1979 Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion

1979 Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion

LEGENDARY CHATEAU 传奇的酒庄
The grape varietal for Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion was predominantly Cabernet Franc, which was almost similar character of Cabernet Sauvignon. The amazing fact was that even a poor vintage like this 1979, there wasn’t any greenness character in the wine, and the fruits were simply amazing. Absolutely one of the best Bordeaux chateau in my book!
白马酒庄用的葡萄品种大多是品丽珠，性格接近赤霞珠。但是为什么白马酒庄这样传奇呢？在于比如一个不咋地的年份如这1979，他们用品丽珠酿出来的酒却一点都没有蔬菜或是青椒味，这实在是太难得了！而且酒体非常丰富，带有浓厚的果味。这种酿酒功夫一般酒庄是做不到的，所以白马酒庄完全是我课本里最喜欢的波尔多酒庄！

1 Oct 2014
Dark plum color,medium body, this wine evolved gorgeously in the decanter after the first hour. Licorice, chocolate, red and black currant, merge in lovely layers. The classic mentholated Cheval quality gives way to soft and luscious sweet fruit with plenty of structure and delineation.
Sorry for the missing label, probably dropped off after 35 years. Had it for my friend's 35 yr old birthday, it was served blind. I successfully guessed it has Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 79, based upon a combination of characters; the nose, it was extremely fragrant, and the fragrance stays consistently. On the palette, the pleasant, elegant and almost feminine character also a clue. However, this vintage has rich & thick character, which adds to the already excellent character. Easily wine of the vintage!