Château Cheval Blanc 2010
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TASTING NOTES:
Complete and complex
A dark, intense red.
Aromas of fig, blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry – as well as bergamot and mint – are revealed.
Assertive at first sip, this wine's fine-grained tannins melt in the mouth. Flavours typical of exceptional cabernet franc, such as violet, come to the fore. The lengthy finish is remarkably fresh, providing excellent balance.
Estate Director, Château Cheval Blanc
HOW TO ENJOY:
Château Cheval Blanc 2010
- Service temperature - 14-16°C
- When to drink - Drink now through 2050+
- Alcohol by volume - 14.5 % Vol.
- Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place away from vibrations
- Health warning - Contains sulphites
- Closure - Cork
- Dosage - Dry
BLEND AND ORIGIN:
Château Cheval Blanc 2010
The splendid 2010 was among the driest seasons on record in Bordeaux, and the grapes – 50% cabernet franc, 48% merlot and 2% cabernet sauvignon in this blend – were naturally concentrated.
The harvest was extended, with vineyard workers able to pick plot by plot, allowing each varietal to reach its ideal level of ripeness.
The blend was aged in new oak barrels for 18 months.
Expert reviews
The 2010 is one of the most impressive two-year-old Cheval Blancs I have tasted in 34 years in this profession. The final blend of 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot has the tell-tale berry/floral nose with subtle hints of menthol, blueberry, raspberry and flowers in addition to some forest floor and a delicate touch of lead pencil shavings. The wine exhibits more structure and density than it did from barrel, and it was already remarkable then. The foresty/floral notes seem to linger and linger in this surprisingly full-bodied, powerful Cheval Blanc, yet it possesses a very healthy pH that should ensure enormous longevity. Dense purple in color, and a bigger, richer wine than usual, this is one Cheval Blanc that will probably need a decade of cellaring. I like the description from the estate's administrator, Pierre Lurton, who said it tasted like liquid cashmere, a perfect expression, despite the wine's structure and intensity. This is another 50-year wine from this amazingly structured, rich vintage.
Wine Advocate
100/100
FOOD PAIRING:
Pair with dishes inspired by France's finest
Beef fillet or pork belly with a luxurious Périgord sauce of madeira and earthy black truffles is an exquisite pairing for this versatile vintage.
Complement the fresh finish in this wine with a dessert bursting with red berries or dark chocolate.
FOOD PAIRING:
Pair with dishes inspired by France's finest
Beef fillet or pork belly with a luxurious Périgord sauce of madeira and earthy black truffles is an exquisite pairing for this versatile vintage.
Complement the fresh finish in this wine with a dessert bursting with red berries or dark chocolate.