Cheval Blanc

About Château Cheval Blanc

One of the four Premier Grand Cru Classé A estates in St-Émilion, Château Cheval Blanc was in fact matched solely by the ancient Ausone in this ranking since the system’s foundation in 1955.

Once part of its neighbour Château Figeac, the land which now constitutes this Right Bank legend was purchased by the Ducasse family in 1838 from what was then the 200 hectare Figeac estate. It must have come as some injury to the sensational Figeac’s pride to be ranked one level below its former holdings, but the terroir of Cheval Blanc is irresistible in its majesty.

In the modern era, the team at Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most meticulous and driven in the region. Every facet of viticulture management to terroir analysis to winemaking is pored over and pored over again. For many years, technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet was assisted by the knowledgeable Professor Kees van Leeuwen on-site, meaning every inch of every vine has been studied and analysed since planting in some cases.

Viniculture

Planted to 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, Château Cheval Blanc is found on the “Pomerol side” of St-Émilion, meaning its terroir is significantly different to that of its ancient peer Ausone. Part of the beauty of St-Émilion no doubt lies in this stark difference, as there is no “perfect” typical style nor plot for the appellation's great wines. Akin to Pomerol in more ways that proximity, the Merlot of Cheval Blanc is planted on gravel whilst the Cabernet Franc rests on well-drained thick clay, the fabled substance abundant at Château Pétrus.

Aromatics are a particular focus of Château Cheval Blanc, with Pierre-Olivier Clouet declaring “that aspect is crucial to us”. This emphasis leads the property to be one of the very earliest to harvest on the Right Bank, an attempt to capture as much delicacy and freshness as possible to layer into its sumptuous bouquet. Famed for its floral, smoky edges and whisps of perfectly ripened fruit, this is truly one of the world’s great wines.

Prices: In Bond Inc. VAT

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Cheval Blanc 1948 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £6,565.48
1948	Cheval Blanc 1948 (1x75cl) Vinous - Neal Martin (99) The 1948 Cheval Blanc may well constitute the most unheralded legendary wine of the 20th century, in no small part because it precedes the 1947. However, after years of several mavens lionizing this vintage and after one impressive but not convincing bottle, I encountered a 1948 Cheval Blanc that frankly, blew me away. This third bottle originates from the same source as that and mirrors its performance. Deep and lucid in color, it has a quite astonishing bouquet that is high-toned and decadent: kirsch, blueberry and a hint of liquorice, all beautifully defined. But it is the power that knocks you sideways. The palate is exquisitely balanced with supple tannin, velvety in texture with a multi-layered smorgasbord of glistening red fruit towards the finish – wild strawberry, Morello cherry, and cranberry all mixed with subtle ferrous and tobacco notes. It is a wondrous Saint-Émilion that I would dearly love to compare with the 1947 one day! Tasted at a private dinner in London. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	99 (VN (NM)) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £6,565.48
Cheval Blanc 1949 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,922.00
1949	Cheval Blanc 1949 (1x75cl) See photographs, mid shoulder Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £2,922.00
Cheval Blanc 1953 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,664.40
1953	Cheval Blanc 1953 (1x75cl) See photographs Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £1,664.40
Cheval Blanc 1954 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,174.68
1954	Cheval Blanc 1954 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £2,174.68
Cheval Blanc 1955 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,513.48
1955	Cheval Blanc 1955 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £1,513.48
Cheval Blanc 1969 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £8,598.94
1969	Cheval Blanc 1969 (12x75cl) as per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £8,598.94
Cheval Blanc 1969 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £981.88
1969	Cheval Blanc 1969 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £981.88
Cheval Blanc 1970 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £546.28
1970	Cheval Blanc 1970 (1x75cl) As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £546.28
Cheval Blanc 1971 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,007.08
1971	Cheval Blanc 1971 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (84) Somewhat of a disappointment, the 1971, while very good, has in the last several years, begun to brown badly. Nevertheless, the wine still has plenty of sweet fruit, a burnt, roasted character to its bouquet, and medium body. The 1971 is a pleasant, lowbrow Cheval Blanc that should be drunk over the next 2-3 years. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 10/90. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	84 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,007.08
