Chateau Cheval Blanc - Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé "A" Red 2011

Chateau Cheval Blanc - Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé "A" Red 2011Grape Merlot (52%), Cabernet Franc (46%), Cabernet Sauvignon (2%) Tasting notes Medium to deep garnet in colour, the 2011 Cheval Blanc features a nose of warm mulberries, preserved plums and figs with suggestions of dried herbs, dusty soil and underbrush plus a touch of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full bodied, taut and muscular in the mouth, it has a solid frame of chewy tannins supporting the restrained fruit and a long earth and Provence herbs layered

and harvesting at optimal ripeness to capture the unique identity of Jura’s soils

Since taking over Domaine des Roches Neuves in the early 1990s

This name makes sense when you taste the wine - Fugue complements the tonalities of its older sibling extremely well

Vinous 91/100: "The NV 7 Crus is bright

These climatic conditions have been fully supported the optimal maturation of the grapes and their excellent state of health

who continues her family’s tradition while bringing a fresh

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floral and almond notes all resonate in a Champagne that combines Côte des Blanc Chardonnay energy with an extra kick of texture from the Pinot that really comes through on the finish

well structured

liquorice aromas leap out of the glass

generosity

highly concentrated aroma of black fruits