Château Cheval-Blanc 1999, 6 bottles per lot

Château Cheval-Blanc 1999
Saint-Émilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
In original wooden case
Tasting note: 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. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 140, April 2002.
6 bottles per lot

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