2000 Cheval Blanc St Emilion

99 pts - Wine Advocate

["Coming out of a relatively dormant state, this 2000 is a spectacular Cheval Blanc. Of recent vintages, I think only the 2009 can give it a run for its money. A blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, the wine has a sweet nose of menthol, melted licorice, boysenberry, blueberry, and cassis. A broad wine with compelling purity, a layered texture, and sweet tannin, with hints of coffee and earth in the background, this is by far the best Cheval Blanc since 1990 and before 2009. It is a legend in the making and can actually be drunk now, as the tannins have nearly melted away. This is a beauty with incredibly complex aromatics. Drink it over the next 25-30 years. - WA, RP (6/2010)"]

93 pts - Wine Spectator

94 pts - Vinous

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Producer: Cheval Blanc
Vintage: 2000
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Saint Emilion
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