Cheval Blanc 2002

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé A

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Tasting Notes

Tasted blind at Farr's 2002 Bordeaux tasting. The nose takes some coaxing from the glass, but reluctantly reveals blackberry, bilberry, graphite and a touch of smoke. The palate displays a ripe entry, quite peppery which indicates some ripe Cabernet Franc, good concentration, quite tarry towards the finish with a hint of iodine on the aftertaste. I have forgotten how pleasurable this Cheval Blanc is, but it needs 2-3 years. Tasted October 2009.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 January 2010

Solid, savoury, quite demanding quality. Readable and good and long.

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2010-2020 04 November 2009

Deep ruby-red. Currant, blackberry, mocha, violet, sandalwood and tobacco leaf on the perfumed nose. Silky and nicely concentrated, with strong minerality and lively acidity framing the flavors. Not a hugely ripe or opulent Cheval, but understated and classy. Finishes with rather suave tannins and a whiplash of flavor. (91+ points)

Score: 91

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2005

Smoky, earthy, sweet red and black currant, fig, and menthol notes jump from the glass of this dark ruby/plum-hued, medium-weight Cheval Blanc. Possessing sweet tannin, medium body, and undeniable elegance as well as nobility, this beautifully made effort appears slightly superior (at least to my taste) to the more hyped 2003. Interestingly, yields were 27 hectoliters per hectare in 2002, and 30-31 hectoliters per hectare in 2003.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2018 30 April 2005

Fantastic aromas of black licorice and sweet tobacco change to raspberries and follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lovely silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Multilayered. A beauty. Best after 2008. 3,330 cases made.

Score: 92

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2008+ 31 March 2005