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2000 Château Cheval Blanc

Sale price$1,230.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

The 2000 Château Cheval Blanc is an iconic wine from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated vintages, showcasing the estate’s unparalleled terroir and winemaking mastery. Aromas of ripe plum, cassis, and truffle transition to a seamless palate of dark fruit, cocoa, and earthy spice, with polished tannins delivering a wine of extraordinary longevity and elegance. A must-have for collectors seeking a perfect expression of Saint-Émilion.


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Coming out of a relatively dormant state, this 2000 is a spectacular Cheval Blanc. Of recent vintages, I think only the 2009 can give it a run for its money. A blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, the wine has a sweet nose of menthol, melted licorice, boysenberry, blueberry, and cassis. A broad wine with compelling purity, a layered texture, and sweet tannin, with hints of coffee and earth in the background, this is by far the best Cheval Blanc since 1990 and before 2009. It is a legend in the making and can actually be drunk now, as the tannins have nearly melted away. This is a beauty with incredibly complex aromatics. Drink it over the next 25-30 years.

Robert Parker
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Closed and backward over the past decade, the 2000 Chateau Cheval Blanc seems to have turned the corner and is drinking spectacularly well today, with the hallmark elegance and complexity of this estate front and center. Sweet red and black fruits, spice box, dried flowers, and forest floor notes all develop with time in the glass, and it has a balanced, resolved style on the palate that’s a joy to drink. The 2000 is blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, and while mature, it has another two decades or more of prime drinking ahead of it.

Jeb Dunnuck
97

In 2000, it seems the Cabernet Franc made Cheval Blanc. It has given a mysterious, wonderful perfume to the intense richness of the Merlot. It has less of the explosive power of Ausone, it is more subtle and elegant, reserving its explosion of richness for the end, when a welter of black fruits seems to go on for ever.

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2000 Château Cheval Blanc Sale price$1,230.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

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The Estate

Cheval Blanc undoubtedly reigns supreme in Saint Emilion. Its surprising blend, dominated by Cabernet Franc, allows it a style and elegance coveted across the right bank. Although devoid of Cabernet Sauvignon, this Premier Grand Cru Classé A remains an exceptional aging wine that withstands the test of time, even decades, to ultimately offer us highly complex bouquets where moka mingles with truffle and raspberry. Since 1998, Château Cheval Blanc has been owned by Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault. It is managed by Pierre Lurton, an iconic figure in the Bordeaux wine region.

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Refined & Iconic Vintage

A warm and consistent 2000 vintage delivered ripe, concentrated wines with perfect balance. Cheval Blanc’s terroir brought elegance, complexity, and a long, seamless finish to this remarkable wine.

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Bold & Opulent Saint-Émilion

The exceptional 2009 vintage in Bordeaux brought ripe, concentrated fruit with polished tannins. Cheval Blanc’s sandy-clay soils enhanced balance and finesse in this opulent and luxurious wine.

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Legendary & Structured Saint-Émilion

The near-perfect 2010 vintage produced wines with exceptional structure, depth, and balance. Cheval Blanc’s diverse terroir of gravel, clay, and sand contributed complexity and power to this age-worthy wine.

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Balance Beats Adversity

Château Cheval Blanc, the iconic Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate, produced a remarkable wine in 2016. The vintage began with a wet spring, but conditions improved dramatically with a warm, dry summer and autumn. This extended period of fine weather allowed for a leisurely harvest of perfectly ripened grapes. The resulting wine is praised for its depth, complexity, and exceptional balance between power and finesse.

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Concentration Conquers Challenges

The 2018 vintage from Château Cheval Blanc showcases the estate's ability to excel even in challenging years. The season began with heavy rainfall and mildew pressure, requiring vigilant vineyard management. However, a long, hot summer followed, leading to optimal ripening conditions. Careful selection during harvest ensured only the best fruit was used, resulting in a wine of great concentration, freshness, and aromatic complexity.

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Mastering Nature's Extremes

2020 extreme vintage: great summer drought and intense heat during the harvest. This wine perfectly reflect these climatic conditions, with an intense and ripe nose, and a powerful and dense tannic structure.

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Classic Despite Challenges

Château Cheval Blanc faced significant challenges in 2021 but managed to produce a wine that reflects the estate's unwavering commitment to quality. The vintage was marked by severe spring frosts, resulting in reduced yields, followed by a cool, wet summer that increased disease pressure. Meticulous vineyard work and strict selection during harvest were crucial in maintaining quality. The resulting wine, while perhaps less opulent than recent vintages, showcases finesse, bright acidity, and the classic Cheval Blanc elegance.

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Structured Grace, Long-Lived

The long, temperate growing season favored Cabernet Franc, which flourished with aromatic depth and tension. Even ripening and low disease pressure enhanced purity. A poised, structured Cheval Blanc built for aging.

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