12 bottles per lot
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Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1985
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
After a cool, damp spring and a hot and rainy July, August was rather cool and dry. In 1985, harvesting only got off to a start on 1st October to leave the grapes time to make the most of the exceptional month of September. It was hot and dry, with almost 50 more sunshine than in other years. The good weather continued throughout the harvests which ended on 17th October. These remarkable conditions produced very healthy grapes which were perfectly ripe when they were picked, giving perfectly balanced grape must.
Tasting note:
It unveiled itself in the early 1990s: an initial whiff of iron, clover and mint, then almost pungent fruit. Several increasingly admiring notes since the turn of the century. By Jan 2005 lovely, floral, herbaceous bouquet; easy, charming, delicious. Most recently: medium-deep, lovely colour, open, inviting, mature rim; low-keyed at first though very fragrant, whiff of iron; sweet, perfect weight, flavour, balance and finesse. A beautiful wine. Last tasted April 2006 ***** Now - 2026. MB
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
After a cool, damp spring and a hot and rainy July, August was rather cool and dry. In 1985, harvesting only got off to a start on 1st October to leave the grapes time to make the most of the exceptional month of September. It was hot and dry, with almost 50 more sunshine than in other years. The good weather continued throughout the harvests which ended on 17th October. These remarkable conditions produced very healthy grapes which were perfectly ripe when they were picked, giving perfectly balanced grape must.
Tasting note:
It unveiled itself in the early 1990s: an initial whiff of iron, clover and mint, then almost pungent fruit. Several increasingly admiring notes since the turn of the century. By Jan 2005 lovely, floral, herbaceous bouquet; easy, charming, delicious. Most recently: medium-deep, lovely colour, open, inviting, mature rim; low-keyed at first though very fragrant, whiff of iron; sweet, perfect weight, flavour, balance and finesse. A beautiful wine. Last tasted April 2006 ***** Now - 2026. MB
12 bottles per lot