Cheval Blanc 1983, Saint-Emilion, France France They are thinly sliced to

They are thinly sliced to about 1/4 of an inch

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but there is no lack of concentration and density here

and black fruit scents jump from the glass of this full-bodied

though both are tempered by a satiny texture and polished tannins which are all elegance and breed

Cheval Blanc 1983, Saint-Emilion, France France They are thinly sliced toThe 1983 Cheval Blanc, which incidentally was served from magnum, has consistently been one of the standout wines of the vintage. Here is one of the finest examples that I have encountered. Sure, its age can no longer be disguised thanks to its tawny rimmed hue, but the aromatics burst full of red fruit, cigar box, beef stock and tobacco scents that immediately capture your senses. The palate is medium bodied and very well balanced, underpinned by a