1982 Chateau Cheval Blanc Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x75cl
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 1982 Cheval Blanc goes through phases. I have seen brilliant bottles and others that were slightly underwhelming. This is a fine example, although blind it clearly does not possess the sheer grandeur of the '82 Lafleur, and is slightly more savoury thanks to the Cabernet Franc, with hints of meat juice and terracotta. Very expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and wonderful structure, not the weight of the aforementioned Pomerol, though glossy and ripe, with veins of blue fruit emerging on the finish. Gorgeous. Tasted single blind at the 1982 dinner at Cornus in London.
Neal Martin
Here is another great bottle of Cheval Blanc to follow last year's one, although now the 1990 looks to be exiting its slipstream to become the Cheval de choix. The bouquet is vibrant and animated with scents of kirsch, macerated red cherries, a smear of boot polish and sloes. It is hedonistic yet controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight viscosity on the entry, retaining the lavishness and opulence that distinguishes it from the rest. There is plenty of glycerin towards the finish and you can see it cruising along for the next decade or two without losing its glow. Tasted February 2014.
JancisRobinson.com
Bright ruby with lots of development at the rim - really quite pale. Only lightly scented. Then very warm and rich on the front palate with a slight lack of focus. A bit smudgy and velvety. The finish is drying out a little. Definitely on the way down. Did it get a bit hot? Or was there a shortage of vat space? Clean minty finish. Fresh - it would be a lovely drink in isolation.... Pleasant without being a standout and certainly not robust.
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