Chateau Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classe A 2001

Lobenberg: Untypisch hoher Merlot-Anteil von 60%, dementsprechend deutlich mehr Power, vollmundiger, kräftiger, dichter und tiefer als gewöhnlich, dafür etwas weniger Balance, etwas weniger Finesse. Ein völlig untypischer Charakter für Cheval Blanc, dennoch fast ein großer Wein.

Suckling: I have always believed in the 2001 Cheval Blanc. It may even be better than the more highly thought of 2000 and it's certainly much less expensive. It sells for about $550 a bottle compared to $1000 a bottle for the 2000. I drank it recently again and it's so layered and gorgeous. A wine with superb texture and cedar and chocolate. Full and velvety tannins with sweet tobacco and meat with dried plums. Firm and chewy yet tight and reserved. So young. Decant two hours before serving. Drink or hold. 95/100

Jane Anson: Nuanced supple tannins with saffron, cold ash and violets notes. Extremely charming, this highlights so many of the things that Cheval Blanc does so well – nuance, elegant, precision, flesh, silken fruits with freshly crushed mint and eucalyptus on the finish. 55% 1st wine, 1% press wine with 100% new oak. 95/100