Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982
1 dozen bottles per lot
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 walk along the vineyard's roadside clearly illustrates this for at Cheval Blanc the soils are rich in clay, gravel, deep tan in color, the soil looks nurished 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. The result is a most particular and 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. The wine of Cheval Blanc for most of the last century stood alone in Saint Emilion's hierarchy. It wasn't until the mid-70s resurgence of Ausone that it had to share the stage. The vineyard had been in the Fourcaud-Laussac family for more than 150 years and covers an area of 87 acres. It has remained unchanged since 1850. A STUNNING EXAMPLE A recent example: Mature yet showing notable and obvious complexity. On this night, Cheval Blanc '82 had it's Sunday church dress on and was ready for the minister to take his microphone. A sermon from 1982 was about to be delivered. The texture, as expected, is rich, lucious and beautifully proportioned. As with all great Bordeaux in top vintages it was of colossal size yet effortlessly glided across the pallet with ease and wonderment. We served this to a group of connoisseurs in a single 1982 Bordeaux flight consisting of all the great wines from that notable vintage. It was voted best of the night, easily out pacing Latour and Margaux. A memorable bottle donated by a client for The Connoisseur's Lecture Series presented by Christie's for the San Diego Museum of Art, March 2006. ST Property of a Lady and Gentleman Recently removed from a custom built home cellar of impeccable storage conditions for fine wine. This consignor's first offering at auction began with our November 2003 sale of Historic Vintages from the Cellars of Château Latour. Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Levels: bottom neck or better, lightly bin soiled labels In original wooden case 1 dozen bottles per lot
Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982
1 dozen bottles per lot
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 walk along the vineyard's roadside clearly illustrates this for at Cheval Blanc the soils are rich in clay, gravel, deep tan in color, the soil looks nurished 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. The result is a most particular and 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. The wine of Cheval Blanc for most of the last century stood alone in Saint Emilion's hierarchy. It wasn't until the mid-70s resurgence of Ausone that it had to share the stage. The vineyard had been in the Fourcaud-Laussac family for more than 150 years and covers an area of 87 acres. It has remained unchanged since 1850. A STUNNING EXAMPLE A recent example: Mature yet showing notable and obvious complexity. On this night, Cheval Blanc '82 had it's Sunday church dress on and was ready for the minister to take his microphone. A sermon from 1982 was about to be delivered. The texture, as expected, is rich, lucious and beautifully proportioned. As with all great Bordeaux in top vintages it was of colossal size yet effortlessly glided across the pallet with ease and wonderment. We served this to a group of connoisseurs in a single 1982 Bordeaux flight consisting of all the great wines from that notable vintage. It was voted best of the night, easily out pacing Latour and Margaux. A memorable bottle donated by a client for The Connoisseur's Lecture Series presented by Christie's for the San Diego Museum of Art, March 2006. ST Property of a Lady and Gentleman Recently removed from a custom built home cellar of impeccable storage conditions for fine wine. This consignor's first offering at auction began with our November 2003 sale of Historic Vintages from the Cellars of Château Latour. Château Cheval-Blanc--Vintage 1982 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Levels: bottom neck or better, lightly bin soiled labels In original wooden case 1 dozen bottles per lot
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