Michael Schuster: Dark red; very fine, discreet, perfumed nose, crisp, ripe fruit, subtle oak vanilla; rich, middleweight wine, fresh, and fine-textured; long, fresh, Cabernet Franc-scented wine, gentle tannin, lovely, fragrant, mouth-coating quality; complex, subtle, long in the mouth, harmonious and with seductively scented fresh-fruit persistence. Classic, classy, fragrant Cheval. A great success in the vintage—mid-palate length and length of aftertaste, too. Absolutely lovely! 2016–35. 18.5