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 base
56% 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
per lot: GBP 3,000-4,000
per lot: USD 3,800-5,000
per lot: EUR 3,500-4,500
LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX
Offered Duty Paid only
Estimates are per lot