Cheval Blanc 1974 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £666.28
1974	Cheval Blanc 1974 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £666.28
Cheval Blanc 1975 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £757.48
1975	Cheval Blanc 1975 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (88) Cheval Blanc was one of the more forward and fun to drink 1975s fifteen years ago, but its evolution has slowed considerably. It reveals some of the kinky, exotic Cheval Blanc complexity, with chocolate, mint, cedar, and sweet fruit filling the moderately intense bouquet. Although the color displays considerable amber at the edge, it has a deep ruby/garnet center, as well as plenty of sweet, ripe fruit with noticeable glycerin and extract. It is a rich, firmly-styled Cheval Blanc that juxtaposes power and tough tannin with plenty of sweet jammy fruit. I admire and enjoy this fully mature wine, which is capable of lasting for 15+ more years. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	88 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £757.48
Cheval Blanc 1979 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £426.28
1979	Cheval Blanc 1979 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (86) At one time elegant, lightweight, and pleasant, the 1979 Cheval Blanc continues to develop in an unexciting fashion. The color is light ruby with a watery edge. The nose offers minty, mineral, earthy, herbaceous aromas backed by some berry and coffee-scented fruit. Light and lacking substance, with a short, angular finish, this wine was more enjoyable several years ago. Drink it up. Last tasted, 5/93. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	86 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £426.28
Cheval Blanc 1981 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £6,524.40
1981	Cheval Blanc 1981 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (89) This somewhat charming, lightweight Cheval Blanc is fully mature but elegant, with sweet red and black currant fruit intermixed with mineral, licorice, and a hint of herbs. Spicy, medium-bodied, and very pleasant, this wine’s harmony gives it considerable appeal. Drink up. Last tasted, 11/02. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £6,524.40
Cheval Blanc 1981 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £627.60
1981	Cheval Blanc 1981 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (89) This somewhat charming, lightweight Cheval Blanc is fully mature but elegant, with sweet red and black currant fruit intermixed with mineral, licorice, and a hint of herbs. Spicy, medium-bodied, and very pleasant, this wine’s harmony gives it considerable appeal. Drink up. Last tasted, 11/02. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	4	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £627.60
Cheval Blanc 1985 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £10,738.54
1985	Cheval Blanc 1985 (12x75cl) Wine Spectator (94) Deep color, very rich and concentrated yet with an underlying feel of elegance and anise that keeps unfolding on the palate. Finish is long and lingering. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	94 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £10,738.54
Cheval Blanc 1985 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £4,661.27
1985	Cheval Blanc 1985 (6x75cl) Wine Spectator (94) Deep color, very rich and concentrated yet with an underlying feel of elegance and anise that keeps unfolding on the palate. Finish is long and lingering. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £4,661.27
Cheval Blanc 1986 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £732.28
1986	Cheval Blanc 1986 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (93) Tasted at the château, the 1986 Cheval Blanc has a far superior bouquet to the 1996 Cheval Blanc when I tasted them side by side. The aromatics here are far more cohesive and complex, very delineated with expressive Cabernet Franc, hints of cooked meat, cranberry, juniper berries and wilted rose petals - just gorgeous. The palate is beautifully balanced with slightly furry tannin that is offset by a superb seam of acidity. It is nicely structured but not overbearing, leather and truffle filtering through the black fruit and while there is a little austerity on the finish, it is purely complementary. Though 1986 is not known as a Right Bank vintage, the 1986 Cheval Blanc pulled victory out of the bag and at 30 years, it continues to give immense pleasure. Tasted July 2016. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	93 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £732.28
Cheval Blanc 1986 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £4,296.47
