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Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982
1 dozen bottles per lot
Château 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 color, the soil looks nourished and moist. A few yards away, as one encroaches upon La Dominique, the soil change is evidenced by more sand mixed with clay, altogether a lighter color, 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 appellation has as broad a drinking plateau as that of Cheval Blanc. Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 28 levels: ten bottom neck or better, two top shoulder; lightly corroded capsules, one nicked capsule. Lot 29 levels: bottom neck or better; slightly torn label. Lot 28 in original wooden case "A gorgeously sweet entry displays flavors of caramel, roasted coffee, jammy red and black fruits, coconut, and smoke. It is fat and full-bodied, with considerable tannin, structure, and muscle in the finish. Flamboyantly rich and precocious early in life, it is going through an awkward stage where the tannin is present, but it is also sexy, juicy, and formidably-structured." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #129 (Jun 2000) 1 dozen bottles per lot