pur de goût, puissant, riche, ce vin dense et profond, un brin austère emplit la bouche et évolue long avec du goût et une superbe enveloppe tanique. La finale révèle un merveilleux grain de tanins doublé d'une présence aromatique remarquable. Du grand vin fin qui pourrait voir sa note monter pendant l'élevage. Assemblage 52% cabernet franc, 48% merlot.
  • 95 100
    Decanter
    Still very youthful a decade on, with fresh notes of raspberry rising above the black fruit core. Nuances of cedar and a touch of violet are beginning to emerge, and despite the drier vintage there’s great freshness to the finish in this otherwise opulent and silky wine. A great potential for cellaring. 2022 - 2040. Amanda Barnes.
  • 95 100
    The Wine Enthusiast
    This is an opulent, dense wine, very perfumed while also structured. It is complex, full of rich fruit that pours through the wood and dark tannin. It just hints at a more exuberant future, flavored with the ripest fruits while still keeping freshness. Drink from 2020. Roger Voss.
  • 94 100
    James Suckling
    A really beautiful wine with super silky tannins with chocolate, spice, berries and spices. Full body, with super polished tannins and a long, long finish. The first wine from the new winery of Cheval. Very precise. Very polished. Cabernet Franc give the quality. 93-94/100

Features

Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Wine type Red wine
Wine style Wooded, Full-bodied
Designation Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion AOC
Grape variety Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Alcohol content 14.00% vol.
Serving temperature 16 - 18° C
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Château Cheval Blanc 2011
Regular price CHF 650.00 (75cl)
Regular price Sale price CHF 650.00 (75cl)
Colour
Colour

Deep purple red.

Nose
Nose

Complex, with floral notes of violets and peonies evolving into red fruit, raspberry and black cherry.

Palate
Palate

Full-bodied on the palate, rich, voluminous and voluptuous mid-palate, with a never ending finish.

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