Château Cheval Blanc 2001 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)In 12 bottle OWCVintage from 24 September to 8 October. 34 hl/hectare made. 68% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc. Black cherry projected scent plus roasting coffee notes. Full frontal Merlot, but with such extraordinary freshness, a very 2001 feature and part of the success of this vintage on the Right Bank. Beautiful, clear definition. It still has a youthful nose and lovely sweetness on the palate. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 936 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot