CHEVAL BLANC 2012 75CL
$889
13 in stock
The 39ha estate is planted 49% Cabernet Franc, 47% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. 8ha of the Cabernet Franc were planted in 1950s and some even planted in 1920s, some of the oldest vines in Bordeaux. The property was puchased by a consortium led by Bernard Arnault of LVMH back in 1998. This led to a quality renaissance which took 11 years to unfold. Cheval Blanc is now producing wines at the top of its game and contending in many years for wine of the vintage. The new winemaking facilities are some of the most modern and advanced in all of Bordeaux, allowing new levels of precision and attention to detail. The vineyard is divided into over 50 blocks and each of these blocks is vinified in its own tank since the refurbishments in the early 2010s. Of the 5 gravel mounds in the Saint Emiliion appellation 2 run through the Cheval Blanc vineyards. This accounts for the dominance of Cabernet in the vineyard, a-typical to the region.
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Producer
Château Cheval Blanc
Colour
Red
Vintage
2012
Region
Bordeaux
CHEVAL BLANC 2012 75CL
$889
13 in stock
The 39ha estate is planted 49% Cabernet Franc, 47% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. 8ha of the Cabernet Franc were planted in 1950s and some even planted in 1920s, some of the oldest vines in Bordeaux. The property was puchased by a consortium led by Bernard Arnault of LVMH back in 1998. This led to a quality renaissance which took 11 years to unfold. Cheval Blanc is now producing wines at the top of its game and contending in many years for wine of the vintage. The new winemaking facilities are some of the most modern and advanced in all of Bordeaux, allowing new levels of precision and attention to detail. The vineyard is divided into over 50 blocks and each of these blocks is vinified in its own tank since the refurbishments in the early 2010s. Of the 5 gravel mounds in the Saint Emiliion appellation 2 run through the Cheval Blanc vineyards. This accounts for the dominance of Cabernet in the vineyard, a-typical to the region.
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Producer
Château Cheval Blanc
Colour
Red
Vintage
2012
Region
Bordeaux
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Gregor Jagermeister
90 pts Given the quality of the Crianza I really was delighted to find this Reserva, needs way more time to fully flower however, still very enjoyable for me now. The Crianza is ready now, but this shows sleeping intensity and great future potential and longevity, wait a few years however.
Typical earthy red fruit with good use of oak, dusty vanilla. Weighty, full with a long finish, it will be a star in the future.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
-
Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
