and completely harmonious finish

firm structure

and even higher alcohol than the 2009 (14

The style is harmonious and elegant with a fine tannin structure that will develop further complexity and depth over time

the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cos d'Estournel is muted at this very young stage

Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, 2009, 75cl 3-set and completely harmonious finishDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Cheval Blanc offers up profound notions of baked blueberries, blackberry compote and crme de cassis with suggestions of chocolate mint, new leather and cloves plus a waft of candied violets. Medium to full bodied, the palate is an exercise in elegance with very classy, super fine grained tannins, beautiful freshness and layer upon layer of mineral laced blue and black fruits, finishing long and perfumed. Lisa Perrotti