2008 Cheval Blanc St Emilion

93 pts - Wine Advocate

["The 2008 Cheval Blanc (55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc) is a winner from this underrated, classic vintage. Notes of forest floor, Asian plum sauce, black currants, sweet cherries and spice are followed by a medium to full-bodied wine with deep fruit,

93 pts - Wine Spectator

["This isn't shy about letting a tobacco leaf note weave in and out, while the core of red currant, damson plum and bitter cherry grows and fleshes out as this airs. The long finish lets mineral, red licorice and mesquite check in as well. Shows impressiv

94 pts - Vinous

["Bright red-ruby. Brooding aromas and flavors of licorice, cherry pit, bitter chocolate and black cardamom. Lush and sweet in the mouth but with terrific definition and grip. This very young wine is most impressive on the vibrant, mounting, palate-satura

Producer: Cheval Blanc
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Saint Emilion
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