Château Cheval Blanc 1953 (1 BT)

Château Cheval Blanc 1953 

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

u. t/hs, damp stained, wine stained, and slightly nicked label, nicked and oxidized capsule, slight signs of old seepage

An enormous production of 52 hl/hectare - the Merlots, particularly, were very fine. In 2007, this was a lovely wine, obviously now mature, but completely infused with spices. As this rolled over the palate, I remembered that Cheval Blanc's great maître de chai of the past, Gaston Vaissière, used to employ this exact term for his beloved wine, so my note must have been suppressed auto- suggestion! In 2011 at the Château, this has a real Cheval Blanc nose. Great, refined, well-bred bouquet. The cassis then comes in. Vegetal, but in the beautiful sense. Tastes of tobacco. Glorious delicacy and sweetness, plus a really gamey finish. Very special class and nobility. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

WA 95 

1 bt (cn)

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