1998 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France

Winemaker NotesAn intense, deep color, black in the middle with purple glints on the rim. A powerful nose. Rich with luxuriant fruit and hints of eucalyptus and bay leaves. The Palate develops beautifully with finesse and complexity and very coated tannins that are in no way aggressive. Probably the greatest Cheval Blanc of the second half o the 20th century. To lay down a long time.Press Rated 100 Points Jeb DunnuckAnother perfect wine is the 1998 Chateau Cheval Blanc, which is the usual blend of 55/45 Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Possessing an utterly captivating bouquet of sweet red and black fruits, forest floor, spice and dried flowers, it packs plenty of muscle and depth on the palate, yet is also expansive, elegant and seamless, with no hard edges. Just singing, with everything you could want; complexity, richness, elegance, depth, and length, drink this sensational beauty any time over the coming two decades. I’m sure it will keep longer, but why in the world would you wait. Rate