Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011

Name: Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
Brand: Chateau Cheval Blanc
Price: 899.99 USD
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$899.99 USD

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750 ML

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The Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2011 is a luxurious expression of this iconic Bordeaux estate, known for its elegance and complexity. This vintage showcases an opaque, inky purple-red color that hints at its intensity. On the nose, a deep and brooding array of dark fruits, such as blackberries and black cherries, is beautifully framed by fine cedar oak aromas. The palate is marked by firm but refined tannins, balanced with fresh acidity, leading to a harmonious and elegant finish. The wine's black fruit and black olive flavors are long and persistent, with a clean, savory conclusion. A superbly balanced Saint-Émilion, it offers classic Cheval Blanc complexity and structure, making it a standout wine for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance: Opaque inky purple-red, maintaining its dark hue to the rim.

Nose: Deep and brooding aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberries, black cherries, and plums, with layers of cedar, spice, and subtle hints of exotic flowers and incense.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied with beautifully balanced flavors of black fruit, black olives, and a touch of savory earthiness. Fine, firm tannins provide structure, while the fresh acidity keeps the wine lively and elegant. The oak influence is well-integrated, adding a touch of spice and complexity without overpowering the fruit.

Finish: Long and clean with a savory edge, the finish is elegant and harmonious, leaving a lasting impression of black fruit and subtle spice.

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Bottle details

Type	Bordeaux Blend
Brand	Chateau Cheval Blanc
Origin	Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	Cabernet Franc and Merlot

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a 2011 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Château Cheval Blanc, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It suits the collector, or the enthusiast ready to see how an iconic Bordeaux estate balances richness against restraint. It pours an opaque, inky purple-red right to the rim, then opens on brooding blackberry, black cherry and plum layered with cedar, spice and hints of exotic flowers and incense. The palate is medium to full-bodied, setting black fruit and black olive against a savory earthiness. Fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity keep it lively rather than heavy. Oak stays in the background, adding spice without crowding the fruit, and the finish runs long and clean with a savory edge. We carry it because it rewards both paths: decant it for a special dinner now, or cellar it for 10 to 15 years and let it develop further. For shoppers whose shelves lean toward spirits, it is a natural first step into serious Bordeaux.

Pairs well with

Roasted lamb or beef tenderloin — The wine's black fruit and fine, firm tannins stand up to rich red meat while its fresh acidity keeps each bite bright.
Mushroom or truffle risotto — Earthy, savory dishes echo the wine's black olive and earthy notes and draw out its cedar and spice.
Milestone celebration dinner — Decanting it an hour or two ahead becomes part of the occasion, and the long, elegant finish carries the conversation well past the main course.

Questions about this bottle

What grapes go into this wine?

It is a Bordeaux blend built on Cabernet Franc and Merlot, from the Saint-Émilion area of Bordeaux, France.

What does the 2011 vintage taste like?

Expect ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum with cedar, spice, and hints of exotic flowers and incense. On the palate, black fruit and black olive meet savory earthiness, framed by fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and clean with lingering subtle spice.

Do I need to decant it, and at what temperature should I serve it?

Decanting for 1 to 2 hours before serving helps the wine open up and show its layers. Serve it at 60 to 65°F (15 to 18°C) so the full range of fruit, spice and earthy notes comes through.

Should I drink it now or cellar it?

Either works. The wine is balanced enough to enjoy now after decanting, and it can also be cellared for 10 to 15 years to allow further development. It comes in a standard 750 ml bottle.