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| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Category | Red Wine |
| Classification | First Great Growth "A" (St. Émilion 2012) |
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| Cat | Region | Year | Producer, Wine | Size | C(s) | Bt(s) | HKD/Cs | HKD/Bt | Score | Critic | |
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Bordeaux | 2009 | Cheval Blanc | BT | - | 4 | - | HK$9,500 | 100 | LPB | |
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Bordeaux | 2009 | Cheval Blanc | BT6 | 1 (6) | - | HK$54,150 | - | 100 | LPB | |
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It will be fascinating to follow the evolution of the 2009 Cheval Blanc versus the 2010 as well as the awesome 2005, 2000, 1998 and 1990. This famous estate’s vineyard is situated at the juncture of Pomerol and the sandy, gravelly soils of St.-Emilion, facing the two noble estates of l’Evangile and La Conseillante. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Cheval Blanc tips the scales at just under 14% natural alcohol. Its dense blue/purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary nose of incense, raspberries, cassis, sweet forest floor and a subtle hint of menthol. Opulent and full-bodied with low acidity but no sense of heaviness, this dense, unctuously textured, super-smooth, velvety, pure, profound Cheval Blanc is impossible to resist despite its youthfulness. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050+.
Score: 99 Robert Parker (RP), The Wine Advocate (WA), February 2012
This is ethereal. The nose is so perfumed and beautiful, with dried flowers, fresh mint, blueberries and plums that follow through to a full body and incredible power of super fine tannins. It´s almost like a Romanee-Conti in texture and length. The fresh acidity makes it bright. It´s all about texture. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Try in 2022.
Score: 99 James Suckling (JS), JamesSuckling.com, March 2012
Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cheval Blanc offers up profound notions of baked blueberries, blackberry compote and crème de cassis with suggestions of chocolate mint, new leather and cloves plus a waft of candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is an exercise in elegance with very classy, super fine-grained tannins, beautiful freshness and layer upon layer of mineral-laced blue and black fruits, finishing long and perfumed.
Score: 100 Lisa Perrotti-Brown (LPB), The Wine Advocate (WA), March 2019
The 2009 Cheval Blanc has a rambunctious nose with copious red fruit, meat juices, sage and crushed stone aromas, ineffably complex. This is so refined, constantly mutating in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, saturated tannin. There is a mixture of red and black fruit, hints of cassis, cardamom and allspice. Immense depth and grip towards the finish expresses ripe Cabernet Franc. This is an outstanding 2009 destined for long-term ageing. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.
Score: 98 Neal Martin (NM), Vinous Media (VM), March 2019
The 2009 Château Cheval Blanc continues to just blow me away every time I´m lucky enough to taste a bottle. It has that rare mix of elegance and power that can be hard to describe. Offering a massive bouquet of black cherry liqueur, flowery incense, crème de cassis, toasted spices, and forest floor, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a magical, seamless texture, and a great, great finish. Its tannins and structure are just now starting to emerge from under ample baby fat, but it still has incredible opulence and richness as well as flawless balance. Enjoy this masterpiece any time over the coming 20-30 years.
Score: 100 Jeb Dunnuck (JD), JebDunnuck.com (JD), November 2020