Chateau Cheval Blanc 2009 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cheval Blanc offers up profound notions of baked blueberries, blackberry compote and crme de cassis with suggestions of chocolate mint, new leather and cloves plus a waft of candied violets. Medium to full bodied, the palate is an exercise in elegance with very classy, super fine grained tannins, beautiful freshness and layer upon layer of mineral laced blue and black fruits, finishing long and perfumed. Anticipated

though the 2015 Canon La Gaffeliere might offer more intellect

a bit of a "bruiser" in its infancy

purity and overall balance

black cherries and hints of Christmas cake and truffle

Les Montrevenots 0

with tons of focus

Dosage: 10g per litre

at present it's hard to be especially optimistic

floral and sauvage scents

It's two-thirds Grenache Noir

long finish

earth and varied floral elements