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Cheval Blanc Half 2004

Name: Cheval Blanc Half 2004
Brand: Hedonism Wines
SKU: HED98571
Price: 275.000000 GBP
Availability: InStock

HED98571 37.5cl 13.5%

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Cheval Blanc 2004 is a medium- to full-bodied Right Bank Bordeaux from the iconic St-Émilion property of Château Cheval Blanc. The producer of the most famous Cabernet Franc-based wine in the world, Cheval Blanc is one of only four wines to be ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the classification of St-Émilion wine. The estate has three main soil types. clay, gravel and sand. Red grape plantings are made up of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, which are used to produce wines with marvellous aromatics, with floral and smoky nuances. These wines frequently require a decade or more to begin to reveal their profound charms. On the 2004 grand vin, which is available here in half-bottle format. "The 2004 Cheval Blanc has always been a wine that I felt needed patience on behalf of the wine lover, and so it is proving to be the case. Served blind I remarked upon a surprisingly Burgundy-like bouquet with ample red cherries, candied strawberry and redcurrant scents, the Merlot clearly more conspicuous than the Cabernet Franc, at least for now. The palate is medium-bodied with just a touch of coarseness on the entry. I appreciate the weight and balance here and belatedly the Cabernet Franc begins to express itself on the latter half, lending structure and grip, a dash of spice and a bit of sinew." Neal Martin, 2017

2004

Red

Saint-Emilion

Chateau Cheval Blanc

Premier Grand Cru Classe A

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Blend Red

93 Vinous

The 2004 Cheval Blanc has a light and expressive bouquet. Tasting it after the nascent 2023, it is a tricky comparison, with touches of black fruit, iodine, and a little leafiness developing in the glass. It is not powerful by any means and perhaps a little one-dimensional compared to the canon of the great Cheval Blanc. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins, hints of sour cherries, marmalade and spice box. There is even a hint of Indian spices toward the end. Drinking perfectly now, this is a lovely Cheval Blanc. It is not a complex wine, but it is very commendable for the vintage. - Neil Martin - The 2004 Cheval Blanc has a light and expressive bouquet. Tasting it after the nascent 2023, it is a tricky comparison, with touches of black fruit, iodine, and a little leafiness developing in the glass. It is not powerful by any means and perhaps a little one-dimensional compared to the canon of the great Cheval Blanc. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins, hints of sour cherries, marmalade and spice box. There is even a hint of Indian spices toward the end. Drinking perfectly now, this is a lovely Cheval Blanc. It is not a complex wine, but it is very commendable for the vintage. - The 2004 Cheval Blanc has a light and expressive bouquet. Tasting it after the nascent 2023, it is a tricky comparison, with touches of black fruit, iodine, and a little leafiness developing in the glass. It is not powerful by any means and perhaps a little one-dimensional compared to the canon of the great Cheval Blanc. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins, hints of sour cherries, marmalade and spice box. There is even a hint of Indian spices toward the end. Drinking perfectly now, this is a lovely Cheval Blanc. It is not a complex wine, but it is very commendable for the vintage.

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Chateau Cheval Blanc

With a history dating back as least as far as the 16th century, Château Cheval Blanc is considered by many to be one of the finest estates in Bordeaux. Located on the Right Bank in the celebrated Saint-Émilion appellation. One of only four wines to be ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the classification of Saint-Émilion wine, the estate has three main soil types: clay, gravel and sand. Red grape plantings are made up of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot and are used to produce wines with marvellous aromatics, with floral and smoky nuances, aged 100% in new oak.

In addition to the highly-coveted first wine, the estate produces a second red wine, Le Petit Cheval which made its first appearance in the 1988 vintage. A white wine, known as Le Petit Cheval Blanc, is also made, produced from predominantly Sauvignon Blanc together with a smaller percentage of Sémillon.

Bordeaux, France

Chateau Cheval Blanc

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