2008 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.
Written in the Stars: Bordeaux 1865-2020 (Dec 2023), 12/1/2023, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Ch Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
3/2/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Neal Martin
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2008 Bordeaux: A Day In A Life (Feb 2018), 2/18/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Hemming, MW
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2/1/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Chris Kissack
(Château Cheval Blanc St Emilion Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
February 2018, 2/1/2018, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By Jane Anson
(Château Cheval Blanc, St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
2008 Bordeaux 10 Years on, 1/1/2018, (See more on Decanter...)
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December 2012, Issue #38, (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.
1/19/2012, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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June 2009, Issue #24, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Ian D'Agata
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May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144, (See more on Vinous...)
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November 2012, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Cheval Blanc
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationSt. Émilion Grand Cru
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code3609050635117, 4000111833593, 9770009549312
4/30/2023 - Geaux Tigers wrote:
Popped and into a decanter. At 15 years, this is still an infant in diapers, not even ready for potty training. The oak dominated everything for 90 min and after that, acted like a bouncer, letting through only a few bits of simplistic fruit and floral. We ran out of time before the oak ran its course. Blind I would have put this as a restrained 2019 Napa.
User error in opening this too early and/or lack of extended decant.
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12/29/2022 - Andice wrote: 94 Points
Boy, this matured beautifully. Tannins were woody and strong tasted 5 to 7 years ago but they have melted sufficiently for the black fruit to surface. Not plump.....classicial and impressive length for the vintage.early maturity
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12/26/2022 - dnnk88 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Needs more time but you can taste the pedigree
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7/9/2022 - Jeff Leve wrote: 95 Points
Classically styled, medium-bodied, reserved, bright, crisp, and floral, the wine is ready to deliver its thyme, dried flower, spearmint, red plum, and cocoa-packed character. This is a fresh, vibrant, aromatically focused charmer. Drink from 2022-2045.
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7/5/2022 - Vinum Deorum wrote: 93 Points
A delicious Cheval Blanc, while not a major one. Very classical, fresh and focused, medium-bodied, with elegant tanins and quite a decent length. Very cabernet franc, and very pretty. The more I taste this Bordeaux vintage the more I like it. Reminds me the style and structure of 2001 and 2004.
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