5 bottles per lot
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A STUNNING COLLECTION OF EXCEPTIONAL WINES & VINTAGES PRIMARILY FROM FRANCE. ALL PURCHASED UPON RELEASE, THE CELLAR IS HIGHLIGHTED BY AN
UNPRECEDENTED FOUR & HALF CASES OF THE LEGENDARY 1978 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, RAYAS; WHICH HAVE BEEN SUPERBLY CARED FOR SINCE THEIR RELEASE. THIS OFFERING ALSO INCLUDES CASE QUANTITIES OF PICHON LALANDE 1970, LATOUR 1970, LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1982, MARGAUX 1983, LYNCH BAGES 1985, BONNES MARES (ROUMIER) 1969, DIAMOND CREEK 1985, FONSECA 1970 & 1977 AS WELL AS LARGE FORMATS LIKE LATOUR 1982 IN JEROBOAM.
Property of a New York bon-vivant who passionately collected and thoroughly enjoyed sharing his incredible wines with dear friends and family.
These wines slowly matured in a custom built underground cellar, which naturally maintained an ideal 55 degrees and 80 humidity. These conditions produced moist corks and excellent ullages in all bottles; however, some labels have been bin-soiled and damp-stained as a result.
The outstanding French wines and many other selections in this collection present an amazing opportunity to aquire some of the most exceptional producers of the last 30 years.
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron--Vintage 1961
Pauillac, 2me cru classé
Levels: one very top and four upper shoulder; dampstained labels
Tasted: Oct/01 Good strong, vigorous, clean color. The nose reveals superb aroma's of ripe red to dark currants. Full, rich, dry fruit; mature & refined, long dry finish. At almost 40 years old to the day it is still a great wine. DW
5 bottles per lot
UNPRECEDENTED FOUR & HALF CASES OF THE LEGENDARY 1978 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, RAYAS; WHICH HAVE BEEN SUPERBLY CARED FOR SINCE THEIR RELEASE. THIS OFFERING ALSO INCLUDES CASE QUANTITIES OF PICHON LALANDE 1970, LATOUR 1970, LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1982, MARGAUX 1983, LYNCH BAGES 1985, BONNES MARES (ROUMIER) 1969, DIAMOND CREEK 1985, FONSECA 1970 & 1977 AS WELL AS LARGE FORMATS LIKE LATOUR 1982 IN JEROBOAM.
Property of a New York bon-vivant who passionately collected and thoroughly enjoyed sharing his incredible wines with dear friends and family.
These wines slowly matured in a custom built underground cellar, which naturally maintained an ideal 55 degrees and 80 humidity. These conditions produced moist corks and excellent ullages in all bottles; however, some labels have been bin-soiled and damp-stained as a result.
The outstanding French wines and many other selections in this collection present an amazing opportunity to aquire some of the most exceptional producers of the last 30 years.
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron--Vintage 1961
Pauillac, 2me cru classé
Levels: one very top and four upper shoulder; dampstained labels
Tasted: Oct/01 Good strong, vigorous, clean color. The nose reveals superb aroma's of ripe red to dark currants. Full, rich, dry fruit; mature & refined, long dry finish. At almost 40 years old to the day it is still a great wine. DW
5 bottles per lot