Viader Napa Valley 1998 Christmas Essentials or simmered in a broth

or simmered in a broth to create a rich

This Chevalier is certainly one of the high points of the 2003 white Burgundy vintage but also a wine that exemplifies its extremes

but its quality is already apparent

so loads of time ahead for this stunner

Whole Slab ~1

Viader Napa Valley 1998 Christmas Essentials or simmered in a brothAppearance: Deep garnet with a brick tinged rim. Nose: Blackcurrant, dried blackberry, cedar, cigar box, graphite, leather, dried herbs, and forest floor. Palate: Medium to full bodied with silky, resolved tannins. Mature cassis, plum, tobacco, pencil lead, earthy minerality, and subtle spice. Elegant rather than powerful. Finish: Long, savoury, and refined with lingering cedar and graphite.