CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1961

Château Cheval Blanc 1961

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

u. hs, label slightly soiled though excellent for age, Cruse neck label, Wine Society sticker below main label, excellent embossed metal capsule

The year of the 29 May frost and La Grande Coulure - the result was a production of 11 hl/hectare, or 160 barrels. New wood was used in this vintage. 12.5% alcohol. In the past, I have found it minty, meaty and complex. In 2007, it was fabulously layered and firing on all cylinders. Tannic and yet sweet. Intoxicating depth and with profound mystery. It is a staggeringly beautiful wine. In 2011 at the Château, a nose of undergrowth, rich leaves and coffee beans. And a fabulous taste of roasted coffee, prunes and raisins. Lovely plummy tastes. Great composition and structure. 

Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 91

1 bt (cn)

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX

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