Château Cheval Blanc 2013

Andreas Larsson - Tasted

Bettane et Desseauve

Vinum Wine Magazine

La Revue du Vin de France

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Medium garnet colored, the 2013 Cheval Blanc has a captivating, open-knit nose of roses and lilacs over a core of fragrant soil, charcuterie, kirsch and raspberry preserves plus a waft of stewed plums. Medium-bodied, chewy and with tons of spring to its step, the palate is delicately fruited with an earthy finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

On its own, the 2013 Chateau Cheval Blanc could easily be the wine of an evening, but on this occasion it is was paired with the likes of the 2010, 2009, 2000, and 1990. Nevertheless, it’s a true Cheval Blanc and offers beautiful notes of red and black fruits, leafy herbs, spice, and cedarwood. Seamless, medium-bodied, and elegant on the palate, with ripe and integrated tannins, it’s going to continue drinking nicely for another 10-15 years.

James Suckling

Mellow and quite developed, this has plenty of wild-berry fruit, but also a touch of blood orange. Medium-bodied and rather supple, but not very strong on the mid-palate, this is a competent example of the vintage. Better at the moderately dry and harmonious finish.