Second only to the 2000 vintage, I like this one.
Second only to the 2000 vintage, I like this one.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2013
Phenomenal level; slow-oxed for 3 hours and decanted for 30 mins. Deep hue with a hint of bricking but good shine and legs - still vibrant on the nose with clear Cab Franc notes; smokey, almost meaty (bilton-like) with hints of cocoa nibs, roasted peppers, and pipe tobacco. Ever so slightly numb on the palate - clearly well balanced but perhaps becoming slightly unknit. I suspect it will come back together for the long haul so drink now or from 2040:-)
Phenomenal level; slow-oxed for 3 hours and decanted for 30 mins. Deep hue with a hint of bricking but good shine and legs - still vibrant on the nose with clear Cab Franc notes; smokey, almost meaty (bilton-like) with hints of cocoa nibs, roasted peppers, and pipe tobacco. Ever so slightly numb on the palate - clearly well balanced but perhaps becoming slightly unknit. I suspect it will come back together for the long haul so drink now or from 2040:-)
Jul 2nd, 2017
From the cellar of Nath. Johnston & Fils, being sold 12/2 in NYC. I've never had a 78 this good. Gorgeous, expressive nose, elegant on the palate and persistent.
From the cellar of Nath. Johnston & Fils, being sold 12/2 in NYC. I've never had a 78 this good. Gorgeous, expressive nose, elegant on the palate and persistent.
Oct 29th, 2016
muddy, mossy, eucalyptus, cocoa powder. Herbaceous, raspberry.
muddy, mossy, eucalyptus, cocoa powder. Herbaceous, raspberry.
Nov 15th, 2015
Still great acid, but silky smooth tannins. More fruit driven than expected
Still great acid, but silky smooth tannins. More fruit driven than expected
Nov 4th, 2015
1978. Balanced. Beautiful. Wonderful.
1978. Balanced. Beautiful. Wonderful.
Oct 3rd, 2015
This 1978 out of 3L was unbelievable. So great.
This 1978 out of 3L was unbelievable. So great.
Mar 1st, 2015
Sweet mineral tobacco and leather. Always love the mature Cabernet Franc character of old Cheval.
Sweet mineral tobacco and leather. Always love the mature Cabernet Franc character of old Cheval.
May 4th, 2020
Simply amazing.
Aug 28th, 2022
Label looked like hell but showed better than most at the age. Cork completely soaked and broke in half, somm didn’t know how to use the house ah so, so I did a live demo for the next bottle. Our version of giving back for Thanksgiving.
Label looked like hell but showed better than most at the age. Cork completely soaked and broke in half, somm didn’t know how to use the house ah so, so I did a live demo for the next bottle. Our version of giving back for Thanksgiving.
Nov 22nd, 2018
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
