12 bottles per lot
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Château Palmer--Vintage 1961
Cantenac (Margaux), 3me cru classé
Removed from very damaged original wooden case, repacked into Christie's carton. Corney and Barrow slip labels. Bin-soiled and damp-affected labels with remains of original tissues. Levels: six top-shoulder or better and three mid/upper-shoulder. Two with remains of labels only, levels mid-shoulder. One with remains of corroded capsule, bin-soiled label and level below low-shoulder
Tasting note: The 1961 Palmer has long been considered to be a legend from this vintage, and its reputation is well-deserved. The wine is at its apogee, with an extraordinary, sweet, complex nose with aromas of flowers, cassis, toast, and minerals. It is intensely concentrated, offering a cascade of lavishly ripe, full-bodied, opulent fruit, soft tannins, and a voluptuous finish. This is a decadent Palmer, unparalleled since in quality with the exception of 1983 and 1989.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 1994
12 bottles per lot
Cantenac (Margaux), 3me cru classé
Removed from very damaged original wooden case, repacked into Christie's carton. Corney and Barrow slip labels. Bin-soiled and damp-affected labels with remains of original tissues. Levels: six top-shoulder or better and three mid/upper-shoulder. Two with remains of labels only, levels mid-shoulder. One with remains of corroded capsule, bin-soiled label and level below low-shoulder
Tasting note: The 1961 Palmer has long been considered to be a legend from this vintage, and its reputation is well-deserved. The wine is at its apogee, with an extraordinary, sweet, complex nose with aromas of flowers, cassis, toast, and minerals. It is intensely concentrated, offering a cascade of lavishly ripe, full-bodied, opulent fruit, soft tannins, and a voluptuous finish. This is a decadent Palmer, unparalleled since in quality with the exception of 1983 and 1989.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 1994
12 bottles per lot
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