Petit Cheval Vintage:2018 This is a far cry

This is a far cry from the old-school style of Troplong Mondot from a few years back

pure kirsch

This isn’t a great example of the appellation but it is not without appeal

Showing a good depth of color the wine offers a rich dose of chocolate covered plums and cherries with tobacco leaf

The other parcels all merited 97-100 points

Petit Cheval Vintage:2018 This is a far cryBright medium red. Strawberry, redcurrant and violet on the nose. Juicy and vinous, with redcurrant and delicate coffee flavors showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal. Finishes moderately long and a bit simple, with a hint of dusty minerals, repeating floral nuances and smooth tannins. A lovely wine expressing pristine aromas and flavors. Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot