Cheval Blanc 2016

 Cheval Blanc 2016 showcases a stunning deep ruby color that is vibrant and alluring. On the nose, it offers a captivating bouquet of black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, intermingled with floral notes, spices, and hints of cedar and tobacco. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity providing structure and balance. Flavors of dark cherries, plums, chocolate, and exotic spices harmoniously meld together, creating a complex and layered taste profile. The finish is long, lingering, and impeccably refined, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and finesse. Cheval Blanc 2016 is a wine of exceptional quality and depth, reflecting the unique terroir and meticulous craftsmanship of this renowned estate. It is a true masterpiece that embodies the essence of Bordeaux winemaking and promises a remarkable drinking experience.

Robert Parker - 100 Points

"The 2016 Cheval Blanc is blended of 59.5% Merlot, 37.2% Cabernet Franc and 3.3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is incredibly youthful yet not so shy as some other 2016s at this stage, giving wonderfully intense scents of red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries and violets with nuances of star anise, cinnamon stick, rose hip tea, cigar box and wood smoke plus a touch of beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has jaw-dropping elegance and depth, offering up layer upon layer of fragrant red and black fruits plus an extraordinary array of mineral sparks, supported by a rock-solid grainy texture, finishing with epic persistence and an edifying perfume. This is a very different style from the rich, opulently hedonic 2015, yet this wonderfully fragrant, beautifully poised and intellectually compelling 2016 is equally extraordinary."

Antonio Galloni - 98 Points

"The 2016 Cheval Blanc has an exquisite bouquet of pixelated black and red fruit, crushed stone, violets and seamlessly integrated new oak; this is utterly seductive. The medium-bodied palate reveals a hint of marmalade on the entry. Powerful and dense, this is an impressive, almost heady nascent wine with plenty of grip and sinew toward the finish. Maybe it lacks that crystalline detail at the moment, but it is clearly a long-term proposition. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting."