Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Valpolicella Ripasso Classico

Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Valpolicella Ripasso ClassicoAlthough the exact location of the first vines grown in Bordeaux is unknown, the vestiges of luxurious villas the ancestors of today's wine chteaux have been found in Saint Emilion. One such villa belonged to Ausone (Ausonius in Latin), poet winemaker and Roman Consul in the 4th century AD. The expansion of the Saint Emilion vineyards continued through the centuries, especially during the Middle Ages. The creation and development of the port of

Candied apple and a hint of ginger add depth

which brings freshness to this Chardonnay

(Tasted: March 12

the vine and grape development was delayed by about two weeks throughout the season

note of oak toast

leading to a delicate

and out to Comptche on the far coastal Mendocino coast

Rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast

but we managed

most extensively in the sub-region of Côte de Beaune

which rubs shoulders with Cabernet Sauvignon in equal proportions (47%) combined with Petit Verdot (6%)

hazelnuts and toasted bread