Cheval Blanc 2021

Cheval Blanc is a prestigious winery in Bordeaux, France, known for producing exceptional and sought-after wines. Their vineyards in Saint-Émilion are planted on diverse soils, resulting in wines with complexity and character. The wines are predominantly made from Cabernet Franc and Merlot, showcasing a perfect blend of grape varieties. Cheval Blanc wines are elegant, fine, and have excellent aging potential. With limited production and high demand, they are highly regarded by wine enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

In 2021, Cheval Blanc navigated through contrasting climatic conditions, demanding meticulous attention. The wines produced are characterized by delightful fresh aromas. The vintage saw average rainfall (789 mm) and temperatures slightly lower than previous years. Harvesting occurred from September 22nd to 14th, yielding 28 hL/ha. Vinification emphasized fresh grape ripening, parcel-by-parcel processing, gentle extraction, and 16 months of aging in 100% new barrels.

Tasting notes:
A deep, intense and dark red colour. On the nose, ripe red fruit, wild berries, blackberries and blackcurrant with floral violet notes, spices and a discreet touch of oak. A savoury and powerful attack, supple and round with generous tannins. A lovely long finish with remarkable lingering freshness.

Region: Bordeaux, France
Grapes Varieties: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Abv: 13.3%
Vol.: 750ml
Barrel ageing: 16 months with 100% new barrels

Ratings

Robert Parker 97 points: “The 2021 Cheval Blanc has turned out beautifully in bottle, and director Pierre-Olivier Clouet even considers it to be superior to the 2020, a preference that I share. Wafting from the glass with aromas of mulberries and cherries mingled with incense, iris and rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a rich, concentrated mid-palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins and concluding with a long, penetrating, rose-inflected finish. Drink 2027-2055.” William Kelley tasted in February 2024

James Suckling 97/98 points: “This is so finely textured with very precise, tight tannins. Medium to full body. Lots of layers here with black and blue fruit, stones, tar, dark cocoa and spices. Dried herbs. Long and persistent. Stays focused all the way. So precise. 52% cabernet franc, 43% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon.” – James Suckling tasted in May 2022

Cheval Blanc是法國波爾多地區一个知名的葡萄酒庄园，以生產出色且備受追捧的葡萄酒而聞名。他們在聖愛美侯的葡萄園種植在多樣的土壤上，產出具有複雜性和特色的葡萄酒。這些葡萄酒主要由品麗珠和梅洛釀造，展現出完美的葡萄品種混合。Cheval Blanc的葡萄酒優雅、精緻，具有出色的陳年潛力。由於產量有限且需求旺盛，它們在全球葡萄酒愛好者和收藏家中享有很高的聲譽。

2021年，Cheval Blanc應對了截然不同的氣候條件，需要極為細心的關注。所生產的葡萄酒以令人愉悅的清新香氣為特徵。這個年份的降雨量平均為789毫米，溫度略低於前幾年。採摘時間為9月22日至14日，產量為28升/公頃。釀酒過程注重葡萄的新鮮成熟、逐塊處理、溫和的浸提，以及在全新桶中陳釀16個月。

品酒記錄：
深沉、濃烈、深紅色。香氣中帶有成熟的紅色水果、野生漿果、黑莓和黑醋栗，伴隨著紫羅蘭花香、香料和一絲橡木的微妙氣息。口感飽滿而有力，柔和圓潤，單寧豐厚。美好的持久收尾，具有顯著的持久清新感。

地區：法國波爾多
葡萄品種：52%品麗珠、43%梅洛、5%赤霞珠
酒精度：13.3%
容量：750毫升
木桶陳年：16個月，100%全新桶

評分：
Robert Parker 97分：“2021年的Cheval Blanc在瓶中表現出色，總監皮埃爾-奧利維爾·克魯埃認為它甚至優於2020年的酒款，我也同意這一觀點。從玻璃中飄出桑葚和櫻桃的香氣，夾雜著乳香、鳶尾花和玫瑰花瓣的氣息，被巧妙的新橡木襯托。酒體中等至飽滿，深邃又層次分明，柔滑的開端過渡到豐富濃郁的中段，被甜美細膩的單寧包裹，結束於長而持久、帶有玫瑰香氣的收尾。建議飲用時間為2027年至2055年。” - William Kelley 於2024年2月品嘗

James Suckling 97/98分：“單寧非常精細且緊致。中等至飽滿的酒體。這裡有許多層次，包括黑色和藍色水果、石頭、焦油、黑可可和香料。乾燥的草藥味道。持久而一致。始終專注。52%品麗珠、43%梅洛和5%赤霞珠。” – James Suckling於2022年5月品嘗