1986	Cheval Blanc 1986 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (93) Tasted at the château, the 1986 Cheval Blanc has a far superior bouquet to the 1996 Cheval Blanc when I tasted them side by side. The aromatics here are far more cohesive and complex, very delineated with expressive Cabernet Franc, hints of cooked meat, cranberry, juniper berries and wilted rose petals - just gorgeous. The palate is beautifully balanced with slightly furry tannin that is offset by a superb seam of acidity. It is nicely structured but not overbearing, leather and truffle filtering through the black fruit and while there is a little austerity on the finish, it is purely complementary. Though 1986 is not known as a Right Bank vintage, the 1986 Cheval Blanc pulled victory out of the bag and at 30 years, it continues to give immense pleasure. Tasted July 2016. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	93 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £4,296.47
Cheval Blanc 1989 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £4,769.35
1989	Cheval Blanc 1989 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (89) Since its bottling, the 1989 has frequently been disappointing. In this tasting, it showed better than it has over the last several years. The 1989 is not a great effort for this chateau. The color is already revealing an amber edge, and the lead pencil, cedar, spicy, black fruit, and vanillin-scented nose is more reminiscent of a young Lafite, than the exotic style associated with Cheval Blanc in a hot, dry, ripe year. This medium weight, lightly tannic wine is very approachable. I have rated the 1989 Cheval Blanc consistently between 87 and 89, which is indicative of an excellent wine, but given the vintage terroir, this is not one of the star's of the 1989 vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years, as there is moderate tannin in the wine's elegant framework, but readers should not expect any miracles. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x150cl	1	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £4,769.35
Cheval Blanc 1989 (4x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,498.40
1989	Cheval Blanc 1989 (4x75cl) Wine Advocate (89) Since its bottling, the 1989 has frequently been disappointing. In this tasting, it showed better than it has over the last several years. The 1989 is not a great effort for this chateau. The color is already revealing an amber edge, and the lead pencil, cedar, spicy, black fruit, and vanillin-scented nose is more reminiscent of a young Lafite, than the exotic style associated with Cheval Blanc in a hot, dry, ripe year. This medium weight, lightly tannic wine is very approachable. I have rated the 1989 Cheval Blanc consistently between 87 and 89, which is indicative of an excellent wine, but given the vintage terroir, this is not one of the star's of the 1989 vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years, as there is moderate tannin in the wine's elegant framework, but readers should not expect any miracles. Recently removed duty paid from an air con cellar where the wines has been stored since purchased en primeur. Sold as per photo. Available 2 weeks Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	4x75cl	1	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,498.40
Cheval Blanc 1990 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £16,217.74
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (12x75cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £16,217.74
Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £5,006.95
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x150cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x150cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £5,006.95
Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,181.08
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x75cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Non SIB - as per photo - repack and low level 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,181.08
Cheval Blanc 1990 (4x75cl) Inc. VAT: £4,855.20
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (4x75cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Recently removed duty paid from an air con cellar where the wines has been stored since purchased en primeur. Sold as per photo. Available 2 weeks Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	4x75cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £4,855.20
Cheval Blanc 1993 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,981.27
1993	Cheval Blanc 1993 (6x75cl) Stephen Tanzer - Vinous (91) Good full ruby-red. Knockout, complex nose offers vibrant aromas of raspberry, sour red cherry, strawberry, licorice and violet, complicated by white pepper and rose. Then moderately dense and fresh in the mouth, with delicately spicy notes of redcurrant, strawberry, licorice, coffee and minerals. This rather elegantly styled wine finishes bright and fresh, with firm, highly polished tannins. This midweight Cheval Blanc lacks the density and concentration of the better vintages, but it has an amazingly pure nose of cabernet franc (I'd score this 95 or more for its aromas) that is a joy to inhale. For those with deep pockets, it's also a fantastic food wine, and a simply amazing buy, since it will cost much less than many other more sought-after Cheval Blanc vintages. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	91 (ST) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,981.27
