Château Cheval Blanc 2015 (750 ml)

100 Bod. - Wine Advocate

Premier Grand Cru Classé iz St. Émiliona, Cheval Blanc se smatra pravom vinskom ikonom. Ovaj jedinstveni i prepoznatljivi dragulj, koji obožavaju ljubitelji vina širom svijeta, teško je nabaviti. Poznat je i po tome što ima jedan od najviših udjela Cabernet Franca u kupaži – željezom bogata šljunkovita i pjeskovita tla na glini omogućavaju ovoj sorti zrelost kakva se ne postiže nigdje drugdje u Bordeauxu.

Berba 2015. bila je gotovo savršena u St. Émilionu, a te izuzetne uslove u potpunosti odražava i ovaj Cheval Blanc.  Njegov buket odiše kompleksnošću, s bogatim aromama tamne trešnje, crnog ribizla, mente i suptilnih dimnih nota. Na nepcu je kombinacija satenske teksture i snage, gdje se raskošnost Merlota savršeno nadopunjuje strukturom i aromatičnim karakterom Cabernet Franca.  Zahvaljujući svojoj dubini i preciznosti, ovo nije samo izvanredan St. Émilion i izuzetan Cheval Blanc, već jedno od najvećih vina Bordeauxa u berbi 2015.

100 points - The Wine Advocate

A Premier Grand Cru Classé of St. Émilion, Cheval Blanc is considered an icon. A unique, unmistakable wine that is coveted by wine lovers all over the world and is therefore hard to come by, it is also known to have one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Franc in its blend:  the iron-rich gravel and sandy soil on clay give this variety a ripeness like nowhere else in Bordeaux.

2015 was a near-perfect vintage in St. Émilion, conditions reflected amply in this Cheval Blanc.  It offers a bouquet rich with complexity:  dark cherry, blackcurrant, mint and smoky undertones... while on the palate it is all satin texture and power.  The plushiness of Merlot perfectly balances (and compliments) the structure and aromatic character of the Cabernet Franc.  Given its profound depth and precision, this is not only a standout St. Émilion and Cheval Blanc, but one of the greatest wines from all of Bordeaux in 2015.