品飲印象：2022 年的白馬以優雅花香為開端，紫羅蘭、玫瑰與一絲橙皮氣息先入鼻；接著黑櫻桃、黑莓與李子的深沉果實感出現，並帶有鹹礦感與淡淡甘草、香料的層次。口感圓潤卻不失張力，單寧成熟細緻，酒體在口中逐步展開，尾韻悠長且有回味。 酒莊與生產：白馬位於聖艾美濃的頂級產區，歷史與聲望兼具。2022 年由 Pierre-Olivier Clouet 主理，Pierre Lurton 管理團隊，產量偏低且全數進入正牌酒款，顯示對品質的高標準與選果的嚴謹。 釀造與桶陳：採收時間落在 8 月下旬至 9 月中下旬，釀造時強調嚴格分選與低壓榨，幾乎不使用壓榨酒，並在法國橡木桶中熟成，保留果香的純淨並賦予結構與層次。 葡萄園與風土：園內多樣土壤與細緻的田間管理，使果實集中而均衡。低產量帶來高成熟度和細緻單寧，使這年份兼具力量與優雅。 飲用建議：近期飲用建議醒酒約 90 分鐘以釋放香氣；若收藏則可放心放 10 年以上，風味會愈發立體。配餐上推薦烤或燉的紅肉、風乾豬肩、以及成熟奶酪。總體語氣輕鬆：這是一瓶能同時討好感官與時間考驗的經典之作。
Tasting note: The 2022 Cheval Blanc opens with an arresting perfume of violets, fresh rose, and a ribbon of orange zest. Dark fruit—black cherry, ripe plum and blackberry—unfurl into savory layers of olive brine, cocoa and subtle licorice. On the palate it is impeccably balanced: silk-like texture meets firmly ripe, polished tannins and a nervy mineral thread that drives an extraordinarily long finish. Producer notes: From one of Saint-Emilion’s most celebrated estates, this vintage was overseen by Pierre-Olivier Clouet under the management of Pierre Lurton, with ownership remaining in the hands of Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault. 2022 saw very low yields (around 27–30 hl/ha) and — notably — no second wine was produced, so all fruit went into the Grand Vin. Winemaking notes: Harvest occurred late August through September. The wine was vinified with rigorous sorting, minimal press wine and élevage in French oak barrels. The careful extraction and gentle maturation preserve aromatic purity while building structure and longevity. Vineyard notes: The estate’s mosaic of soils and meticulous vineyard work produced concentrated, finely grained fruit in 2022. Low yields and selective harvesting delivered ripe phenolics with great freshness, producing a wine that marries concentration and elegance. Serve and cellar: Decant for roughly 90 minutes if drinking in the near term to open the aromatics; the 2022 will reward long-term cellaring for decades. Pair with braised and roasted red meats, rich game preparations, or aged cheeses.
白馬酒莊是聖艾美濃的代表性酒莊之一，以花香細膩、結構優雅與長期陳年潛力著稱。酒莊重視田間管理與手工選果，釀造時注重純淨度與精緻的桶陳，使每一個年份都能展現地塊特色與風土張力。
Chateau Cheval Blanc — an icon of Saint-Emilion — sits among the region’s very top estates. Long renowned for its aromatic finesse, structural grace and extraordinary ageing potential, the property combines meticulous viticulture with careful cellar practices. The 2022 release continued the estate’s tradition of low yields and rigorous selection, producing a Grand Vin of rare balance and serenity.
