Chateau Cheval Blanc

1er Grand Cru Classe A

100/100 | William Kelley "One 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 2016 as the finest Cheval Blanc of the decade, and in many respects it might be thought of as the latter vintage's sun-kissed cousin. Bravo to Pierre-Olivier Clouet and his team! - Drink 2027-2055"