2023 Château Cheval Blanc - Wood case x6 Bottles

📌 Description

Château Cheval Blanc 2023 represents the contemporary expression of one of Saint-Émilion’s greatest estates. This vintage combines precision, freshness, and depth, revealing a remarkable balance between concentration and elegance. The 2023 once again confirms the estate’s ability to craft wines of exceptional purity and finesse, even in demanding vintages.

🍇 Grape Variety

A traditional blend dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc (exact proportions vary by vintage).

A complex profile: blackcurrant, black cherry, violet, graphite, cocoa, fine spices, and subtle oak.

🌍 Region / Country

Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion (France).

Unique soils of gravel and clay provide power, depth, and exceptional ageing potential.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 16 and 17 °C (61–63 °F).

Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young.

⏳ Ageing Potential

25 to 40 years.

• 2028–2035: structured youth, intense fruit, aromatic precision.

• 2036–2065+: peak maturity with tertiary complexity (truffle, fine leather, blond tobacco).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep purple with violet highlights.

• Clarity: dense and brilliant.

• Legs: thick and concentrated.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: powerful and refined.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits, blackcurrant.

• Second nose: violet, graphite, cocoa, noble spices.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and precise.

• Structure: fine, structured tannins, remarkable freshness, great concentration.

• Dominant aromas: dark fruits, spices, mineral notes.

• Overall balance: masterful and harmonious.

• Length: exceptional, deep, and persistent finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Dry-aged rib of beef.

• Roast lamb.

• Game in sauce.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A great Saint-Émilion combining controlled power with elegance. An iconic cuvée built to age for decades.