dusty tannins
sleek tannins
The 2018 Phélan Ségur is just as convincing from bottle as it was en primeur
and oak flavors swirl over the palate
Elegant and rich with gentle
Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France 2019 Statera Cellars dusty tanninsOne of the unequivocally great wines of the vintage is the 2019 Cheval Blanc, a stunning young Saint milion that wafts from the glass with aromas of wild berries and plums mingled with notions of lilac, pipe tobacco, violets, raw cocoa, licorice, crushed mint and burning embers. Full bodied, layered and enveloping, it's deep and intense, with beautifully rich, powdery tannins and vibrant flavors. Concluding with a long, saline finish, this rivals the