1973 Cheval Blanc
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The 1973 Cheval Blanc has totally faded, and is now just a pale, washed-out wine, with a thin, diluted finish. Last tasted, 3/91. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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The 1973 Cheval Blanc is a vintage that I had never tasted, and it put on a creditable performance in context. Light and herbaceous on the nose, the aromatics are refined, but there is undeniably a slight washed-out, underripe element. Scents of antique bureau manifest in the glass. The palate is marked by sour cherries on the entry, with quite sharp acidity and some attenuation towards the finish. It’s still perfectly enjoyable, although this bottle was aided by sound provenance.
About the producer
Ch. Cheval Blanc is one the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Saint-Emilion estate’s Cabernet Franc-dominant wines are consistently among the top wines of the vintage.