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2005 Chateau Cheval Blanc (1.5L OWC)
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Vintage: 2005
Format: 1.5L
Wine Name: Chateau Cheval Blanc
Vineyard:
Designation: Grand Cru
Appellation: St. Emilion
Producer: Chateau Cheval Blanc
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais
Alcohol:
Tasting note: The
first bottle, though not obviously faulty, was not convincing. I asked
for another one- a strain on the budget, but a great bonus for the
tasters: fabulously complex and subtle nose, mellow, full-bodied, punchy
and savoury palate with amazing complexity. The texture of the tannin
is divine, the length wonderfully subtle. And yet I would advise to wait
for the extra bonus spark that will come with age. (96pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)
Tasted: Dec. 2009
Score: 96
Drink: 2015-50
Tasting note: Good deep ruby-red. Knockout nose offers
terrific vinosity to the aromas of dark raspberry, mocha, minerals,
licorice, menthol and dark chocolate. Lush, fat and suave, with superb
energy and lift to the fine-grained, palate-staining flavors. Despite
its rather high 14% alcohol, this boasts near-perfect balance and
finishes with outstanding verve. A great vintage for Cheval, and likely
to improve in bottle for at least two or three decades. (96+?pts. Stephen Tanzer)
Tasted: May/Jun. 2008
Score: 96+?
Drink: N/A
Tasting note: The dense ruby/purple-hued 2005 Cheval Blanc’s ethereal bouquet of
menthol, coffee, wet stones, black cherries, blackberries, and hints of
graphite and spice soars from the glass. An equal part blend of Cabernet
Franc and Merlot, it is medium to full-bodied with a gorgeous texture
in addition to high tannins that glide over the palate with no
angularity or astringency. While it does not quite reach the perfection
of the 2000, it should rival the profound 1998 and 1990. This is not a
Cheval Blanc for near-term drinking as it demands at least a decade’s
worth of cellaring. (96pts. Robert Parker)
Tasted: Apr. 2008
Score: 96
Drink: 2017-35
Tasting note: This is really gorgeous on the nose, with blackberry, mineral, light
vanilla bean and milk chocolate. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and
a long, caressing finish. This is racy and very beautiful. The tannins
coat the palate, but leave a provoking impression. A Cheval for
long-term aging. (97pts. JS, Wine Spectator)
Tasted: Mar. 31, 2008
Score: 97
Drink: After 2017
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