CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1999 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1999 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Lot 6760: 1 label scuffed in centre, Lot 6761: 2 very slightly marked and 4 very slightly wrinkled labels, Lot 6762: 6 slightly marked labels, Lot 6763: u. 1bn, Lot 6764: u. 2bnVintage from 14 September to 28 September. A very generous 50 hl/hectare made. 13% alcohol. 61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc. Very vibrant violets nose. Superb fresh plums taste. Smooth as silk. The tannins are so ripe. Mouth-melting. Black cherries finish. Maybe the best 1999 in Bordeaux and a relative bargain to boot. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 93 6755:12 bts (owc) 6756:12 bts (owc) 6757:12 bts (owc) 6758:12 bts (owc) 6759:12 bts (owc) 6760:12 bts (owc) 6761:12 bts (owc) 6762:12 bts (owc) 6763:12 bts (owc) 6764:12 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot