Château Cheval Blanc 1999 (magnum), 1999 Rare Wave after wave of nutty

Wave after wave of nutty

coffee and spice

Satiny textured

cinnamon and cloves layers coming through on the finish

ripe pineapple

Château Cheval Blanc 1999 (magnum), 1999 Rare Wave after wave of nuttyThe complex, explosively fragrant 1999 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc. It is already showing well, which is a good sign for a wine that traditionally is reserved early in life, but puts on weight and richness in the bottle. Stylistically, this wine is probably cut from the same mold as vintages such as 1985, 1966, and 1962. The color is a dense ruby with purple nuances. Once past the blockbuster bouquet of menthol,