Recently I was fortunate enough to fly in a helicopter over Saint Emilion. We hovered over the village and then went to explore various Chateaux. This picture is the fabulous Premier Grand Cru Classe Chateau Cheval Blanc. It is an un assuming Chateau, but it produces some of the finest wines of the World. It is interesting the sight from the air, where we could see the earth and the patchwork of exploratory works in the replanted vineyard.One of the best wines that I have ever tasted was the Chateau Cheval Blanc 1983. I enjoyed this wine at the Jockey Club in Newmarket, whilst celebrating my 30th birthday (10 years ago). I remember the wine. My wife organised a surprise birthday party so I was surrounded by friends and family and enjoying very fine wines. What a treat. And the memories of the wine and the fabulous evening are still vivid 10 years later.
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I don't remember being invited to that party! When's the 40th birthday party then?
Hi Heiko
Yes, I must remember your invite next time!! Maybe it was lost in the postal strike.
I already had the 40th...we indulged in '69 Lafite, '69 Pichon Lalande and '69 Mas Amiel...along with some very good fizz and a couple of bottles of '85 port.
I'll put you on my list for my 50th.
Cheers Hamish
You can note down my 50th in 3 years time... We'll be likely to drink Italians though
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