Château Cheval Blanc 1989 (6 MAG)

Château Cheval Blanc 1989 

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

u. 1bn, 3 labels slightly soiled, 1 label stained by old seepage, capsules slightly corroded at bottom, 1 showing signs of old seepage

The 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 2021, this was absolutely sensational, immensely exciting, spicy and exotic on the nose, promising everything - and then magnificently delivering on the palate! Rich and sumptuous, with flawless fruit, concentration (and with that yield!) and endless length. Every mouthful reveals a mosaic of aromatics, glossy texture and far-reaching flavours. It is poised at perfection, which is where I think it will stay. A landmark Claret of my life. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

6 mags (owc)

Provenance:

An outstanding collection of blockbuster wine, comprising the best of Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhône, in rock-solid condition, put together by a bon viveur and true aficionado. Recently removed from a town cellar and the cellar of a beautiful country house, both temperature controlled, the collection centers around benchmark mature vintages of Bordeaux, such as 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1990, together with Burgundy from the likes of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Rousseau, Ramonet and de Vogüé, together with sumptuous Rhône offerings of Beaucastel, Châteauneuf du Pape, Côte Rôtie and Hermitage from Chave and Jaboulet. Mostly available in full cases, in bottles and magnums, and in original packaging, the quality of the storage is reflected in the superb overall condition of the wine. 

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