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Bountiful Bordeaux

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 26, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 1945
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • FF696
  • FF696
Lot 50

1945 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A - 750ml - 1 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$700 - CAD$1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000

This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1945 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $700 - $1000 with a reserve of $500. The wine in this lot comes from the collection 10952.

Condition

Mid Shoulder; Label Condition

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Wines have been stored professionally with Iron Gate and have been hand inspected for quality by a member of the Iron Gate team.

The 1945 Cheval Blanc is a highly sought-after and prestigious red wine from the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux. The 1945 Cheval Blanc is particularly renowned for its exceptional quality and is considered one of the greatest wines ever produced. It is made primarily from Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, which are meticulously grown and harvested from the estate's vineyards. The grapes are then vinified and aged in oak barrels for several years to develop their complex flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is characterized by its deep ruby color, intense aromas of black fruits, spices, and tobacco, and a well-structured, velvety palate with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. It is a powerful and elegant wine that showcases the exceptional terroir and winemaking expertise of Château Cheval Blanc. The 1945 Cheval Blanc is highly prized by wine collectors and enthusiasts around the world, and its rarity and reputation have contributed to its high value and desirability. It is often regarded as a benchmark for fine wine and is considered an investment-grade wine due to its potential for appreciation over time.