Cheval Blanc 1996 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £3,187.20
1996	Cheval Blanc 1996 (3x150cl) Wine Spectator (91) Medium ruby, with a garnet edge. Aromas of plum and fresh herbs, such as basil, that turn to cedar and cigar box. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins. Long and flavorful, with subtle chocolate, berry and light coffee aftertaste. Gorgeous.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2007. -JS Lying duty paid and recently removed from a private cellar where the wine was stored in perfect temperature since purchased en primeur Sold as per photo. Available 2 weeks Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	91 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £3,187.20
Cheval Blanc 1998 (1x300cl) Inc. VAT: £5,903.92
1998	Cheval Blanc 1998 (1x300cl) Wine Advocate (100) The 1998 Cheval Blanc, a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-brick in color and absolutely explodes with scents of exotic spices, incense, dried roses, cigar box and licorice, with a core of crème de cassis and dried cherries plus touches of black tea and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with rich, plushly textured fruit and then POW—it hits the mid-palate with an explosion of Chinese five spice and floral perfume sparks, leading to an epically long finish. This cannot fail to impress and can easily cellar for another 30 years or more. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x300cl	4	100 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £5,903.92
Cheval Blanc 1998 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £7,441.67
1998	Cheval Blanc 1998 (3x150cl) Wine Advocate (100) The 1998 Cheval Blanc, a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-brick in color and absolutely explodes with scents of exotic spices, incense, dried roses, cigar box and licorice, with a core of crème de cassis and dried cherries plus touches of black tea and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with rich, plushly textured fruit and then POW—it hits the mid-palate with an explosion of Chinese five spice and floral perfume sparks, leading to an epically long finish. This cannot fail to impress and can easily cellar for another 30 years or more. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	100 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £7,441.67
Cheval Blanc 1999 (1x300cl) Inc. VAT: £3,119.92
1999	Cheval Blanc 1999 (1x300cl) Jancis Robinson (18) Spicy, vegy nose with great, top-quality density and balance. Pretty smart without being too concentrated or sweet. Very fresh and vibrant. Good wine! Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x300cl	5	18 (JR) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £3,119.92
Cheval Blanc 2000 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £11,783.74
2000	Cheval Blanc 2000 (12x75cl) Wine Spectator (100) Superripe, with berry, licorice and cherry. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a very long finish. Unbelievable. More exuberant and thick than 1998. Score range: 95-100 Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £11,783.74

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Cheval Blanc 1948 (1x75cl) In Bond: £5,469.00
1948	Cheval Blanc 1948 (1x75cl) Vinous - Neal Martin (99) The 1948 Cheval Blanc may well constitute the most unheralded legendary wine of the 20th century, in no small part because it precedes the 1947. However, after years of several mavens lionizing this vintage and after one impressive but not convincing bottle, I encountered a 1948 Cheval Blanc that frankly, blew me away. This third bottle originates from the same source as that and mirrors its performance. Deep and lucid in color, it has a quite astonishing bouquet that is high-toned and decadent: kirsch, blueberry and a hint of liquorice, all beautifully defined. But it is the power that knocks you sideways. The palate is exquisitely balanced with supple tannin, velvety in texture with a multi-layered smorgasbord of glistening red fruit towards the finish – wild strawberry, Morello cherry, and cranberry all mixed with subtle ferrous and tobacco notes. It is a wondrous Saint-Émilion that I would dearly love to compare with the 1947 one day! Tasted at a private dinner in London. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	99 (VN (NM)) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £5,469.00
Cheval Blanc 1949 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,922.00
1949	Cheval Blanc 1949 (1x75cl) See photographs, mid shoulder Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £2,922.00
Cheval Blanc 1953 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,664.40
