1996 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

Dark chocolate, roses, dried herbs and cigar box, but all subtle, not too much - a lovely, evocative nose. Sharp, sleek, almost sour but in a good way in terms of freshness and lift. Ripe tannins fill the mouth giving this more of a broad, wide appeal, textured and fleshy but keeping a vein of cool freshness, blue fruit and cola with salty liquorice. This is excellent, I love the cool nature, not trying too hard, delivering lots of flavour and texture and generous weight. Calm and collected, still youthful, this will continue to give. A delicious, juicy, fun, approachable glass of wine, with succulence but also really tasty, grippy tannins and a long still fresh red cherry and berry with salt finish. Totally moreish.