Cheval Blanc Vintage:2001 I have had the 1999

I have had the 1999 Rocche on many occasions

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

offering deeply concentrated raspberry

smoke and earthiness add layers of complexity and nuance

Cheval Blanc Vintage:2001 I have had the 1999A 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.