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Jeb Dunnuck
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Vinous
2000 Chateau Cheval Blanc – A Defining Millennium Vintage
The 2000 Chateau Cheval Blanc stands as one of the most celebrated wines of the modern Bordeaux era, capturing the full expression of this historic Saint Emilion estate in a landmark vintage. Renowned for its distinctive vineyard composition and meticulous approach, Cheval Blanc delivered a wine of remarkable depth, balance, and enduring elegance in 2000.
Tasting Notes
The bouquet is complex and expansive, revealing layers of black cherry, plum, graphite, and subtle floral tones. On the palate, the wine is richly textured yet remarkably refined, combining ripe dark fruit with silky tannins and a mineral backbone. Notes of cocoa, spice, and gentle earth emerge with time, carrying through an exceptionally long and harmonious finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Unlike most Right Bank estates, Cheval Blanc is defined by a high proportion of Cabernet Franc alongside Merlot, grown on a unique mosaic of gravel and clay soils. The 2000 vintage benefited from ideal ripening conditions, allowing for precise extraction and balanced fermentation. Aging in French oak barrels contributed structure while preserving aromatic clarity and freshness.
Investment & Collectibility
Widely regarded as one of the greatest vintages of Chateau Cheval Blanc, the 2000 has achieved iconic status among collectors. Its combination of rarity, critical acclaim, and proven longevity has established it as a cornerstone wine for long-term fine wine investment.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 2000 Bordeaux vintage is synonymous with concentration and balance, producing wines built for extended aging. At Cheval Blanc, these conditions resulted in a wine of extraordinary harmony and persistence.






