12 bottles per lot
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CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC
The estate of Cheval-Blanc is situated at the extremity of Saint-Emilion bordering on Pomerol, with views of l'Evangile and La Conseillante, and offers a very curious mixture of soil and subsoil areas whose nature changes at each step. A vineyard walk along the roadside clearly illustrates this; at Cheval-Blanc the soils are rich in clay, gravel, deep tan in colour, the soil looks nurished and moist.
A few meters away, as one encroches upon La Dominique, the soil change is evidenced by more sand mixed with clay, altogether a lighter colour, more beige than tan. Their respective wines are at opposite ends of a spectrum, those of Cheval-Blanc retain breed and class. The result of Cheval-Blanc's soil diversity and an extremely well-chosen selection of grape varieties, combined with the assiduous care taken over the elevage and winemaking, coalesces to make a wine of a great softness, body and delicacy, plus a delicious bouquet, but most particularly a distinctive style which makes it instantly recognizable and more importantly in demand. No other wine in the appelation has a broad adrinking plateau as that Cheval-Blanc.
Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
This was a hot, dry year. After a mild spring and moderate rainfall, April proved to be particularly dry. An exceptionally hot month of July, followed by drought conditions from 10th August to 20th September, speeded up the ripening process. The middle of September saw scorching heat, and the grapes picked from 20th September to 2nd October were absolutely sun-drenched. The vegetation cycle was early, with the mid-point of flowering on 5th June and midveraison on 9th August. Exceptionally for the Bordeaux region, the outstanding quality of the 1982 vintage - high sugar content and grapes in perfect condition - went hand in hand with higher-than-average yields.
Tasting note:
Superb wine first tasted in cask (Cabernet Franc 60 Merlot 34 Malbec 5 a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, 1. Charming and winsome. By the mid-1990s oozingly rich sunburnt 'legs'; rich bouquet; well evolved but with slightly bitter tannic iron finish. Most recently: medium-deep, lovely colour; distinctive style, harmonious; touch of earthiness and iron, very distinctive, silky texture, perfection. Last tasted July 2002 *****. MB
12 bottles per lot
The estate of Cheval-Blanc is situated at the extremity of Saint-Emilion bordering on Pomerol, with views of l'Evangile and La Conseillante, and offers a very curious mixture of soil and subsoil areas whose nature changes at each step. A vineyard walk along the roadside clearly illustrates this; at Cheval-Blanc the soils are rich in clay, gravel, deep tan in colour, the soil looks nurished and moist.
A few meters away, as one encroches upon La Dominique, the soil change is evidenced by more sand mixed with clay, altogether a lighter colour, more beige than tan. Their respective wines are at opposite ends of a spectrum, those of Cheval-Blanc retain breed and class. The result of Cheval-Blanc's soil diversity and an extremely well-chosen selection of grape varieties, combined with the assiduous care taken over the elevage and winemaking, coalesces to make a wine of a great softness, body and delicacy, plus a delicious bouquet, but most particularly a distinctive style which makes it instantly recognizable and more importantly in demand. No other wine in the appelation has a broad adrinking plateau as that Cheval-Blanc.
Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
This was a hot, dry year. After a mild spring and moderate rainfall, April proved to be particularly dry. An exceptionally hot month of July, followed by drought conditions from 10th August to 20th September, speeded up the ripening process. The middle of September saw scorching heat, and the grapes picked from 20th September to 2nd October were absolutely sun-drenched. The vegetation cycle was early, with the mid-point of flowering on 5th June and midveraison on 9th August. Exceptionally for the Bordeaux region, the outstanding quality of the 1982 vintage - high sugar content and grapes in perfect condition - went hand in hand with higher-than-average yields.
Tasting note:
Superb wine first tasted in cask (Cabernet Franc 60 Merlot 34 Malbec 5 a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, 1. Charming and winsome. By the mid-1990s oozingly rich sunburnt 'legs'; rich bouquet; well evolved but with slightly bitter tannic iron finish. Most recently: medium-deep, lovely colour; distinctive style, harmonious; touch of earthiness and iron, very distinctive, silky texture, perfection. Last tasted July 2002 *****. MB
12 bottles per lot