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1982 Cheval Blanc Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - St Emilion - Red - Premier Grand Cru Classe A

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1982 Cheval Blanc
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France - Bordeaux - St Emilion

Red Bordeaux Blend - Premier Grand Cru Classe A
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98
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Comm: 2009-2015 IWC: 2002-2020
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Château Cheval Blanc, a 1er Grand Cru Classé (A), is the most renowned and sought-after producer in the St. Emilion appellation of Bordeaux. The estate's 37 hectares yield primarily Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with small percentages of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard soils consist of sand, clay and gravel; the clay soil lending opulence and the gravel more tannin structure to the wine.... More »



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Community Tasting Notes average score of 98 points based upon 2 reviews

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Author Ronald P
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Tasted On 07/04/2009
Drink Dates 2009-2015

RP: During its first 10-12 years of life, this was a perfect wine, but it now seems to be in a stage where the fruit is still present, but the previous exuberance and intensity have faded slightly. There is plenty of mber at the edge, and this medium to full-bodied wine shows notes of menthol, cdear, spice box, plums and black cherries.

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