Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (2 BT)

Château Cheval Blanc 1982

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

u. 1bn, 1ts, 1 label soiled, 1 damp soiled, wrinkled and very slightly nicked, capsules slightly wrinkled and creased around collar, 1 very slightly nicked, corks very slightly depressed

54.3 hl/hectare made and only 12.8% alcohol - these facts still amaze! In 2022, that rich, exciting, saddle-leather nose that is inimitable, plus black cherry liqueur. And then an element of dark mystery - this is explosive! Black liquorice on the palate, with immense sweetness. The vigour is show-stopping, with infinite volume and opulence, plus a texture like a great tapestry, intricate and densely woven. A glorious mega kick at the end - where will this go? - clearly, it will be after me! Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 92

2 bts (cn)

Provenance:

AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF THE MOST FAMOUS NAMES FROM LEFT AND RIGHT BANK BORDEAUX INCLUDING PETRUS. ALL THE WINES WERE STORED IN PERFECT BUT SLIGHTLY DAMP CONDITION

LYING IN OCTAVIAN Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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