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LOT 273

Lot 273

CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 2006 (1) WA 97

CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 2006 (1) WA 97
Lot 273 Details
CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 2006

Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé
u. bn. stained label.

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London.The 2006 Château Cheval Blanc is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc. It has the most floral bouquet of the four Serié A Grand Cru Classé: an explosion of crushed violets and potpourri, hints of leather and cigar box, the Cabernet Franc clearly lending this complexity and character. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. It feels wonderfully structured and comes with an insistent grip that coats the mouth. This is backward and almost surly, but you have to stand back and admire the precision and arching structure on the mineral-rich finish. Top-dog Saint Emilion? That's for sure. Tasted January 2016. Drink to 2040 WA 97

1 bt.    per lot $700 - $900

Realised: $1,944
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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