Cheval Blanc 1983, Saint-Emilion, France France the dense ruby/purple-hued 2003 exhibits

the dense ruby/purple-hued 2003 exhibits an opulent black raspberry and cherry-scented bouquet offering hints of cedar

but there is no lack of concentration and density here

though both are tempered by a satiny texture and polished tannins which are all elegance and breed

The vines were planted in 1996 and 1997 using new Dijon clonal material including Pinot Noir 777

Cheval Blanc 1983, Saint-Emilion, France France the dense ruby/purple-hued 2003 exhibitsThe 1983 Cheval Blanc, which incidentally was served from magnum, has consistently been one of the standout wines of the vintage. Here is one of the finest examples that I have encountered. Sure, its age can no longer be disguised thanks to its tawny rimmed hue, but the aromatics burst full of red fruit, cigar box, beef stock and tobacco scents that immediately capture your senses. The palate is medium bodied and very well balanced, underpinned by a