2016 Château Cheval Blanc

2004 was a year with temperatures and water stress usual for Bordeaux. The wine is very classic, with excellent freshness, aromatic precision, and silky tannin​.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2005 was one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern vintages, marked by near-perfect weather—sunny, dry days and cool nights that ensured slow, even ripening. At Cheval Blanc, the gravel and clay terroir allowed both Merlot and Cabernet Franc to achieve optimal phenolic maturity, resulting in a wine of intensity, finesse, and extraordinary aging potential. The estate produced a wine that epitomizes the harmony and structure of the vintage.