1990 Château Cheval Blanc
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Neal Martin
(Cheval Blanc Cheval Blanc Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
Cellar Journal: Bordeaux 1920-2015 (Dec 2019), 12/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Chateau Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Up From The Cellar #6 & Misc New Releases, 6/14/2019, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
Decanter
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By Jane Anson
(Château Cheval Blanc, St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Anson’s pick: Bordeaux 1989 vs 1990 – Left Bank, 10/25/2018, (See more on Decanter...)
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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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1/17/2014, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Kapon
(Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
The Cardinal, 9/15/2011
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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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9/11/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Kapon
(Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Hong Kong Diaries, 10/4/2009
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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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
12/10/2007, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Kapon
(Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
Bipin Cheval Weekend, 12/7/2007
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By Julia Harding, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
1/25/2007, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Kapon
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A Decade of 1960s Burgundies at Bouley and the Greatest Wine I Have Ever Had, 5/2/2005 -
By John Kapon
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A Mega 1990 Bordeaux Tasting with Clive, 3/21/2005 -
By John Kapon
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Hanging with Mr. Parker and Mr. Squires in Baltimore and D.C, 2/21/2005
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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...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
6/28/2002, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Cheval Blanc Cheval Blanc) Login and sign up and see review text.
The 1990 Clarets...To Have and To Hold (Nov 1993), 11/1/1993, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Very dark red violet color; ripe cassis, berry, port-like, ripe plum, eucalyptus nose; rich, ripe plum, currant, spice, eucalyptus, caramel, oak and fig palate; long finish 96+ pts.
4/3/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 96 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Crimson red color; eucalyptus and mint nose; cassis, tart plum, ripe Cab Franc, with black fruit, tobacco, green pepper and mineral; medium-plus finish
12/5/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Medium garnet red color; big tobacco and black fruit nose; tobacco, sweet plum, mature palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
9/28/2007, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Nice crimson color with pale meniscus; nice, tasty, rich, cassis, dill, fig and plum palate; medium-plus finish
7/21/2007, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points
Rockss and Fruit
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By Lyle Fass
(Cheval Blanc) This was showing very young on this particular night but has loads of potential. Actually was a bit hot to start off with. Incredibly rich and decadent with great concentration but a touch awkward at this stage. Really started to strut it's stuff towards the end of the evening and the resemblance to the '82 became more clear. The nut thing started to develop on the nose and there was some exotic spice. This was great but if anybody has any I would give it 5-10 more years.
8/31/2005, (See more on Rockss and Fruit...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Château Cheval Blanc) Prune, black fruit nose; mature, tasty, red fruit, coffee, mushroom palate; long finish
1/28/2005, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 96 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1990
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Cheval Blanc
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationSt. Émilion Grand Cru
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- UPC/EAN Code071570019136, 081753800062, 3490890013421
3/3/2024 - aquacongas wrote: flawed
corked
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3/1/2024 - dream wrote:
Good bottles of this are off the charts now but I believe the one I was served was ever so slightly corked. No one else noticed but I'm highly sensitive. Either way, it didn't live up to previous bottles for me so no rating. Comanderie Edwardian dinner 2/29/24
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3/1/2024 - ricknat1 Likes this wine: 98 Points
This wine has final come into its own. While it has not reached its peak, after 4 hours and 30 minutes open it started powerfully, clearly the best wine of the night. After a while I found the tannins to creep back in but the drinking window has opened and while this wine will improve for 20 years plus it’s a pleasure now
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2/16/2024 - sdr Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of the best showings for the variable ‘90 Cheval Blanc. Interesting complex flavors of dark fruit and minerals. Nice finish. Perhaps additional bottle age will create more nuance, depth and details but fine to drink now.
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1/27/2024 - LW31 Likes this wine:
Shared by a generous friend. This was magnificent. Perfect depth and fruit with vraiment Cheval Blanc character. Hard to beat. Should be at peak for decades. Give it a few hrs of air for best results.
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