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LOT 167

Lot 167

CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1999 (3) WA 93

CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1999 (3) WA 93
Lot 167 Details
CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1999

Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé
u. x 2 bn.

The complex, explosively fragrant 1999 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc. It is already showing well, which is a good sign for a wine that traditionally is reserved early in life, but puts on weight and richness in the bottle. Stylistically, this wine is probably cut from the same mold as vintages such as 1985, 1966, and 1962. The color is a dense ruby with purple nuances. Once past the blockbuster bouquet of menthol, leather, black fruits, licorice, and mocha, the wine reveals medium body, extraordinary elegance, purity, and sweet, harmonious flavors with no hard edges. This is a seamless beauty of finesse, charm, and concentration. April 2002 WA 93

3 bts.    per lot $1,500 - $1,700

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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