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Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1947
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A).
In first lot both Château bottled, one high-shoulder level with fragmented label; in second lot, both Belgian bottled by J. Vandermeulen, level of one high-shoulder, one mid-shoulder, both with
dusty labels
"Still virtually opaque; a proportionately vast nose, ripe mulberries, liquorice and lint bandages, figs and, occasionally, mushrooms. A sweet, full, rich, loaded yet soft wine." JMB
2 bottles per lot
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A).
In first lot both Château bottled, one high-shoulder level with fragmented label; in second lot, both Belgian bottled by J. Vandermeulen, level of one high-shoulder, one mid-shoulder, both with
dusty labels
"Still virtually opaque; a proportionately vast nose, ripe mulberries, liquorice and lint bandages, figs and, occasionally, mushrooms. A sweet, full, rich, loaded yet soft wine." JMB
2 bottles per lot