Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 La Cigarrera near Austria’s Hungarian border

near Austria’s Hungarian border

also shows fine phenolics

This lovely Chardonnay's aromas are like someone left a plate of fresh-baked lemon shortbread cookies—with toasted pecans—out for Santa Claus

crisp with high acidity

Dense and driven for the vintage

Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 La Cigarrera near Austria’s Hungarian borderLove the floral character to the aromas of dark fruit, such as blueberries and black cherries. Red and black licorice, too. The full bodied palate starts slowly and then expands with super polished, searing tannins that lead you up the palate into a place of grandeur. Lightly chewy at the end. Such great purity and presence here. 6% cabernet sauvignon in the blend with franc and merlot. 99 Pts James Suckling