Parker about Château Cheval Blanc 2022
he 2022 Château Cheval Blanc has turned out beautifully in bottle, bursting from the glass with aromas of minty mulberries, licorice and rose petals mingled with hints of pipe tobacco and baking chocolate. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it's layered and unctuous, with sweet, powdery tannins and a broad, enveloping profile, concluding with a long, fragrant finish. Flamboyant but controlled, this blend of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon spent only 12 months in barrique. There's no Petit Cheval this year, as what little wasn't deemed up to the level of the grand vin was sold off in bulk.

Suckling over Château Cheval Blanc 2022
Extremely perfumed, showing red roses and violets as well as hints of flower stems. A touch of sandalwood. This turns to blue fruits with such pure grape character, like smelling must. Savory, light brine and black olives. The palate is tight and refined before taking off at the end. The perfectly integrated tannins melt into the wine, giving it fascinating tension and intensity. 53% merlot, 46% cabernet franc and 1% cabernet sauvignon.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Emilion |
Rebsorten | Merlot 53%, Cabernet Franc 46%, Cabernet Sauvignon 1% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Cheval Blanc, 1 Cheval Blanc, 33330 Saint Emilion, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2027 - 2060 |
Parker Punkte | 98 |
Jahrgang | 2022 |
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Château Cheval Blanc 2022

Château Cheval Blanc 2022 is an exceptional Saint-Émilion that perfectly balances power, elegance, and complexity. The blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a deep purple color and captivating aromas of black currants, ripe plums, violets, and fresh herbs, accompanied by subtle hints of cedarwood, cocoa, and graphite. On the palate, the wine impresses with its silky, almost weightless texture, supported by precise, ripe tannins and a brilliant acidity. The minerality of the terroir lends it extraordinary depth, while the long, refined finish lingers with notes of dark berries, spices, and delicate spiciness. Château Cheval Blanc 2022 is a wine of great harmony and radiance, accessible from early on, yet with enormous aging potential for decades.