Eight extremely rare bottles of Bordeaux wine are set to go under the hammer at the Danish auction house, Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, on 5 December.
The iconic Château Cheval Blanc 1947, a wine described by the auction house as one of the most legendary and coveted wines in the world, is estimated to sell for DKK 300,000–400,000 (NZD $72,000-$96,000).
Wine lovers and collectors will have a unique opportunity to secure not just one, but eight bottles of one of the world’s most legendary wines.
According to Thomas Rosendahl Andersen, wine specialist and head of department at Bruun Rasmussen, this wine’s exceptional quality, history and scarcity have elevated it to near-mythical status.
“Château Cheval Blanc 1947 exemplifies a wine that has achieved almost cult status among collectors,” he says.
“Representing a singular period in the viticultural history of Bordeaux, the wine’s craftsmanship cannot be reproduced. As the vintage was produced over 70 years ago, there are very few bottles left, making it extremely rare.”
A milestone in the history of Bordeaux
Château Cheval Blanc has always been one of the most revered wine estates in Saint-Émilion, one of Bordeaux’s premier wine regions. The 1947 vintage is considered a milestone, symbolising the magnificence of 20th century Bordeaux winemaking.
“The production methods used to make Château Cheval Blanc 1947 were very different and predate modern winemaking technologies such as temperature-controlled fermentation. Though challenging, these limitations imbued the wine with a distinctive character that modern vintages cannot match,” says Rosendahl Andersen.
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