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2023 Cheval Blanc- Angry Wine Merchant
2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc
2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc
2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc
2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc
2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc

2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Libournais  / Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

$3,175
JD 98
RP 100
V 98
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2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France

Technical Sheet

After a rather dry winter, a spell of frost hit the vines quite early (on the night of April 4th to 5th). Flowering took place under favourable conditions, and was clustered around 28 May, in line with averages since 2015. The vintage brought a lot of rainfall (900 mm over the whole year). The rainfall was regular, which unfortunately kept up the pressure of mildew. However, the good vineyard management and a strategic choice of treatment dates prevented mildew from appearing on the bunches and limited symptoms on the leaves. Temperatures were relatively hot throughout the growing season, with some heatwaves (over 40°C). However, rainfall at the end of August made it possible to extend the harvest date. The harvest lasted 9 days in all, but was spread over a month, from 31 August to 29 September. Each grape variety reached phenolic maturity. The ageing period (still being trial-tested for the 2022 vintage) is being significantly extended, from 12 months to 20/24 months. Quinault is now made entirely in large containers, from 6hL demi-muids to 25hL casks.

Alcohol ABV
13.9%

Sweetness
Dry

Blend
46% Cabernet Franc, 52% Merlot & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturation
Oaked

Oak Type
French

Winemaker
Pierre-Olivier Clouet

Management
Pierre Lurton

Ownership
Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault

Closure Type
Cork

JD 98

Jeb Dunnuck

Rating (96-98). The Grand Vin 2023 Château Cheval Blanc is based on 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and, as always, is resting in 100% new French oak. It's deep ruby/plum-hued and offers a gorgeous array of ripe black cherries, currants, leafy herbs, spring flowers, and spicy oak. This carries to a medium to full-bodied Cheval with gorgeous mid-palate depth, ripe, building, yet polished tannins, and a certainly salty, mineral character on the finish. This is a classic, regal, aristocratic Cheval Blanc that will need bottle age, but it’s absolutely gorgeous. It's the finest wine I tasted on the Right Bank. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, issue date: May 2024. Drinking window: n/a.
RP 100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Rating (98-100). One of the most profound wines of the vintage is the 2023 Château Cheval Blanc, a striking wine that stands out for its strong sense of identity and seamless integration at such an early stage in its life. Wafting from the glass with notes of mulberries, lilac, dark fruits, iris root and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with a gourmand core of cool, vibrant fruit that entirely conceals its sweet structuring tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. It's a blend of 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, drawing on fully 46 of the blocks that make up Cheval Blanc, and it attained 13.8% alcohol. Reviewed by William Kelley, issue date: April 2024. Drinking window: n/a.
V 98

Vinous

Rating (95-98). The 2023 Cheval Blanc is silky, elegant and exceptionally polished. Cabernet Franc is rarely as expressive as it is here. Everything in the 2023 is about detail. All the elements are so well balanced—so integrated. Red/purplish berry fruit, mint, cinnamon, rose petal and blood orange meld together, while seamless tannins wrap it all up in grand style. What a wine. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, issue date: April 2024. Drinking window: 2033 - 2063.

Domestic Shipping

We currently ship to all U.S. states where the shipment of alcohol is legally permitted. Orders are fulfilled via UPS.

Orders placed Monday through Thursday before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time typically ship the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday will ship the following Monday.

Same-day delivery may be available within the Los Angeles Metro area if placed before noon. Please contact us at (626) 714-7006 to arrange expedited local service.

Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

Insurance

We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

Adult Signature Required

All shipments of alcohol require an adult signature (21+) upon delivery. Carriers will not release packages without adult authorization. Additional charges may apply for re-delivery, redirection, or failed delivery attempts.

Shipping Address Accuracy

Orders are shipped to the exact shipping address provided at checkout. Angry Wine Merchant is not responsible for errors or omissions in the address submitted by the customer. If a package is delayed, returned, or misdelivered due to incorrect shipping details, the customer assumes full responsibility. Additional shipping fees may apply if re-shipment is required. By placing an order, you confirm that the shipping address entered is correct and agree to these terms.

States We Ship To

We ship to the following U.S. states:

Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

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International Shipping

We do offer international shipping where legally allowed. For details, click here or contact us directly.

  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
JD 98

Jeb Dunnuck

Rating (96-98). The Grand Vin 2023 Château Cheval Blanc is based on 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and, as always, is resting in 100% new French oak. It's deep ruby/plum-hued and offers a gorgeous array of ripe black cherries, currants, leafy herbs, spring flowers, and spicy oak. This carries to a medium to full-bodied Cheval with gorgeous mid-palate depth, ripe, building, yet polished tannins, and a certainly salty, mineral character on the finish. This is a classic, regal, aristocratic Cheval Blanc that will need bottle age, but it’s absolutely gorgeous. It's the finest wine I tasted on the Right Bank. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, issue date: May 2024. Drinking window: n/a.
RP 100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Rating (98-100). One of the most profound wines of the vintage is the 2023 Château Cheval Blanc, a striking wine that stands out for its strong sense of identity and seamless integration at such an early stage in its life. Wafting from the glass with notes of mulberries, lilac, dark fruits, iris root and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with a gourmand core of cool, vibrant fruit that entirely conceals its sweet structuring tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. It's a blend of 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, drawing on fully 46 of the blocks that make up Cheval Blanc, and it attained 13.8% alcohol. Reviewed by William Kelley, issue date: April 2024. Drinking window: n/a.
V 98

Vinous

Rating (95-98). The 2023 Cheval Blanc is silky, elegant and exceptionally polished. Cabernet Franc is rarely as expressive as it is here. Everything in the 2023 is about detail. All the elements are so well balanced—so integrated. Red/purplish berry fruit, mint, cinnamon, rose petal and blood orange meld together, while seamless tannins wrap it all up in grand style. What a wine. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, issue date: April 2024. Drinking window: 2033 - 2063.

2023 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France

Technical Sheet

After a rather dry winter, a spell of frost hit the vines quite early (on the night of April 4th to 5th). Flowering took place under favourable conditions, and was clustered around 28 May, in line with averages since 2015. The vintage brought a lot of rainfall (900 mm over the whole year). The rainfall was regular, which unfortunately kept up the pressure of mildew. However, the good vineyard management and a strategic choice of treatment dates prevented mildew from appearing on the bunches and limited symptoms on the leaves. Temperatures were relatively hot throughout the growing season, with some heatwaves (over 40°C). However, rainfall at the end of August made it possible to extend the harvest date. The harvest lasted 9 days in all, but was spread over a month, from 31 August to 29 September. Each grape variety reached phenolic maturity. The ageing period (still being trial-tested for the 2022 vintage) is being significantly extended, from 12 months to 20/24 months. Quinault is now made entirely in large containers, from 6hL demi-muids to 25hL casks.

Alcohol ABV
13.9%

Sweetness
Dry

Blend
46% Cabernet Franc, 52% Merlot & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturation
Oaked

Oak Type
French

Winemaker
Pierre-Olivier Clouet

Management
Pierre Lurton

Ownership
Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault

Closure Type
Cork

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