Château Cheval Blanc 1998 (4 BT)

Château Cheval Blanc 1998 

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

Good levels, 1 label very slightly scuffed; Bon niveaux, 1 étiquette légèrement éraflée

Vintage from 21 September to 5 October. 32 hl/hectare made. 56% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Franc. In 2019, the aromatic impact on the nose is very present, although calmer now! Great finesse of texture, Pierre Lurton's 'pashmina tannins', with freshness of fruit and a visit to the spice bazaar. I wonder now if the 2000 has more force, but these two vintages will forever 'fight it out', in the most noble way of course. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 96+

4 bts (cn)

This beautiful cellar was assembled by an avid wine collector with a taste for the fine and eclectic, spanning First Growth Bordeaux, 1er and Grand Cru Burgundy, with a twist of Rhône and Champagne Icons. All the wines were recently removed from a temperature-controlled private cellar and purchased from reputable sources. The interests of this passionate collector are well-evidenced here, with representation across all the greatest Burgundy Domaines together with the most recent sought-after names.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid