Chateau Cheval Blanc • St. Emilion, France
Château Cheval Blanc is the iconic grand vin of this famed Saint-Émilion estate on the Pomerol border, a Bordeaux blend…Château Cheval Blanc is the iconic grand vin of this famed Saint-Émilion estate on the Pomerol border, a Bordeaux blend unusually dominated by Cabernet Franc alongside Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown on a rare mosaic of grav…Learn More »
$689
/750ml
2006 Retail Average
95
/100
2006 Pro Rating
Subtle at first and then quietly authoritative, 2006 Château Cheval Blanc layers dark berries and redcurrant with tones of mint, dried flowers, tobacco and cocoa, all wrapped in a fine but insistent tannic frame. This is a more classical, Cabernet Franc-driven expression of Cheval Blanc—lithe rather than lush—with mineral bite, savory depth and a long, structured finish that shows how serious this ‘under‑the‑radar’ vintage really is.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Squab or roast pigeon with lentils; Porcini and truffle risotto
Château Cheval Blanc is the iconic grand vin of this famed Saint-Émilion estate on the Pomerol border, a Bordeaux blend unusually dominated by Cabernet Franc alongside Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown on a rare mosaic of gravel and clay that combines right- and left-bank traits, it is celebrated for its seamless balance of power and finesse, with complex aromatics, silky tannins, and exceptional longevity that have long secured its status among the world’s most coveted wines.