Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (12 BT)

Château Cheval Blanc 1982

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

u. 10bn 1vts, 1ts, 7 slightly bin-soiled labels, slightly oxidized capsules

54.3 hl/hectare made and only 12.8% alcohol - these facts still amaze. In 2023, that rich, exciting saddle-leather nose that is inimitable, plus black cherry liqueur and surging crushed blueberries. 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 black cherries mega kick at the end - where will this go? Clearly, it will be after me! There is a touch of the 1947 to this, but with more harmony. Is this the greatest ever Cheval Blanc, perhaps with the 1921...... Serena Sutcliffe, MW

12 bts (owc)