1998 Château Cheval Blanc
Red Bordeaux Blend
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WineAlign
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By Michael Godel
(Château Cheval Blanc, Saint émilion Grand Cru Classé red) Login and sign up and see review text.
12/18/2022, (See more on WineAlign...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
(Chateau Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Mar/Apr 2022, Issue #98, The Stunning 1998 Vintage On Bordeaux’s Right Bank
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By Neal Martin
(Cheval Blanc Cheval Blanc Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
A Century of Bordeaux: The Eights (May 2018), 5/18/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
JebDunnuck.com
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Up From the Cellar and Misc. New Releases, 12/12/2017, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
JamesSuckling.com
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By James Suckling
(Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion, Red, France) Login and sign up and see review text.
2/8/2017, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
6/21/2016, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
(Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Hong Kong Killers, 2/5/2010
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion) Subscribe to see review text.
1/26/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
The World of Fine Wine
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June 2008, Issue #20, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
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JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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12/10/2007, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
(Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Bipin Cheval Weekend, 12/7/2007
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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3/11/2006, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
(Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
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By Chris Kissack
(Château Cheval Blanc St Emilion Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
May 2004, (See more on Winedoctor...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
1/3/2003, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion) Login and sign up and see review text.
July/August 2002, IWC Issue #103, (See more on Vinous...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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6/28/2002, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
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May/June 2001, IWC Issue #96, (See more on Vinous...) -
By Stephen Tanzer
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By Stephen Tanzer
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May/June 1999, IWC Issue #84, (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Good red color; lovely, rich, elegant plum and white pepper nose; caramel oak, sexy, tangy, espresso, currant, fig and minerals palate; long finish 96+ pts.
1/19/2007, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 96 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Vanilla, mocha, caramel nose; tight but tasty, elegant, black fruit, caramel palate; long finish 94+ pts.
8/28/2005, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Tart cherry, graphite nose with a touch of vanilla and oak; wow! great coffee, cherry, cassis, coffee palate with beautiful fruit, velvety tannins; long finish
2/5/2004, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 96 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Lovely berry, berry preserves, vanilla nose; berries, blackberries, plum, coffee palate, drinking well now; long finish 95+ pts. (55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot)
2/21/2003, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1998
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Cheval Blanc
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationSt. Émilion Grand Cru
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- UPC/EAN Code081753200015, 081753800062, 3450301115380, 830293001480
3/28/2024 - steinersing wrote: 99 Points
This wine is really as good as everyone tells you. A lot going on here with decades to go.
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1/19/2024 - GNBB wrote: 98 Points
Decanted 2 hours. Dark & intense, showing a little light paling to rim. Super nose with fresh dark cherry, violets and plenty of herbes de Provence. Palate is ripe, intense, deep - again, dark black cherries, a little spice (nutmeg) with floral notes (rose?) - good freshness with a zip of acid, in perfect balance with light-medium tannins (a good grip though). Long, long persistence. Soft, supple, balanced - excellent. I’ve had several bottles of this wine - it’s always wonderful and this is no exception. I think, perhaps for the first time, that it is at its apogee - perfect now, but will last. Excellent. Drink now-2032.
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1/13/2024 - Jeff Leve wrote: 99 Points
A few more years of age and this could hit 100 Pts. It is a thrill-a-sip wine. The nose is packed with leafy mint, smoke, cherries, licorice, flowers, cocoa, tobacco, and truffles. The wine is intense. full-bodied, opulent, flamboyant and sensuous. This is Cheval Blanc at its sexiest best. The layers and leaves of fruit on the mid-palate and in the seamless finish should stop any winelover in their tracks. Drink from 2024-2060.
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1/6/2024 - soyhead wrote:
decanted 2 hrs
nose-minty
mouth - serious body here. red-fruited licorice and red cherries. there's a very round smooth red wine classicism here that to me indicates a bordeaux of pedigree. But i think it might need another ten years (or more) to really develop complexity and shine. Worth trying if you are lucky enough to have multiple bottles.
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12/25/2023 - lifebreath wrote: 95 Points
This wine is still going strong. A great balance of primary cherry and orange fruit and pronounced tertiary flavors of sandal wood, paprika, leather and spice. Beat out the ‘98 Haut Brion and paired exceptionally well with dry aged prime rib roast. Sadly the last three bottles of 12. 😭
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