Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (9 BT)

Château Cheval Blanc 1982  

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) 

u. 2bn, 1vts, otherwise levels into the neck, slightly bin-soiled and slightly scuffed labels, slightly scuffed capsules, 6 slightly nicked 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  

9 bts (cn) 

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