Classification | Premier Grand Cru Classe A |
Type | Red |
Producer | Chateau Cheval Blanc |
Vintage | 1971 |
Country | France |
Main region | Bordeaux |
Region | Saint-Emilion |
Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Bin stained |
Stock | 0 |
Somewhat of a disappointment, the 1971, while very good, has in the last several years, begun to brown badly. Nevertheless, the wine still has plenty of sweet fruit, a burnt, roasted character to its bouquet, and medium body. The 1971 is a pleasant, lowbrow Cheval Blanc that should be drunk over the next 2-3 years.
A rather meaty and rich wine with an abundance of developed fruit flavors. Deep ruby center with a garnet edge, and light stewed tomato, tobacco and orange peel aromas; full-bodied, with velvety tomato and tobacco flavors and a lovely, silky finish.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.
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