Above 3 bottles per lot
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A TRIPTYCH OF CHEVAL BLANC FROM THE FIRST THREE POST-WAR DECADES
Removed from the exceptional home storage facility of a gentleman collector.
Château Cheval-Blanc
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
--Vintage 1947(1)
Level: upper shoulder, slightly bin soiled label. Vintage embossed
château cork
"It is not only the most impressive, famous (and expensive) '47 but is unquestionably one of the greatest wines of all timeIt was at its best at the Latner dinner: lovely bouquet; losing its positive sweetness, though very rich and powerful (14 alcohol) with a slightly tarry taste. Still impressive. At Spencer House, London, May 2000 *****" MB, Vintage Wine
--Vintage 1955(1)
Level: bottom neck, slightly damp stained label
"a fabulous bottle in its fortieth year at Ziegler's tasting. I gave it 19/20. The following year a good but not flawless magnum at Wolf's vertical: more meaty, more chewy but refreshing. Last noted Sept 1997. At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine
--Vintage 1961(1)
Level: bottom neck, slightly damp stained label
"Quite the best wine hors classé at an extraordinary dinner in 1996, brilliantly good at Wolf's extensive vertical in 1997, its many layered, almost exotic bouquet growing even richer in the glass. Good length, a slightly nutty, walnut flavour and aftertaste. Most recently, three bottles, two with a touch of oxidation (storage) but the third very good indeed. Last noted at the Russian National Orchestra dinner at Spencer house, London, March 2002. At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine
Above 3 bottles per lot
Removed from the exceptional home storage facility of a gentleman collector.
Château Cheval-Blanc
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
--Vintage 1947(1)
Level: upper shoulder, slightly bin soiled label. Vintage embossed
château cork
"It is not only the most impressive, famous (and expensive) '47 but is unquestionably one of the greatest wines of all timeIt was at its best at the Latner dinner: lovely bouquet; losing its positive sweetness, though very rich and powerful (14 alcohol) with a slightly tarry taste. Still impressive. At Spencer House, London, May 2000 *****" MB, Vintage Wine
--Vintage 1955(1)
Level: bottom neck, slightly damp stained label
"a fabulous bottle in its fortieth year at Ziegler's tasting. I gave it 19/20. The following year a good but not flawless magnum at Wolf's vertical: more meaty, more chewy but refreshing. Last noted Sept 1997. At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine
--Vintage 1961(1)
Level: bottom neck, slightly damp stained label
"Quite the best wine hors classé at an extraordinary dinner in 1996, brilliantly good at Wolf's extensive vertical in 1997, its many layered, almost exotic bouquet growing even richer in the glass. Good length, a slightly nutty, walnut flavour and aftertaste. Most recently, three bottles, two with a touch of oxidation (storage) but the third very good indeed. Last noted at the Russian National Orchestra dinner at Spencer house, London, March 2002. At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine
Above 3 bottles per lot