6 bottles per lot
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Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 2005
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A). Château-bottled
Tasting note: The dense ruby/purple-hued 2005 Cheval Blancs ethereal bouquet of menthol, coffee, wet stones, black cherries, blackberries, and hints of graphite and spice soars from the glass. An equal part blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it is medium to full-bodied with a gorgeous texture in addition to high tannins that glide over the palate with no angularity or astringency. While it does not quite reach the perfection of the 2000, it should rival the profound 1998 and 1990. This is not a Cheval Blanc for near-term drinking as it demands at least a decades worth of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2035. 96 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
6 bottles per lot
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A). Château-bottled
Tasting note: The dense ruby/purple-hued 2005 Cheval Blancs ethereal bouquet of menthol, coffee, wet stones, black cherries, blackberries, and hints of graphite and spice soars from the glass. An equal part blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it is medium to full-bodied with a gorgeous texture in addition to high tannins that glide over the palate with no angularity or astringency. While it does not quite reach the perfection of the 2000, it should rival the profound 1998 and 1990. This is not a Cheval Blanc for near-term drinking as it demands at least a decades worth of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2035. 96 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
6 bottles per lot
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