Château Cheval Blanc 1998 (3 MAG)

Château Cheval Blanc 1998  

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) 

Levels into the neck, slightly scuffed labels, 2 nicked capsules 

Vintage from 21 September to 5 October. 32 hl/hectare made. 56% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Franc. In 2019, the aromatic impact on the nose is very present, although calmer now! Great finesse of texture, Pierre Lurton's 'pashmina tannins', with freshness of fruit and a visit to the spice bazaar. I wonder now if the 2000 has more force, but these two vintages will forever 'fight it out', in the most noble way of course.  Serena Sutcliffe, MW  

WA 96+ 

3 mags (cn) 

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