CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1970 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1970 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Lot 6547: u. 2bn, excellent color and clarity, slightly bin soiled and glue stained labels, damaged capsules due to case dividers, slightly damaged owc, Lot 6548: u. 3bn, 2vts, 1ts, excellent color and clarity, bin soiled and glue stained labels, damaged capsules, 1 capsule cut to reveal fully branded corkA generous 40 hl/hectare was made. The vintage took place from 24 September to 6 October. 12% alcohol. I was amazed at how fresh this still was on the nose at 37 years old. It remains a fine 1970, although there is considerable bottle variation due to bottling practices at the time. It is pretty solid, with that Cheval sweet finish. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 6547:6 mags (owc) 6548:6 mags (owc)Estimates are per lot