1998 Le Petit Cheval Rouge
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Deep garnet-brick in color, the 1998 Le Petit Cheval opens with leather, spice box, earth, prunes and figs on the nose with a hint of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, refreshing and with a good amount of spicy fruit, it has soft, powdery tannins and an orange peel-tinged finish. Drink now.
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Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Slightly brown aged rim. Mature nose with tertiary aromas already. Lightweight and quite tart. Not especially friendly. Hard finish. (Second wine of Ch Cheval Blanc.) (JR)
A pretty red with lots of ripe berry, tobacco character with hints of chocolate. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Second wine of Cheval. 3,330 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2001
About the producer
Ch. Cheval Blanc is one the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Saint-Emilion estate’s Cabernet Franc-dominant wines are consistently among the top wines of the vintage.