We have crossed the river and started the morning with Cheval Blanc and Ausone followed by the generic tastings in St-Emilion and Pomerol. Wines with higher proportions of Cabernets and those that have managed to retain freshness by not harvesting too late and gentle extraction showed best. Cheval Blanc was particularly fine with real poise [...]
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