Château Cheval Blanc 1999 (magnum), 1999 Rare and consume it over the

and consume it over the following 20-25 years

then gravity fed directly into neutral oak barrels below

The wine is complex and reveals a remarkable finesse

Satiny textured

cinnamon and cloves layers coming through on the finish

Château Cheval Blanc 1999 (magnum), 1999 Rare and consume it over theThe 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,