Chateau Cheval Blanc 1982 Size::1 Bottle oyster-shell noted wine that disappears

oyster-shell noted wine that disappears as quickly as it is poured

The original Riesling vines on our home block here at the winery were planted in 1979 and are the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough

• Rosé made 50% by saignée and 50% by direct press

so as to capture the youthful Grenache in all its raspberry

this Sauvignon Blanc speaks of the complex soils found at our Te Muna vineyard

Chateau Cheval Blanc 1982 Size::1 Bottle oyster-shell noted wine that disappearsThe beautiful color is medium deep and showing some bricking on the rim. The nose is remarkably powerful, concentrated, and complex with an elegant succession of truffle, crme caramel, and prune aromas, as well as a slight smokiness. When swirled in the glass, the bouquet goes on to reveal roasted overtones of coffee, cocoa, and chocolate overlaying spice (cinnamon) and praline. The wine starts out smooth, fresh and rich on the palate. It is rich,