{"product_id":"2025-chateau-cheval-blanc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-futures-6-x-750ml","title":"2025 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion Grand Cru FUTURES 6 x 750ml","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSince 2009, Bighammerwines.com has been offering the best wines from Bordeaux online. We are a reliable and successful bridge for our clients to access significant allocations from the top Chateau, negociants and other direct importers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a BHW Direct Import\/Ex-Chateau item. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a futures item that is expected to deliver in 2028. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou may be charged a small ground shipping fee. However, this is NOT the actual amount due to ship when it arrives in two years. The actual shipping cost will be communicated to you and charged at the time of shipping in 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the time of arrival, we will contact you to confirm your shipping address and collect the shipping charge per your preference. Please be sure to provide your correct contact information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If there are US tariffs in place at the time of importation, those costs will be passed on to you. Please review our terms and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/pages\/terms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econditions of sale.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Intense black forest berries, a hint of juniper, herbs and tobacco, blueberries, candied mandarin zest, very multi-faceted bouquet. Full-bodied, highly elegant, ripe heart cherries, finesse-rich structure, seamless, perfect tannins, a highly delicate wine with enormous length, immense minerality, designed for a long ageing period, a hint of nougat in the finish, \u003cstrong\u003ean enormous promise for the future\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~100 Falstaff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Cheval Blanc stands out once again as among the finest wines of the vintage in Bordeaux. Wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of dark berries and cherries mingled with notions of blood orange and iris, it's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with \u003cstrong\u003eterrific mid-palate density, sweet tannins and a long, vibrant, violet-inflected finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e With its striking aromas, intensity of flavor and resolutely classical proportions (checking in at 12.7% alcohol and pH of 3.76), the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 gives every indication of being one of the great Cheval Blancs of the decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~98-100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the lowest yields of Cheval Blanc ever at just 15hl\/ha with no Petit Cheval made this year. Chinese five spice, cedar, cinnamon, rose buds, soy, purple flowers, blackcurrants and cherries on the nose. Supple and fleshy, round and enveloping yet softly chalky so you get weight but not massive density in the glass. Tannins are wonderful and the power comes underneath not at the fore. Suave, fresh and floats along the palate – generous yet reined in, glossy, bright with lovely acidity. Almost a bit shy and quiet but so well controlled. \u003cstrong\u003eI love it for its delicacy and hands-off approach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Definitely not a showstopper but given the conditions it’s incredible how they ended up here. \u003cstrong\u003eComplex, charming, soft, pretty and delicious without trying too hard at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.76pH. ~ 96 Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Cheval Blanc includes all 47 plots on the estate except one that was sold off. \u003cstrong\u003eThis nose is more immediate than some of its neighbours, a mixture of blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry and blueberry, very expressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, underneath which lie tobacco and graphite scents. It is open, nothing hidden here. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid red berry fruit, just a touch of black pepper, a more reserved and structured Cheval Blanc than usual, vertical in style, the Cabernet Franc driving the finish. Not what I would call a sensual Cheval Blanc, but it has a distinctive character. Not everyone is going to fall head over heels for this Cheval Blanc because it is uncompromising, and I like that. Just be patient. This will need time. ~ 95-97 Vinous Media\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Cheval Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247887560939,"sku":"CCBSEGC25FUT","price":3067.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Chateau_Cheval_Blanc_Saint-Emilion_Grand_Cru_FUTURES_6_x_750ml.jpg?v=1719288497","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2025-chateau-cheval-blanc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-futures-6-x-750ml","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}