Cheval Blanc 1988. Fine Wine from Bordeaux

Cheval Blanc 1988

Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
Colour	Red
Type	Still
Grape Variety	Cabernet Franc/Merlot

Region

Bordeaux

Subregion

France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion

Colour

Red

Type

Still

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc/Merlot

Tasting Notes

	Region	Vintage	Wine	Size	Qty	Units	Price IB GBP	Per	Score
	Bordeaux	1988	Cheval Blanc New	BT	0 \ 6	10	398.33	bt	90 NM		Cheval Blanc	0.75	90.00	90.00	Cheval Blanc
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Tasted in Southwold, the Cheval Blanc 1988 is what you might call a "solid" Saint Emilion, one that has plateaued in recent years. The nose is quite backward considering its age and demands encouragement, gradually unfurling to reveal dark berries, sage, mint and cigar box aromas that lean towards the Left Bank. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rigid tannins. Fortunately there is sufficient fruit to back it up and then it eases back towards a languid, mushroom-tinged finish. Very fine.

Neal Martin, July 2014

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Cheval Blanc 1988

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