Wine detail

Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé)

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

2000

Vintage

Varietal

Bordeaux Blend

Peak 2005-2035

Where it is, September 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2005-2035), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2035, with a drinking horizon to 2047.

The ‘00 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé).

Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2003-2047Peak window 2005-2035

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2000 vintage

Château Cheval Blanc's 2000 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

About Château Cheval Blanc

Château Cheval Blanc's Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Lamb saddle with black truffle

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Duck confit with cherry sauce

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Veal sweetbreads with capers

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000?

Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

What does Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 taste like?

Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2003-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2005-2035. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000?

Pair this wine with Lamb saddle with black truffle; Duck confit with cherry sauce; or Veal sweetbreads with capers.