12 bottles per lot
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A SUPER RARE FULL CASE OF ROMANEE-CONTI 1978
Lying in Kemble (Octavian)
Offered duty-paid but available in bond
Romanée-Conti Grand Cru--Vintage 1978
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Very good appearance. Levels three 1.5cms and nine 2.5cms below base of corks
Not in original wooden case
Tasting note: Magnificent. First tasted at the Domaine in 1983. Two bottles, slight variation due to the temperature, one just brought from the cellar. Fairly deep; harmonious but restrained; rich, massively constructed, the colder bottle seemed drier and spicier. Development scarsely budging after a further two years, fragrant, complete, fruit-packed. More bottle age needed. Then a leap of 15 years, less deep; a 'classic', singed leather. 'beetroot' Pinot nose which, after only 20 minutes in the glass, opened up frgrantly and flagrantly, great richness and depth; sweet, wonderful, mouthfilling flavour, elegant, dry finish. Years of life ahead. At 'Loggerheads', Len Evans' impressive erection in the Hunter Valley, in September 2000: a deep, yet exotic bouquet; medium sweet, full, soft - a wine with extra dimensions. Most recently, bottle number 001256; imported by Domaine Chandon. The first and youngest of 11 classic vintages of Romanée-Conti: medium-pale, lively fragrance, pure mature 'beetroot' varietal bouquet that opened up in the glass, soft fruit, whiff of raspberry; also sweet on the palate, full-bodied (yet a moderate 13 alcohol), interesting texture, peppery acidity and an upturned, almost spritz, finish. ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Lying in Kemble (Octavian)
Offered duty-paid but available in bond
Romanée-Conti Grand Cru--Vintage 1978
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Very good appearance. Levels three 1.5cms and nine 2.5cms below base of corks
Not in original wooden case
Tasting note: Magnificent. First tasted at the Domaine in 1983. Two bottles, slight variation due to the temperature, one just brought from the cellar. Fairly deep; harmonious but restrained; rich, massively constructed, the colder bottle seemed drier and spicier. Development scarsely budging after a further two years, fragrant, complete, fruit-packed. More bottle age needed. Then a leap of 15 years, less deep; a 'classic', singed leather. 'beetroot' Pinot nose which, after only 20 minutes in the glass, opened up frgrantly and flagrantly, great richness and depth; sweet, wonderful, mouthfilling flavour, elegant, dry finish. Years of life ahead. At 'Loggerheads', Len Evans' impressive erection in the Hunter Valley, in September 2000: a deep, yet exotic bouquet; medium sweet, full, soft - a wine with extra dimensions. Most recently, bottle number 001256; imported by Domaine Chandon. The first and youngest of 11 classic vintages of Romanée-Conti: medium-pale, lively fragrance, pure mature 'beetroot' varietal bouquet that opened up in the glass, soft fruit, whiff of raspberry; also sweet on the palate, full-bodied (yet a moderate 13 alcohol), interesting texture, peppery acidity and an upturned, almost spritz, finish. ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.