Chateau Cheval Blanc 2006 chateau-margaux very long wine still needs

very long wine still needs to absorb more of its oak element but should gain in complexity for at least a decade

this wine delivers both approachable enjoyment now and excellent age-worthiness

This is a remarkably age-worthy wine with the potential to give ever-more pleasure over a span two decades or more

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Chateau Cheval Blanc 2006 chateau-margaux very long wine still needsThe 2006 Chateau Cheval Blanc 1er grand cru class is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc. It has the most floral bouquet of the four Seri A Grand Cru Class: an explosion of crushed violets and potpourri, hints of leather and cigar box, the Cabernet Franc clearly lending this complexity and character. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin. It feels wonderfully structured and comes with an insistent grip that coats the mouth. This is