CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1990 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1990 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Lot 6781: 1 very slightly damp affected label, 3 very slightly scuffed capsules by case dividers, Lot 6782: u. 1bn, Lot 6783: u. 1bn, 1 very slightly scuffed capsule by case dividers, Lot 6784: u. 1bn, slightly damaged owc lid, Lot 6785: u. 1bn, 6 very slightly soiled labels, Lot 6786: u. 1vts, very slightly soiled labels, Lot 6787: u. 2bn, Lot 6788: u. 2bn, 1vts, 1 very slightly soiled label, Lot 6789: u. 2bn, 1vts, 3 very slightly soiled labels, Lot 6790: u. 7bn, 2vts, 1ts, Lot 6791: u. 2bn, 1vts, packed in a 12 bottle owc, Lot 6792: 6 bts - u. 1bn, 1 very slightly marked label, 6 bts - u. 1bn, 1 very slightly marked label, Lot 6793: 6 bts - u. 3bn, 1vts, labels slightly soiled, 1 wine stained, 6 bts - Levels just into neck, labels slightly soiled, 1 slightly scuffed, Lot 6794: 6 bts - u. 1bn, 1vts, 1vts, 6 bts - u. 2bn, labels slightly soiled, 1 very slightly scuffed, 1 capsule wrinkled at baseVintage from 11 September to 25 September - only the 1945 and the 1989 were picked earlier during this century. Strict thinning out in this prolific vintage produced 38 hl/hectare. 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc. 13.5% alcohol. The overripe Merlot this year was balanced by Cabernet Franc freshness. The dream comparison with 1989. In 2011 from double magnum, a nose of figs. Toast and caramel. An amazing array of scents. Fabulous, sweet, spicy cinnamon on the palate. Pure silk. Tremendously seductive with sweet leather at the end. In 2013, just incredible - one of the greatest Cheval Blancs. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98+ 6780:12 bts (owc) 6781:12 bts (owc) 6782:12 bts (owc) 6783:12 bts (owc) 6784:12 bts (owc) 6785:12 bts (owc) 6786:12 bts (owc) 6787:12 bts (owc) 6788:12 bts (owc) 6789:12 bts (owc) 6790:12 bts (owc) 6791:12 bts (2 owc) 6792:12 bts (2 owc) 6793:12 bts (2 owc) 6794:12 bts (2 owc)Estimates are per lot