Descripción

Château Cheval Blanc es todo un nombre en Burdeos y uno de los vinos que goza de mayor prestigio en todo el mundo. Clasificado como Premier Grand Cru Classé A, ganó por primera vez la medalla de oro en la Exposición Universal de Paris en 1878. Se trata de un coupage de Cabernet franc (mayoritario por primera vez en 10 años), Merlot y Cabernet sauvignon con una enorme capacidad de guarda.

Ficha técnica

La bodega
Château Cheval Blanc
Tipo
Tinto
Añada
2021
Grado
14.0% vol.
Variedad
Cabernet franc, Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon
Origen
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Cata

Vista
Color rojo oscuro, intenso y profundo.
Nariz
Aromas de fruta roja madura, bayas silvestres, moras y grosellas, con notas florales de violeta, especias y una sutil madera.
Boca
Sabroso y redondo, con taninos densos. El final es largo y deja una sensación fresca.
Temperatura de servicio
Se recomienda servir a 16 ºC.

Viñedo y elaboración

Superficie
39 hectáreas.
Suelo
Arcilla y gravas.
Clima
Añada marcada por una primavera desafiante a causa de las heladas y el mildiu, provocado una maduración de la uva lenta y prolongada.

Opinión de los críticos

James Suckling:

The aromas of currants and flowers with hints of stones and sandalwood are enticing. Medium- to full-bodied, with an impressive structure of polished yet intense and focused tannins that run the length of the wine. Both the acidity and tannins play off each other, giving a punchy character. A classic Cheval. Only 13.3% alcohol. 52% cabernet franc, 43% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon. For a decade or so, this wine never had so much cabernet franc. Needs four or five years to soften. Drink after 2029.

The Wine Advocate:

The 2021 Château Cheval Blanc has turned out beautifully in bottle, and director Pierre-Olivier Clouet even considers it to be superior to the 2020, a preference that I share. Wafting from the glass with aromas of mulberries and cherries mingled with incense, iris and rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a rich, concentrated mid-palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins and concluding with a long, penetrating, rose-inflected finish.

Jeb Dunnuck:

The Grand Vin 2021 Château Cheval Blanc is unquestionably a candidate for the wine of the vintage. Based on 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (the 2011 comes close to this blend), it has a vivid purple hue as well as gorgeous aromatics of black raspberries, spring flowers, cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, and incredibly elegant, it has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. While it already offers pleasure, it deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and will shine over the following two decades.