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Chateau Cheval Blanc  2003
Chateau Cheval Blanc 2003

Chateau Cheval Blanc 2003


Bordeaux Red Blends

from St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Price: $449.00
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 101982 
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:

There are places in the world which are made exceptional by history and chance. Cheval Blanc is one example. In the 18th century a large area of the current estate of Cheval Blanc was covered in vines. This can be seen on a map drawn up by Bellayme in 1764. one century later, a period of slow renovation began. In 1871, adjacent plots were acquired, giving the vineyard its definitive layout. drainage system and planting of the cabaret franc grape variety.

critical acclaim:

"Blackberry, mineral and lightly toasted oak. Subtle and complex. Full-bodied, with wonderfully sweet fruit character and ultrarefined tannins. Goes on and on. Gorgeous and seductive. Best after 2009. 5,055 cases made."

96 Points

Wine Spectator

"There have been more complete Cheval Blancs than this, but this 2003 does have power. Huge fruit, huge solid tannins, concentration - maybe some charm would create a better wine. 92-94"

93 Points

Wine Enthusiast

"Good full, deep red. Sexy aromas of mocha, tobacco and milk chocolate, with a suggestion of roasted nuts. Suave, fine-grained and sappy, with lovely vinosity in the context of this heatwave vintage. Redcurrant and milk chocolate flavors linger impressively on the finish, which shows noteworthy energy and length, with sweet tannins. With its high percentage of 55% cabernet franc, this was very closed at the beginning, notes Berrouet, but is now "more human." But today I don't find enough complexity to merit an even higher score."

91 Points

International Wine Cellar

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