CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1996 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1996 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Excellent levels, 9 with good appearance, 1 very slightly soiled, 2 slightly creased, 1 capsule slightly wrinkled at base56% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot. Extremely aromatic on the nose - this is the lovely Cabernet Franc this year. Great freshness and heathery aromatics. Really easy. Slips down. In 2011, a real nose of intense black berries. Almost tarry. Thick, dense wine, like an amazing prune liqueur. Still so vigorous and powerful. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 90 476:12 bts (cn)per lot: GBP 3,000-4,000per lot: USD 3,800-5,000per lot: EUR 3,500-4,500LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot