Descrição

Château Cheval Blanc é um nome de renome em Bordéus e um dos vinhos mais prestigiados em todo o mundo. Classificado como Premier Grand Cru Classé A, ganhou pela primeira vez a medalha de ouro na Exposição Universal de Paris em 1878. Trata-se de um coupage de Cabernet franc (majoritário pela primeira vez em 10 anos), Merlot e Cabernet sauvignon, com uma enorme capacidade de envelhecimento.

Informações de produto

A adega
Château Cheval Blanc
Tipo
Tinto
Colheita
2021
Álcool
14.0% vol.
Variedade
Cabernet franc, Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon
Origem
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Prova

Vista
Cor vermelha escura, intensa e profunda.
Nariz
Aromas de frutos vermelhos maduros, bagas silvestres, amoras e groselhas, com notas florais de violeta, especiarias e um toque sutil de madeira.
Boca
Saboroso e redondo, com taninos densos. O final é longo e deixa uma sensação fresca.
Temperatura de servir
Recomenda-se servir a 16 ºC.

Vinha e preparação

Tamanho
39 hectares.
Solo
Argila e cascalho.
Clima
Colheita marcada por uma primavera desafiante devido às geadas e ao míldio, que provocaram uma maturação lenta e prolongada das uvas.

Avaliação dos peritos

James Suckling:

The aromas of currants and flowers with hints of stones and sandalwood are enticing. Medium- to full-bodied, with an impressive structure of polished yet intense and focused tannins that run the length of the wine. Both the acidity and tannins play off each other, giving a punchy character. A classic Cheval. Only 13.3% alcohol. 52% cabernet franc, 43% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon. For a decade or so, this wine never had so much cabernet franc. Needs four or five years to soften. Drink after 2029.

The Wine Advocate:

The 2021 Château Cheval Blanc has turned out beautifully in bottle, and director Pierre-Olivier Clouet even considers it to be superior to the 2020, a preference that I share. Wafting from the glass with aromas of mulberries and cherries mingled with incense, iris and rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a rich, concentrated mid-palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins and concluding with a long, penetrating, rose-inflected finish.

Jeb Dunnuck:

The Grand Vin 2021 Château Cheval Blanc is unquestionably a candidate for the wine of the vintage. Based on 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (the 2011 comes close to this blend), it has a vivid purple hue as well as gorgeous aromatics of black raspberries, spring flowers, cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, and incredibly elegant, it has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. While it already offers pleasure, it deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and will shine over the following two decades.