Château Cheval Blanc 1966 (1 MAG)

Château Cheval Blanc 1966 

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

u. t/hs, bin-soiled and slightly nicked label, slight tissue paper adhered to label, scuffed, oxidized, and corroded capsule 

Vintage from 22 September to 4 October. A low 21 hl/hectare was made. 12.2% alcohol. There was some new equipment in the chai this year, new concrete vats and cooling equipment to control fermentation temperatures - progress! The heat and dryness of the summer produced an intense tannic wine - real saddle leather. In 2014, it has obviously softened, but remains rich and winning, becoming even more scented in the glass. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

1 mag (cn) 

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