Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg other_regions_italy The 2010 Cheval des Andes

The 2010 Cheval des Andes is produced with grapes grown at an old vineyard (planted in 1929) at Las Compuertas

This seems to ooze cassis from start to finish and the persistent has to be experienced to be believed though the wine remains backward if not severe

most in prime spots and granite soils

orchard fruit

especially for near and medium-term drinking

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg other_regions_italy The 2010 Cheval des AndesMuch like the Grands Echzeaux, this is intensely floral with a cool and highly restrained nose of red berries, spice and stone scents. There is excellent volume and energy to the big bodied, intense and overtly muscular flavors that terminate in a mineral driven, dusty and beautifully long finish. This doesnt offer the same power that the Grands Echzeaux does but this is finer and the length simply doesnt quit. A first class beauty that despite the