Château Cheval Blanc, Premier Grand Cru Classé A, stands at the pinnacle of Saint-Émilion. Renowned for its mastery of Cabernet Franc and its mosaic of gravel, clay, and sand soils, Cheval Blanc consistently produces wines of sensual texture, aromatic lift, and profound longevity. The 2010 vintage is widely celebrated as one of the greatest Cheval Blancs of the modern era — a wine of extraordinary depth, precision, and age-worthiness.
Vineyard
Cheval Blanc’s vineyards sit uniquely between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, combining gravel (bringing finesse), clay (power), and sand (aromatic purity). Old-vine Cabernet Franc is the soul of the wine, providing floral lift and tension, while Merlot contributes plush fruit and richness. Meticulous parcel selection ensures perfect balance and expression.
Vintage
2010 is a legendary Bordeaux vintage marked by low yields, warm days, cool nights, and exceptional tannin maturity. Wines from the Right Bank show immense concentration, energy, and structure. Cheval Blanc excelled with a wine combining power, purity, and remarkable freshness — a towering achievement with a century-long horizon.
Tasting Notes
The 2010 Château Cheval Blanc presents an intoxicating bouquet of blackberry, redcurrant, violets, cocoa, graphite, mint, and exotic spice. The palate is full-bodied yet weightlessly elegant, offering dense black fruit wrapped in ultra-fine, silky tannins. Layers of floral perfume, minerals, dark chocolate, and savoury complexity unfold with time. The finish is extraordinarily long, pure, and resonant — a wine of both majesty and finesse.
Critics’ Acclaim
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Universally hailed as one of the top wines of the vintage
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Celebrated for precision, depth, fragrance, and monumental structure
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Often referenced among the greatest Cheval Blancs ever produced
Technical Information
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Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
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Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé A
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Blend: Merlot & Cabernet Franc (Cabernet Franc dominant signature)
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Alcohol: ~14%
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Drinking Window: 2025–2100+
A Collectible Gem
The 2010 Château Cheval Blanc is a masterpiece — powerful, perfumed, and flawlessly constructed. A defining Right Bank wine of the century and an essential addition for collectors seeking Cheval Blanc at its most profound and age-worthy.
