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Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Jun 23, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  • 1996
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Saint-Emilion
  • Libournais
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
  • Vintage Ends in 6
Lot 173

1996 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$600 - CAD$850

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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 1996 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $600 - $850 with a reserve of $440. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11783.

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Property of a collector in Southwestern Ontario. This selection of Old and New World classics has been professionally cellared in a specialized wine fridge since original acquisition.
1996 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from this lot has the following scores - Decanter 95 points, Vinous 93 points, CellarTracker 93 points. This is the tasting note for 1996 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from nan - Winemaker notes - 1996 yielded some excellent Cabernet Franc wines, as well as some high-quality Merlots. Characterized by Cabernet Franc, which is the dominant grape in the blend, this vintage displays the typical qualities of this varietal. The wine has a dense, brilliant ruby ​​red color, edged with a more brick-red hue, indicative of its evolution. While the initial nose is closed, it opens up with aeration to reveal complex aromas of blackcurrant and fruit in brandy, tinged with subtle woody and delicate vanilla notes. The nose intensifies and becomes more complex while remaining dominated by fruit aromas. The attack on the palate is powerful, followed by a vinous and elegant evolution. This vintage displays great freshness