Great acidity gives the wine wonderful tension too
The wine is matured in stainless steel for eight months
feeling it necessary to cloak the exceptional fruit and powerful tannins
made among the oldest solera casks of this wine
Pressed as whole bunches in a pneumatic press
Chateau Cheval Blanc 1982 Size::1 Bottle Great acidity gives the wineThe beautiful color is medium deep and showing some bricking on the rim. The nose is remarkably powerful, concentrated, and complex with an elegant succession of truffle, crme caramel, and prune aromas, as well as a slight smokiness. When swirled in the glass, the bouquet goes on to reveal roasted overtones of coffee, cocoa, and chocolate overlaying spice (cinnamon) and praline. The wine starts out smooth, fresh and rich on the palate. It is rich,