Château Cheval Blanc, 1996 Rosé pulpy texture and perfectly ripe

pulpy texture and perfectly ripe tannins

classic in Rutherford-based wines

This non-vintage cuvée contains 40% of wines coming from the producers perpetual reserve begun in 2004

The palate is vibrantly alive with crisp citrus and melon flavours that are backed by deft acidity & dazzling minerality

Château Cheval Blanc, 1996 Rosé pulpy texture and perfectly ripeVery classic vintage, with 55 60% Cabernet Franc a Cabernet Franc year. 1996 is a left bank year whereas 1995 was a right bank year. Mid crimson with minimal ageing at the rim. Looks quite thick and rich to judge from the viscosity. Much more obviously Cheval on the nose than the 1999. Intense and lovely fragrance and good potential for development. Very successful bridge between ancient and modern styles. Jancis Robinson 18 20 points.