Château Cheval Blanc 2017

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The blend this year is 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc and 56% Merlot, possessing an unusually high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cheval Blanc needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal notions of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and red roses plus emerging nuances of aniseed, Sichuan pepper, pencil lead and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers impressive intensity with layer upon layer of red and black flavors with sparks of minerals and floral notes plus a firm line of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support, finishing very long and very fragrant.

James Suckling

The deep, savory nose leads you into this rather sleek, yet quite fleshy St.-Emilion. Simultaneously ripe and lively and animating, this has a long, elegant and moderately dry finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.

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Wine Spectator

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine fleshiness. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed raspberry and fleshy cassis associated with fine touches of cornflower/tulip, toasted, spices as well as subtle touches of tea, Cuben pepper and a very discreet hint of almond/cardamom. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful defintion, a fine acid frame, a small sauvity, tension, finesse, a very fine density, a beautiful grain as well as fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and more slightly fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of toasted/caramelized oak, a hint of almond, spices, a subtle hint of cardamom as well as very discreet hints of racy minerality and a very discreet hint of nut. Tannins are fine, elegant and very slightly fleshy. Good length.

Wine Enthusiast

With an unusually high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, this vintage presents a structured character. It is a straight wine, in line with dark tannins and black-currant fruits lightened by the jammy Merlot berry flavors. Drink this wine from 2024.