Chateau Cheval Blanc 1949

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Robert Parker (96)

I have rated the 1949 Cheval Blanc as high as 100, but more consistently in the mid to upper 90s. It is one of the great Cheval Blancs - not as port-like and syrupy as the 1947, but more classically rendered. But do not take that to mean this is a wimpish wine. It is an unbelievably rich, sweet, expansive, full-bodied style of Cheval Blanc with enormous quantities of glycerin, fruit, alcohol, and extract. Although it has been drinkable for decades, it continues to offer that exotic, Asian spice, cedar, and huge, sweet fruit-scented nose. Unctuously-textured, thick, rich, vibrant, pure, and compelling, it should drink well for another 10-20 years.

Winespectator (97)

Fully mature and glorious. Lovely aromas of berries and spice lead to intense flavors of dried fruit, cedar and tobacco, balanced, vivid and long. Shows great elegance and class

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.