1997 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from this lot has the following scores - CellarTracker 91 points, Falstaff Magazine 90 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 90 points. This is the tasting note for 1997 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from nan - Winemaker notes - In a vintage marked by challenging weather conditions, Château Cheval Blanc managed to produce a quality wine despite a slight lack of ripeness. The rather intense color shows definite development. The nose reveals a complex and intense bouquet, with aromas of roasting and toasting. The fruit is nonetheless present - aromas of ripe red and stone fruits mingle with the freshness of vegetal notes, as well as the exotic and unusual aroma of coconut. The attack on the palate is at once smooth, round, and luscious. The fruit is again present, both luscious and crisp, and the freshness of this vintage is remarkable. The slight austerity on the finish is due to the presence of tannins from the oak that have not yet fully integrated. In this difficult vintage, Cheval Blanc achieved a wine of freshness and elegance by avoiding any attempt at over-ripeness. This vintage, however, evolved quite rapidly.