Verkostungsnotizen
Vinous 89
The 1994 Cheval Blanc is a vintage that I have not tasted for many years. It was a year that saw a large yield for Merlot but less for Cabernet Franc. It has a markedly rustic nose that belongs to a different era: ferrous in style, quite Pomerol-like. The palate is medium-bodied with (again) rustic tannins; it is fully mature. The 1994 is a little lactic towards the espresso-tinged finish that feels a bit one-dimensional and austere. It’s not bad, but it’s not a great Cheval Blanc due to some dilution. Tasted at the chateau.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2034
Robert Parker 88
It is many years since I last tasted the 1994 Chateau Cheval Blanc. Here it has an intriguing nose with expressive Cabernet Franc aromas that develop more floral, wilted petal tones with aeration. There are touches of desiccated red cherry and bacon fat. The palate is medium-bodied and nicely structured, quite savory in the mouth and showing some austerity towards the harmonious finish. It is a little curmudgeonly perhaps and I would consume bottles in the next 5-8 years, as it is not going to go anywhere. Tasted March 2015.
Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023