1953	Cheval Blanc 1953 (1x75cl) See photographs Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £1,664.40
Cheval Blanc 1954 (1x75cl) In Bond: £1,810.00
1954	Cheval Blanc 1954 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £1,810.00
Cheval Blanc 1955 (1x75cl) In Bond: £1,259.00
1955	Cheval Blanc 1955 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £1,259.00
Cheval Blanc 1969 (12x75cl) In Bond: £7,139.00
1969	Cheval Blanc 1969 (12x75cl) as per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £7,139.00
Cheval Blanc 1969 (1x75cl) In Bond: £816.00
1969	Cheval Blanc 1969 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £816.00
Cheval Blanc 1970 (1x75cl) In Bond: £453.00
1970	Cheval Blanc 1970 (1x75cl) As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £453.00
Cheval Blanc 1971 (1x75cl) In Bond: £837.00
1971	Cheval Blanc 1971 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (84) Somewhat of a disappointment, the 1971, while very good, has in the last several years, begun to brown badly. Nevertheless, the wine still has plenty of sweet fruit, a burnt, roasted character to its bouquet, and medium body. The 1971 is a pleasant, lowbrow Cheval Blanc that should be drunk over the next 2-3 years. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 10/90. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	84 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £837.00
Cheval Blanc 1974 (1x75cl) In Bond: £553.00
1974	Cheval Blanc 1974 (1x75cl) Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	In Bond: £553.00
Cheval Blanc 1975 (1x75cl) In Bond: £629.00
1975	Cheval Blanc 1975 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (88) Cheval Blanc was one of the more forward and fun to drink 1975s fifteen years ago, but its evolution has slowed considerably. It reveals some of the kinky, exotic Cheval Blanc complexity, with chocolate, mint, cedar, and sweet fruit filling the moderately intense bouquet. Although the color displays considerable amber at the edge, it has a deep ruby/garnet center, as well as plenty of sweet, ripe fruit with noticeable glycerin and extract. It is a rich, firmly-styled Cheval Blanc that juxtaposes power and tough tannin with plenty of sweet jammy fruit. I admire and enjoy this fully mature wine, which is capable of lasting for 15+ more years. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	88 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £629.00
Cheval Blanc 1979 (1x75cl) In Bond: £353.00
1979	Cheval Blanc 1979 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (86) At one time elegant, lightweight, and pleasant, the 1979 Cheval Blanc continues to develop in an unexciting fashion. The color is light ruby with a watery edge. The nose offers minty, mineral, earthy, herbaceous aromas backed by some berry and coffee-scented fruit. Light and lacking substance, with a short, angular finish, this wine was more enjoyable several years ago. Drink it up. Last tasted, 5/93. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	86 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £353.00
Cheval Blanc 1981 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £6,524.40
1981	Cheval Blanc 1981 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (89) This somewhat charming, lightweight Cheval Blanc is fully mature but elegant, with sweet red and black currant fruit intermixed with mineral, licorice, and a hint of herbs. Spicy, medium-bodied, and very pleasant, this wine’s harmony gives it considerable appeal. Drink up. Last tasted, 11/02. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £6,524.40
Cheval Blanc 1981 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £627.60
1981	Cheval Blanc 1981 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (89) This somewhat charming, lightweight Cheval Blanc is fully mature but elegant, with sweet red and black currant fruit intermixed with mineral, licorice, and a hint of herbs. Spicy, medium-bodied, and very pleasant, this wine’s harmony gives it considerable appeal. Drink up. Last tasted, 11/02. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	4	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £627.60
Cheval Blanc 1985 (12x75cl) In Bond: £8,922.00
1985	Cheval Blanc 1985 (12x75cl) Wine Spectator (94) Deep color, very rich and concentrated yet with an underlying feel of elegance and anise that keeps unfolding on the palate. Finish is long and lingering. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	94 (WS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £8,922.00
Cheval Blanc 1985 (6x75cl) In Bond: £3,871.00
1985	Cheval Blanc 1985 (6x75cl) Wine Spectator (94) Deep color, very rich and concentrated yet with an underlying feel of elegance and anise that keeps unfolding on the palate. Finish is long and lingering. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £3,871.00
Cheval Blanc 1986 (1x75cl) In Bond: £608.00
