Formerly known as vin de Figeac, this wine was first sold under the name Cheval Blanc in 1852. The first gold medal won by Cheval Blanc came at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris and that distinction appears on the label.

Each vineyard plot is vinified separately. At the start of fermentation, the juice is gently pumped over three times daily. As fermentation proceeds, pump-over frequency decreases and is eventually stopped when the desired level of extraction has been reached.

The young wine is aged 16 to 18 months in new French oak barrels. Six to seven different coopers are used to ensure complexity and harmony. During this period, the wine is racked by hand five to seven times. Blending takes place after the first three months.

The 2015 Cheval Blanc is a distinguished Bordeaux blend crafted by the acclaimed Cheval Blanc estate in Saint-Emilion, France. This vintage stands out as the estate decided not to produce its second wine, Petit Cheval, for the first time since 1988. The wine is composed of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, with 91% of the crop bottled as the Grand Vin, highlighting its exceptional quality.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a perfect score of 100, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown describing it as "achingly graceful and captivatingly cerebral," emphasizing its "incredible layers of black, red, and blue fruits" and "very ripe, wonderfully velvety tannins."

Wine Enthusiast also rated it 100, noting its "rich and perfumed character," and highlighted the use of fruit from parcels typically reserved for the second wine, adding to its depth and complexity.

Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Spectator both awarded it 98 points, with Dunnuck praising its "thrilling purity of fruit" and "ultra-fine tannin," while Wine Spectator noted its "lovely sanguine hint" and "elegant juniper, tobacco, red currant and damson plum notes."

Decanter gave it a near-perfect score of 99, commending its "powerful aromas" and "abundance of super-ripe tannins." The Wine Independent also scored it 100, lauding its "gorgeous perfume of roses, spearmint, and black tea."

This vintage is noted for its balance, with James Suckling describing it as "rich, yet poised," and Jane Anson emphasizing its "dark fruit expression" and "nuanced and gorgeous" character. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine promises longevity, with many reviewers suggesting it will peak from 2025 through 2045 or beyond.