Cheval Blanc Vintage:2001 this is still very much

this is still very much on the way up and while it actually could be enjoyed now with an hour of air

A touch of reduction does not completely undermine the attractiveness of the otherwise pretty red berry fruit and soft earth notes

but so often it is much more than that

I have had the 1999 Rocche on many occasions

smoke and earthiness add layers of complexity and nuance

Cheval Blanc Vintage:2001 this is still very muchA nice wine, but a moderate Cheval Blanc is the right way to state things here. Medium bodied, with a distinctive herbal edge, there is a crisp quality to the plums along with alternating sweet and tart fruits in the finish. There is no reason to age this any longer.