Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion 2014

This has dreamy aromas already, with notes of Lapsang souchong tea, smoldering cigar and cold charcoal wafting up from the core of dense yet supple currant, fig and blackberry preserves. A loamy edge thumps through the finish, giving this an addictive, head-bobbing bass line. Best from 2026 through 2040. Collectible. Score – 97. (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, March 31, 2017)