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Cheval Blanc 1981
HED00876
75cl
13%
£600.00
£500.00 ex-VAT
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Cheval Blanc 1981 is a noteworthy vintage from one of the premier châteaux in Saint-Émilion, nowadays under the stewardship of esteemed winemaker Pierre Lurton. This mature wine exhibits a complex profile, characterised by notes of blackcurrant and plum, alongside nuances of earth and subtle herbal undertones. While the tannins have softened, the structure remains, presenting a medium-bodied experience. 1981 St Emilions are characterised by their elegance, balance and refined tannins. They are not typically blockbuster wines, but rather offer subtlety and finesse.
The 1981 Cheval Blanc has long been one of the over-achieving wines of a patchy vintage, though I had not seen a bottle for some time. This has a refined bouquet with black fruit, briary and light forest floor scents. The Merlot is more expressive than the Cabernets. The palate has a sweet entry, gentle at first so that you almost fail to notice the grip and structure behind this Cheval Blanc. This suggests that perhaps it has faded a little in recent years, forgivable given its age. Still, it remains a delicious, lighter-styled Saint-Émilion undeservedly overshadowed by the following vintage. Tasted at 67 Pall Mall at Chelsea Vintners' The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide dinner.
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