Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France 2012 Roblet-Monnot Pere et Fils and dried fruit

and dried fruit

Its translucent ruby hue is followed by a solid perfume of spiced red fruits

Impressively balanced

with a fine thread in the nicely textured palate and very fine tannins

The wine is fresh and elegant

Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France 2012 Roblet-Monnot Pere et Fils and dried fruitA great Cheval Blanc that stands up to the potential that I found during en primeur. Extremely restrained and classic in its construction, shot through with points of mint, liquorice, raspberry and eucalyptus. The fresh aromatics mean you could almost think that it is from a cool year, except for the huge density that runs through the palate, along with a creamy texture. Extremely good quality. Something that you are going to want to put away for a