Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 La Cigarrera This lovely Chardonnay's aromas are

This lovely Chardonnay's aromas are like someone left a plate of fresh-baked lemon shortbread cookies—with toasted pecans—out for Santa Claus

crisp with high acidity

also shows fine phenolics

Bursting with aromas and flavors

The palate adds lemony juiciness to sonorous notes of smoky oak that surround lively Mirabelle fruit

Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 La Cigarrera This lovely Chardonnay's aromas areLove the floral character to the aromas of dark fruit, such as blueberries and black cherries. Red and black licorice, too. The full bodied palate starts slowly and then expands with super polished, searing tannins that lead you up the palate into a place of grandeur. Lightly chewy at the end. Such great purity and presence here. 6% cabernet sauvignon in the blend with franc and merlot. 99 Pts James Suckling