2009 Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux | 54% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot*

The 2009 Cheval Blanc is a masterpiece of precision and opulence – a celestial blend where Cabernet Franc’s soaring aromatics (violets, crushed rocks, cigar box) dance with Merlot’s plush black cherry depths (WA 100pts, JS 100pts). The palate unfolds like a symphony – layers of truffle, espresso, and mineral tension carried by tannins so silky they defy gravity. While already transcendent with a 3-hour decant (try with truffled ribeye), its electric acidity and structural brilliance guarantee a 50-year evolution. A perfect wine from a perfect vintage – this is why Cheval Blanc sits at Bordeaux’s celestial table.