2007 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, Case of 12 btls

The 2007 Cheval Blanc has a refined bouquet with scents of red berry fruit, leather, iron filing and orange rind, perhaps a little more advanced than some of its Saint Emilion peers, but still attractive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin on the entry. This is a "stocky" Cheval Blanc, with the Cabernet Franc component really forming the backbone to this wine, imparting bell pepper and spice box notes towards the grippy finish. I think it might have peaked a couple of years ago, so drink now and over the next 15 years. Tasted February 2017. Drink Date 2017 - 2030. (RP)" (June 2017)
Chateau Cheval Blanc, Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru