Lot 221616
1953 Chateau Cheval Blanc - J. Calvet & Cie Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 75cl
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Lot 221616
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A bottle of 1953 Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé shipped in barrel by French wine merchant J. Calvet & Cie. Originally forming part of Château Figeac, Cheval Blanc came into being in its own right in 1853. It is now a 37 hectare estate planted with 58% Cabernet Franc and 42% Merlot.
Please note no size or ABV is stated on the label, however it appears to be a 75cl bottle.
Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note damage to the label and to the capsule.
The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults. Older bottles often contain sediment. Wines are more fragile than spirits and older wines may be listed, at our discretion, for their historical interest rather than their drinkability. We can in no way guarantee that they are still within their plateau of maturity or to the buyer’s taste.
This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.
Base of shoulder
1.50kg
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