Château Cheval Blanc St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
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The 2012 Cheval Blanc has a lovely bouquet with raspberry coulis, hints of marmalade and just a touch of espresso, nicely detailed though not intense. The palate is medium-bodied with a strict entry. This is quite backward and tight, lightly spiced with a touch of sour cherry and cracked black pepper on the finish. This is a delicious, well-crafted Cheval Blanc. A second bottle demonstrates just a little more backbone and persistence. Tasted twice at Bordeaux Index's Ten Year-On tasting and blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
The 2012 Cheval Blanc has a lovely bouquet with raspberry coulis, hints of marmalade and just a touch of espresso, nicely detailed though not intense. The palate is medium-bodied with a strict entry. This is quite backward and tight, lightly spiced with a touch of sour cherry and cracked black pepper on the finish. This is a delicious, well-crafted Cheval Blanc. A second bottle demonstrates just a little more backbone and persistence. Tasted twice at Bordeaux Index's Ten Year-On tasting and blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
9.4
Jim Reed
Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors
2012 vintage
2012 vintage
9.4Maxwell Burns
Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA
Yes, this is... Ridiculous. Way too young but...
Yes, this is... Ridiculous. Way too young but...
9.7
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Warm ripe mid and dark red fruits. Great red & purple florals. Nice spice.
Warm ripe mid and dark red fruits. Great red & purple florals. Nice spice.
9.3
