Château Cheval Blanc 1996
| Distrikt | Saint-Émilion |
| Druvor | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Årgång | 1996 |
| Fyllighet | 9 |
| Fruktsyra | 9 |
| Strävhet | 9 |
| Procucenter | Château Cheval Blanc |
| Artikelnr | Cheval Blanc 409 |
| Lagerstatus | |
| Förpackningsmaterial | Trälåda OWC |
| Fraktkostnad | 169:- |
| Avnjutes mellan | 2016 - 2026 |
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Druvor
55% Cabernet Franc & 45% Merlot.
Tasting note
Tasted at the château, the 1996 Cheval Blanc was a majority of Cabernet Franc although the exact blend is not known. Firstly, the color is a healthy garnet with a mahogany rim. The bouquet has good intensity although it is certainly not a complex set of aromas: dusky black fruit, game, clove and a faint touch of hickory. The palate is quite sharp on the entry with noticeable acidity. My main criticism is a lack of cohesion and a lack of Merlot to bind everything together and lend fleshiness. It seems to be rather monochromatic, a Cheval Blanc with a single note, the finish conservative with a touch of black pepper and cooked meat, but a little frayed around the edges. I would drink bottles now and maybe larger formats would yield more pleasure. The bottom line is this is not one of the great Cheval Blancs and that is reflected in my score. Tasted July 2016.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
