CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1989 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1989 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Lot 6795: Excellent levels and appearance, Lot 6796: Very slightly bin soiled labels, of which 1 very slightly scuffed, slightly scuffed capsules by case divivders, Lot 6797: u. 3bn, Lot 6798: u. 4bn, 1 very slightly wrinkled label, Lot 6799: u. 4bn, 1vts, very slightly soiled labels, Lot 6800: u. 8bn, 1vts, 1 slightly scuffed and 4 very slightly soiled labels, 2 capsules slightly wrinkled at base, Lot 6801: u. 5bn, 4vts, 1ts, very slightly soiled labels, Lot 6802: u. 3bn, 5vts, 2ts, 1ms, stained labels, Lot 6803: u. 1bn, very slightly soiled labelsThe earliest vintage of the century at Cheval Blanc and there were days when the temperature went over 40 degrees Celsius. Close to 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc, which is unusual here. A very generous 47 hl/hectare made. In 2018 and from magnum, this is stunning, with its pure Russian leather bouquet, plus mineral and cocoa notes. So fruity on the palate, with great élan and éclat. Volume, beauty and power, becoming even more sensational in the glass as the dinner progressed. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 6795:12 bts (owc) 6796:12 bts (owc) 6797:12 bts (owc) 6798:12 bts (owc) 6799:12 bts (owc) 6800:12 bts (owc) 6801:12 bts (owc) 6802:12 bts (owc) 6803:12 bts (wc)Estimates are per lot