Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2011 750mL is an exceptional Right Bank Bordeaux from one of the most prestigious estates in Saint-Émilion. Renowned for its distinctive Cabernet Franc and Merlot-driven style, Château Cheval Blanc produces wines celebrated for their elegance, aromatic complexity, silky texture, and remarkable aging potential.
The 2011 vintage offers a refined expression of this legendary estate, revealing layers of black cherry, plum, cassis, violet, tobacco, cedar, and savory spice. With more than a decade of bottle development, it is an outstanding choice for collectors and enthusiasts of mature Bordeaux. Available now at Whiskey Caviar.
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Tasting Notes
Color: Deep ruby with garnet tones developing toward the rim.
Nose: Elegant and complex aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, cassis, violet, cedar, and tobacco, complemented by earthy notes and delicate spice.
Palate: Refined and beautifully structured with layers of dark berries, plum, black cherry, savory herbs, graphite, tobacco, and polished oak, supported by fine tannins.
Finish: Long and sophisticated with lingering notes of dark fruit, cedar, earth, spice, and floral character.
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Vital Stats
Producer: Château Cheval Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Wine Type: Red Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Region: Bordeaux
Bottle Size: 750mL
Country: France
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A Legendary Saint-Émilion Estate
Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most celebrated names on Bordeaux's Right Bank, renowned for producing wines with an unusual combination of power, finesse, and aromatic complexity.
The estate's emphasis on Cabernet Franc alongside Merlot helps create the floral aromatics, freshness, structure, and elegant texture that have made Cheval Blanc highly sought after by collectors around the world.
The 2011 Château Cheval Blanc provides an opportunity to experience this iconic estate with significant bottle age already behind it while retaining the structure and complexity expected from a world-class Bordeaux.
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Ideal For
Château Cheval Blanc 2011 is ideal for fine wine collectors, milestone celebrations, luxury gifting, special dinners, and mature Bordeaux enthusiasts. When opening the bottle, careful decanting can help separate any natural sediment that may have developed during aging.
Serve in Riedel Vinum Red Wine Glasses to give the wine room to express its complex fruit, floral, cedar, and savory aromatics.
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FAQ
Q: What type of wine is Château Cheval Blanc 2011?
A: Château Cheval Blanc 2011 is a prestigious red Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion, known for its distinctive blend centered around Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Q: Is Château Cheval Blanc 2011 considered a collectible wine?
A: Yes. Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux's most prestigious estates, and mature vintages such as 2011 are highly desirable among serious wine collectors and Bordeaux enthusiasts.
Q: How should Château Cheval Blanc 2011 be served?
A: Serve it around 60–65°F in a quality red wine glass. Because of its age, stand the bottle upright before opening and consider carefully decanting it to separate any sediment while allowing its aromas to develop.
