12 bottles per lot
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Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
In original wooden cases. Slightly scuffed capsules. Lot 556 eight very slightly bin-soiled labels, one slightly bin-soiled. Lot 557 one badly bin-soiled and stained label, five very slightly bin-soiled. Levels: Lot 556 seven into neck, five base of neck, lot 557 levels base of neck
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 ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
In original wooden cases. Slightly scuffed capsules. Lot 556 eight very slightly bin-soiled labels, one slightly bin-soiled. Lot 557 one badly bin-soiled and stained label, five very slightly bin-soiled. Levels: Lot 556 seven into neck, five base of neck, lot 557 levels base of neck
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 ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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