Chateau Cheval Blanc 2001

Château Cheval Blanc 2001 – Premier Grand Cru Classé A

Name: Château Cheval Blanc
Vintage: 2001
Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Grape Variety: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol Content: Approx. 13.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 96 | Wine Spectator (WS) 95 | James Suckling (JS) 97

Tasting Notes

The Château Cheval Blanc 2001 is a masterpiece of balance, refinement, and depth, showcasing the estate’s signature seamless blend of Merlot’s opulence and Cabernet Franc’s structure. It displays a deep ruby-garnet color, indicating its beautifully evolving complexity.

On the nose, it exudes an exquisite bouquet of ripe black cherries, plums, truffle, violets, and cedar, enriched by subtle notes of tobacco, graphite, cocoa, and exotic spices.

The palate is silky, medium to full-bodied, and impeccably structured, offering fine tannins, bright acidity, and extraordinary length. Layers of dark berries, mocha, licorice, and earthy nuances unfold with remarkable precision, leading to a long, persistent, and harmonious finish. This vintage is now entering its optimal drinking window, yet still holds decades of aging potential.

Vintage Highlights

The 2001 vintage in Bordeaux was overshadowed by the legendary 2000 vintage, but it has since gained recognition for producing exceptionally elegant, balanced, and long-lived wines. Château Cheval Blanc excelled in this year, crafting a wine of remarkable finesse, depth, and complexity.

✔ A Premier Grand Cru Classé A with outstanding elegance and balance
✔ Silky tannins and fresh acidity ensure long-term aging potential
✔ A vintage that highlights Cheval Blanc’s mastery of precision and finesse
✔ A highly collectible and sought-after expression of Saint-Émilion

Why It’s Special

The Château Cheval Blanc 2001 is a benchmark for Right Bank Bordeaux, offering purity, sophistication, and incredible aging potential. This vintage is an essential acquisition for collectors and connoisseurs, delivering a timeless expression of one of Bordeaux’s greatest estates.

Storage & Serving

• Store in a temperature-controlled environment with stable humidity.
• Ideal serving temperature: 16-18°C (60-65°F).
• Decant for 1 to 2 hours before serving to enhance its aromatic complexity.

Availability

The Château Cheval Blanc 2001 is available in limited quantities, reflecting its rarity and desirability among fine wine collectors. We ensure real-time inventory updates, so all listed wines are ready for immediate shipment, ensuring a seamless and secure purchasing experience.

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