1986	Cheval Blanc 1986 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (93) Tasted at the château, the 1986 Cheval Blanc has a far superior bouquet to the 1996 Cheval Blanc when I tasted them side by side. The aromatics here are far more cohesive and complex, very delineated with expressive Cabernet Franc, hints of cooked meat, cranberry, juniper berries and wilted rose petals - just gorgeous. The palate is beautifully balanced with slightly furry tannin that is offset by a superb seam of acidity. It is nicely structured but not overbearing, leather and truffle filtering through the black fruit and while there is a little austerity on the finish, it is purely complementary. Though 1986 is not known as a Right Bank vintage, the 1986 Cheval Blanc pulled victory out of the bag and at 30 years, it continues to give immense pleasure. Tasted July 2016. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	93 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £608.00
Cheval Blanc 1986 (6x75cl) In Bond: £3,567.00
1986	Cheval Blanc 1986 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (93) Tasted at the château, the 1986 Cheval Blanc has a far superior bouquet to the 1996 Cheval Blanc when I tasted them side by side. The aromatics here are far more cohesive and complex, very delineated with expressive Cabernet Franc, hints of cooked meat, cranberry, juniper berries and wilted rose petals - just gorgeous. The palate is beautifully balanced with slightly furry tannin that is offset by a superb seam of acidity. It is nicely structured but not overbearing, leather and truffle filtering through the black fruit and while there is a little austerity on the finish, it is purely complementary. Though 1986 is not known as a Right Bank vintage, the 1986 Cheval Blanc pulled victory out of the bag and at 30 years, it continues to give immense pleasure. Tasted July 2016. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	93 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £3,567.00
Cheval Blanc 1989 (1x150cl) In Bond: £3,970.00
1989	Cheval Blanc 1989 (1x150cl) Wine Advocate (89) Since its bottling, the 1989 has frequently been disappointing. In this tasting, it showed better than it has over the last several years. The 1989 is not a great effort for this chateau. The color is already revealing an amber edge, and the lead pencil, cedar, spicy, black fruit, and vanillin-scented nose is more reminiscent of a young Lafite, than the exotic style associated with Cheval Blanc in a hot, dry, ripe year. This medium weight, lightly tannic wine is very approachable. I have rated the 1989 Cheval Blanc consistently between 87 and 89, which is indicative of an excellent wine, but given the vintage terroir, this is not one of the star's of the 1989 vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years, as there is moderate tannin in the wine's elegant framework, but readers should not expect any miracles. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x150cl	1	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £3,970.00
Cheval Blanc 1989 (4x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,498.40
1989	Cheval Blanc 1989 (4x75cl) Wine Advocate (89) Since its bottling, the 1989 has frequently been disappointing. In this tasting, it showed better than it has over the last several years. The 1989 is not a great effort for this chateau. The color is already revealing an amber edge, and the lead pencil, cedar, spicy, black fruit, and vanillin-scented nose is more reminiscent of a young Lafite, than the exotic style associated with Cheval Blanc in a hot, dry, ripe year. This medium weight, lightly tannic wine is very approachable. I have rated the 1989 Cheval Blanc consistently between 87 and 89, which is indicative of an excellent wine, but given the vintage terroir, this is not one of the star's of the 1989 vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years, as there is moderate tannin in the wine's elegant framework, but readers should not expect any miracles. Recently removed duty paid from an air con cellar where the wines has been stored since purchased en primeur. Sold as per photo. Available 2 weeks Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	4x75cl	1	89 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,498.40
Cheval Blanc 1990 (12x75cl) In Bond: £13,488.00
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (12x75cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £13,488.00
Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x150cl) In Bond: £4,168.00
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x150cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x150cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £4,168.00
Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x75cl) In Bond: £982.00
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (1x75cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Non SIB - as per photo - repack and low level 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £982.00
Cheval Blanc 1990 (4x75cl) Inc. VAT: £4,855.20
