67 - Château Cheval Blanc, 1982. A.O.C. Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France.

Château Cheval Blanc, 1982. A.O.C. Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France. Premier Grand Cru Classé A. Red wine. 2 bottles of 75 cl. 99/100 The Wine Advocate (William Kelley, 2022); 97/100 James Suckling; 96/100 Vinous; 96/100 Wine Spectator. Condition: Both bottles are filled to the neck (IN). Original garnet-red capsules, intact, with black “Château Cheval Blanc” lettering and an embossed identification seal at the top. Original main labels, complete and legible, with slight signs of aging and minor irregularities along the edges. The label on one of the bottles is secured with clear adhesive tape. Both bottles retain small adhesive identification labels on the bottom of the glass. Good overall condition. From a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. The 1982 Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s great historic wines and one of the most iconic vintages from this prestigious Saint-Émilion estate. Its significance lies both in the exceptional reputation of the 1982 vintage and in the prestige of Cheval Blanc, one of the leading estates on Bordeaux’s right bank. The 1982 vintage holds a special place in wine history: it helped transform the international perception of great Bordeaux wines and became a benchmark for collectors, critics, and enthusiasts. In this context, the 1982 Cheval Blanc stands out for its prestige, its aging potential, and its status as a collector’s wine. Château Cheval Blanc is one of the great historic estates of Saint-Émilion, renowned for its soils of gravel, clay, and sand, and for the prominent role of Cabernet Franc in its blend with Merlot. The 1982 vintage, one of Bordeaux’s benchmark vintages, stands out for its extraordinary ripeness and concentration. In Cheval Blanc, it offers a unique combination of rich fruit, silky texture, and aromatic depth. As it ages, it may reveal notes of blackcurrant, ripe plum, truffle, cedar, tobacco, and forest floor, supported by a balanced structure and remarkable length. It is a vintage of special historical and collectible significance.