cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot
Planted in the 1990s
grown by the Domaine Baron Thénard
For this “wine” we only use aszú berries (shriveled berries covered with the noble rot
Still the underlying material appears to be of excellent quality and thus more complexity will almost certainly develop
Cheval Blanc 2000 Grand Cru Classe cabernet sauvignon and petit verdotRP 99 The Wine Advocate Robert M. Parker, Jr. Coming out of a relatively dormant state, this 2000 is a spectacular Cheval Blanc. Of recent vintages, I think only the 2009 can give it a run for its money. A blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, the wine has a sweet nose of menthol, melted licorice, boysenberry, blueberry, and cassis. A broad wine with compelling purity, a layered texture, and sweet tannin, with hints of coffee and earth in the