1990	Cheval Blanc 1990 (4x75cl) Decanter (100) The standout wine of the entire tasting. Powerful, smooth, mouthfilling sweetness, still deeply coloured. You will find it hard to track down this wine on the market today, and even more difficult to avoid paying crazy sums for it, but I can assure you that it stands out for the intense, finely picked-out, fleshy fruit notes of sweet damson and plum unrolling against smoked coffee and liquorice notes. Truffles, tobacco and exotic spices are all here – and it’s hard to imagine how it can have done better. Oh, and Le Petit Cheval in this vintage was 98% Cabernet Franc, so another one to look out for if the beauty of the Cabernet in the main wine is anything to go by. Harvest 11-25 September, 40hl/ha yield. They made 76% first wine and 12% Petit Cheval, with the rest sold off in bulk. Recently removed duty paid from an air con cellar where the wines has been stored since purchased en primeur. Sold as per photo. Available 2 weeks Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	4x75cl	1	100 (DC) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £4,855.20
Cheval Blanc 1993 (6x75cl) In Bond: £2,471.00
1993	Cheval Blanc 1993 (6x75cl) Stephen Tanzer - Vinous (91) Good full ruby-red. Knockout, complex nose offers vibrant aromas of raspberry, sour red cherry, strawberry, licorice and violet, complicated by white pepper and rose. Then moderately dense and fresh in the mouth, with delicately spicy notes of redcurrant, strawberry, licorice, coffee and minerals. This rather elegantly styled wine finishes bright and fresh, with firm, highly polished tannins. This midweight Cheval Blanc lacks the density and concentration of the better vintages, but it has an amazingly pure nose of cabernet franc (I'd score this 95 or more for its aromas) that is a joy to inhale. For those with deep pockets, it's also a fantastic food wine, and a simply amazing buy, since it will cost much less than many other more sought-after Cheval Blanc vintages. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	91 (ST) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £2,471.00
Cheval Blanc 1996 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £3,187.20
1996	Cheval Blanc 1996 (3x150cl) Wine Spectator (91) Medium ruby, with a garnet edge. Aromas of plum and fresh herbs, such as basil, that turn to cedar and cigar box. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins. Long and flavorful, with subtle chocolate, berry and light coffee aftertaste. Gorgeous.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2007. -JS Lying duty paid and recently removed from a private cellar where the wine was stored in perfect temperature since purchased en primeur Sold as per photo. Available 2 weeks Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	91 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £3,187.20
Cheval Blanc 1998 (1x300cl) In Bond: £4,911.00
1998	Cheval Blanc 1998 (1x300cl) Wine Advocate (100) The 1998 Cheval Blanc, a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-brick in color and absolutely explodes with scents of exotic spices, incense, dried roses, cigar box and licorice, with a core of crème de cassis and dried cherries plus touches of black tea and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with rich, plushly textured fruit and then POW—it hits the mid-palate with an explosion of Chinese five spice and floral perfume sparks, leading to an epically long finish. This cannot fail to impress and can easily cellar for another 30 years or more. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x300cl	4	100 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £4,911.00
Cheval Blanc 1998 (3x150cl) In Bond: £6,188.00
1998	Cheval Blanc 1998 (3x150cl) Wine Advocate (100) The 1998 Cheval Blanc, a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-brick in color and absolutely explodes with scents of exotic spices, incense, dried roses, cigar box and licorice, with a core of crème de cassis and dried cherries plus touches of black tea and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with rich, plushly textured fruit and then POW—it hits the mid-palate with an explosion of Chinese five spice and floral perfume sparks, leading to an epically long finish. This cannot fail to impress and can easily cellar for another 30 years or more. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	100 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £6,188.00
Cheval Blanc 1999 (1x300cl) In Bond: £2,591.00
1999	Cheval Blanc 1999 (1x300cl) Jancis Robinson (18) Spicy, vegy nose with great, top-quality density and balance. Pretty smart without being too concentrated or sweet. Very fresh and vibrant. Good wine! Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x300cl	5	18 (JR) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £2,591.00
Cheval Blanc 2000 (12x75cl) In Bond: £9,793.00
2000	Cheval Blanc 2000 (12x75cl) Wine Spectator (100) Superripe, with berry, licorice and cherry. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a very long finish. Unbelievable. More exuberant and thick than 1998. Score range: 95-100 Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (WS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £9,793.00

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