February 29, 2024 - Felt it was a great example of st emillion with earth and what seems like hay notes on the nose and a savory palate. Next to some pomerols it was my favorite but the fruit in the pinerola were more popular with my guests
(decanted 90 minutes prior)
January 27, 2024 - Agree with others... gorgeous nose and the palate doesn't have the follow through or depth of best vintages. Still awfully pretty to drink now-ish.
October 31, 2021 - Just a light bricking at the edge with a ruby core.
This wine smells fantastic. Red and blue fruit, damp soil, and a touch of ground espresso. It’s pure and focused.
The fruit profile is reflected on the palate. Medium body with fully integrated tannin and medium acidity. The finish is long.
There is some brightness to this wine and the fruit is hanging on well. I can’t see this getting much better, but it’s got a long life ahead. Drink now and over the next 10+ years.
August 25, 2021 - Cheval Blanc is my favorite domaine, but this was not my favorite bottle. It lacked the bite/spice that I am used to from CB. Maybe just a bad bottle or not the best vintage.
December 25, 2020 - On the nose, dried roses, floral, dried fruits, black cherries, iron, dirt. Getting fairly thin now, limited fruit left, more leather and earth. Beautifully made to hold up so well.
April 25, 2020 - Near it’s end, weak but magnificent taste of cow shit, autumn leaves, vinbär, raspberry.
March 22, 2020 - Wow, can you say wowza? The cork was gone, the corkscrew came right out, prong couldn’t even begin to turn, so used the old wine filter. Decanted, and just got better until the last glass which was amazing. The zing from the cab franc and the richness from the merlot, and the toast from the barrel. Had with slow cooked duck legs and flageolets. At it’s peak?
March 7, 2020 - Amazing, intoxicating nose. Such an expressive and complex bouquet. Deep dried fruits with supple tannins. Soft mouth feel, smooth finish. I think this one has peaked, but still an ethereal experience.
February 25, 2020 - Going to give this one 93 based on the nose alone, which is fantastic. Leaps out of the glass. You can spend so long smelling it that you forget to drink it, thinking you must surely have already taken a sip when you put your glass down.
February 21, 2020 - l'il Rob visiting....
Rusty red, medium plus body
Plums, roses, peonies, perfumed nose
Super elegant wine, soft, leathery notes. Longish finish. Light fruit. This is what a well constructed wine made for aging should taste. I love this wine. It's in its drinking window now and has some years left.