CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1996 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1996 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Good levels, 6 labels slightly marked, 1 slightly wrinkled, 1 slightly nicked and scuffed, 5 capsules slightly worn, 1 slightly wrinkled around collar56% 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 90 762:12 bts (cn)per lot: GBP 3,000-4,000per lot: USD 3,800-5,000per lot: EUR 3,200-4,500LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot