Château Cheval Blanc Vertical 1979-2015 (36 BT)

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

1979 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled

1980 (1 bt) u. vts, label slightly soiled

1981 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled

1982 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled

1983 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled

1984 (1 bt) u. vts, label slightly soiled

1985 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule slightly torn

1986 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled

1987 (1 bt) u. vts, label slightly soiled, capsule worn on top

1988 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled

1989 (1 bt) u. vts, label slightly soiled

1990 (1 bt) Excellent level, label slightly soiled

1992 (1 bt) u. vts, good appearance

1993 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance

1994 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance

1995 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

1996 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

1997 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

1998 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

1999 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

2000 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

2001 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance, CRD capsule

2002 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance, CRD capsule, prooftag style capsule paper stamps

2003 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance, CRD capsule, prooftag style capsule paper stamps

2004 (1 bt) Level into the neck, excellent appearance, CRD capsule

2005 (1 bt) Level into the neck, excellent appearance, CRD capsule

2006 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and nicked

2007 (1 bt) Level into the neck, label slightly soiled and nicked

2008 (1 bt) Level into the neck, label slightly soiled and nicked

2009 (1 bt) Level into the neck, label slightly soiled and nicked

2010 (1 bt)

2011 (1 bt) CRD capsule

2012 (1 bt) CRD capsule

2013 (1 bt)

2014 (1 bt)

2015 (1 bt) CRD capsule

36 bts (3 owc)

Provenance:

A rare collection of Bordeaux First Growth Verticals, all recently acquired either ex-Château or ex-Bordeaux Négoce, in pristine condition and with the best possible provenance. The collection also features many late released mature Bordeaux and Rhône gems, along with some brilliant Napa Cabernet. All wines purchased from a reputable UK merchant and stored professionally since release.

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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