CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1976 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1976 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)u. 1bn, 1vts, 1hs, 3 labels slightly soiled, 3 soiled, 1 cork slightly depressed, 3 capsules slightly damagedA wonderful prunes and violets bouquet - the old maître de chai, Gaston Vaissière, always found the 1976 had a 'goût de pruneau'. Lots of roasted fruit. Soft, delicious and melts like silk in the mouth. Behind it, the rich background of Cheval Blanc. In 2010 from magnum, surprisingly young, with that lovely bouquet of sweet leather. Such an incredible mouthful. So luscious, plummy and raisiny. Pure bliss. Tasted from a cellar in 2011, it retains the prunes and violet creams nose and flavours, with strong density and a glorious, complex, spicy finish. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 613:6 bts (cn)per lot: GBP 1,100-1,400per lot: USD 1,400-1,700per lot: EUR 1,200-1,500LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot