Château Cheval Blanc, 1996 Rosé Enjoy it over the next

Enjoy it over the next 20 years

This area is steep and wild

The nose displays an intense bouquet of red and black fruit

This non-vintage cuvée contains 40% of wines coming from the producers perpetual reserve begun in 2004

and menthol notes jump from the glass of this dark ruby/plum-hued

Château Cheval Blanc, 1996 Rosé Enjoy it over the nextVery classic vintage, with 55 60% Cabernet Franc a Cabernet Franc year. 1996 is a left bank year whereas 1995 was a right bank year. Mid crimson with minimal ageing at the rim. Looks quite thick and rich to judge from the viscosity. Much more obviously Cheval on the nose than the 1999. Intense and lovely fragrance and good potential for development. Very successful bridge between ancient and modern styles. Jancis Robinson 18 20 points.