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Chateau Cheval Blanc  1998
Chateau Cheval Blanc 1998

Chateau Cheval Blanc 1998


Bordeaux Red Blends

from St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Price: $749.00
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Item No. 45482 
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2010
Wine Enthusiast 100 point ratingWine Enthusiast 100 point rating
James Suckling 100 point ratingJames Suckling 100 point rating
Wine Spectator 98 point ratingWine Spectator 98 point rating
2008
The Wine Advocate 97 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 97 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 95 point ratingWine Enthusiast 95 point rating
International Wine Cellar 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 94 point rating
2007
International Wine Cellar 92 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 92 point rating
Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator 91 point rating
The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 91 point rating
2006
Wine Enthusiast 98 point ratingWine Enthusiast 98 point rating
Wine Spectator 95 point ratingWine Spectator 95 point rating
The Wine Advocate 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 95 point rating
2000
The Wine Advocate 99 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 99 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 97 point ratingWine Enthusiast 97 point rating
Wine & Spirits 95 point ratingWine & Spirits 95 point rating
1983
Wine Spectator 97 point ratingWine Spectator 97 point rating
1953
Wine Spectator 92 point ratingWine Spectator 92 point rating
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

An intense, deep color, black in the middle with purple glints on the rim. A powerful nose. Rich with luxuriant fruit and hints of eucalyptus and bay leaves. The Palate develops beautifully with finesse and complexity and very coated tannins that are in no way aggressive.

Probably the greatest Cheval Blanc of the second half o the 20th century. To lay down a long time.

critical acclaim:

"Aromas of blueberry, sweet tobacco, leather and pipe tobacco turning to raisins and Christmas cake. What a wine. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a very well-integrated palate. Dark color. A big and powerful wine still. Blockbuster. Massive. Just a baby.—'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Best after 2013."

98 Points

Wine Spectator

"Full, bright medium ruby. Nose shows an almost liqueur-like ripeness, along with notes of bitter chocolate and menthol; a great expression of ripe but youthfully unevolved cabernet franc. Extremely dense and pure but still quite tight and showing a minty austerity. Wonderful acids give the wine superb clarity of flavor. This will require another decade to unfold. Finishes impressively persistent and juicy. Drink 2010 through 2030.

95+ points."

95 Points

International Wine Cellar

"This blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as classic aromas of menthol, plums, mulberries, and assorted black fruits. The oak, texture, acidity, and tannin are all beautifully integrated. While full-bodied, elegant, concentrated, and impeccably balanced, it requires several years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2020."

93 Points

The Wine Advocate

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