The 2019 Château Cheval Blanc received a 100-point rating from both The Wine Advocate and James Suckling. The wine is praised for its exceptional complexity, energy, and balance, with full-bodied richness and a long, impressive finish. It is considered one of the finest young Cheval Blancs and is expected to age beautifully over the next several decades, making it a standout of the decade.

The Wine Advocate | RP 100
Published: Apr 7, 2022
Drink: 2027-2055

One of the unequivocally great wines of the vintage is the 2019 Cheval Blanc, a stunning young Saint-Emilion that wafts from the glass with aromas of wild berries and plums mingled with notions of lilac, pipe tobacco, violets, raw cocoa, licorice, crushed mint and burning embers. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it'sdeep and intense, with beautifully rich, powdery tannins and vibrant flavors. Concluding with a long, saline finish, this rivals the 2016 as the finest Cheval Blanc of the decade, and in many respects it might be thought of as the latter vintage's sun-kissed cousin. Bravo to Pierre-Olivier Clouet and his team! 

Jamessuckling.com | JS 100
Published: Dec 28, 2022

Blackcurrants, cassis, graphite and earth on the nose, then changing to roses, violets and berries. Full-bodied with incredible energy of fine tannins and lively acidity. It grows on the palate and escalates to the summit of perfect wine. Very powerful at the end. Holding back and a great finish. Quantity and quality. Menthol. Cool. One of the greatest young Cheval Blancs I have ever tasted. 58% merlot, 34% cabernet franc and 8% cabernet sauvignon. Great finish. Give it time. Try after 2028.

Decanter | D 98
Published: Oct 31, 2023
Drink: 2028-2050

Released at a 32% discount to 2018, despite volumes being 30% down, this represented a 'bargain' for lovers of Cheval Blanc. Produced from 41 of 53 blocks, the grand vin accounted for 82% of production. So fine and concentrated on the nose and palate with notes of dark berry fruit initially before roses and violets appear, tinged with spice,red cherry and orange. Luxurious, luscious tannins on the palate with cooling, mineral and menthol characters to finish. The aftertaste lingers for over a minute.

Closure: Cork
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 34% Cabernet Franc 8% Cabernet Sauvignon 58% Merlot

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 18.5
Published: Jan 31, 2023
Drink: 2029-2048

Tasted blind. Peppery, interesting nose with a light suggestion of (attractive) herbaceousness. Really fills the mouth with ripe, gorgeous fruit. Goes its own way. Luscious but structured too. Very long.

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Since it won its first medal, still featured on its labels, at the Universal Exhibition of London in 1862, Château Cheval Blanc has maintained its place as one of the world’s greatest wines. Its grace, alchemy and elegance are the incarnation of refined French culture, of unparalleled quality.

Château Cheval Blanc has been situated in the commune of Saint-Emilion for 200 years. It covers 39.5 hectares divided into 55 plots, each of which is different and unique. Each plot has its own characteristics according to its age, size and, in particular, its soil and grape variety. Each plot is vinified separately so that it can express its individuality fully before blending and so that it can contribute to the overall coherence of each vintage.

Château Cheval Blanc has always been managed with longevity in mind: all the particularities of this legendary Bordeaux have been preserved throughout the years – its terroir, grape varieties and style – whilst its qualities continue to become more refined and assertive.  Thanks to the mineral and vegetal heritage and increasingly rigorous know-how, Château Cheval Blanc has made a place for itself on the most prestigious tables across the globe for over a century and a half.

2019 TASTING NOTE
The 2019 is part of the collection of fine vintages of Cheval Blanc. The year was marked by extreme climatic episodes: heavy rainfall on the flower in spring, heat wave in July. The exceptional summer and post-season allowed a remarkable maturation, giving birth to a superb wine.

From the first nose, aromatic complexity, and elegance brought by optimal weather conditions. The significant proportion of Merlot brings intense aromas of red and black fruit. Notes of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant embalmed in balsamic and subtle sweet aromas of pastries.
A full, attractive attack is redolent of the Merlot of this vintage which is unctuous, round and mouth filling. The Cabernet Franc lends a lovely freshness to the mid-palate and gives the wine length on the finish.
This wine is both dense and powerful whilst at the same time soft, unctuous and round.

Blending: Merlot  58 % Cabernet Franc  34 % Cabernet Sauvignon 8 %