CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1999 |

Château Cheval Blanc 1999 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)Good levels, excellent appearance, tissue wrappedVintage from 14 September to 28 September. A very generous 50 hl/hectare made. 13% alcohol. 61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc. Very vibrant violets nose. Superb fresh plums taste. Smooth as silk. The tannins are so ripe. Mouth-melting. Black cherries finish. Maybe the best 1999 in Bordeaux and a relative bargain to boot. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 93 571:12 bts (owc)per lot: GBP 3,500-4,500per lot: USD 4,200-5,500per lot: EUR 3,800-5,000LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot