Intense bouquet with notes of candied cherries
Delicate on the palette with lively fruit and floral notes held by a bright acidity
Deeply refreshing and surprisingly complex
The mousse is crisp and elegant with a lively personality
The 2018 Phélan Ségur is just as convincing from bottle as it was en primeur
Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France 2019 Statera Cellars Intense bouquet with notes ofOne of the unequivocally great wines of the vintage is the 2019 Cheval Blanc, a stunning young Saint milion that wafts from the glass with aromas of wild berries and plums mingled with notions of lilac, pipe tobacco, violets, raw cocoa, licorice, crushed mint and burning embers. Full bodied, layered and enveloping, it's deep and intense, with beautifully rich, powdery tannins and vibrant flavors. Concluding with a long, saline finish, this rivals the