12 bottles per lot
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A SUPERB COLLECTION OF CLARET FROM THE 1966 VINTAGE, INCLUDING FULL CASES OF PETRUS AND LATOUR
Lying in Kemble, Gloucestershire, (Octavian)
Lot 242 is offered duty-paid, but available in bond
The following wines, lots 241 to 244, have remained in single ownership and professional, temperature-controlled storage for over 30 years.
Château Latour--Vintage 1966
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
One corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled labels in original tissues. Levels: nine top-shoulder or better, one upper and two mid/upper-shoulder
In original wooden case
Tasting Note: Seven notes in the 1990s, all highly satisfactory. Christie's 'Tasting of the Century', all top 1966s, not just Bordeaux, at Vinexpo, Bordeaux, conducted by myself and Christopher Burr who had organised it. The Latour was perfection: fine colour; fragrant cedary bouquet, unblemished flavour and condition. In October 2000, drinking well at Saintsbury Club dinner. A flavoury, beautifully textured wine, with time in hand. Most recently opaque core; sweet old cedary bouquet, staring to show some age: very rich mouthful, dry finish. 'Lovely now'. Last tasted at Hugh Johnson's Bordeaux Club dinner at Saling Hall, Dec 2001. ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Lying in Kemble, Gloucestershire, (Octavian)
Lot 242 is offered duty-paid, but available in bond
The following wines, lots 241 to 244, have remained in single ownership and professional, temperature-controlled storage for over 30 years.
Château Latour--Vintage 1966
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
One corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled labels in original tissues. Levels: nine top-shoulder or better, one upper and two mid/upper-shoulder
In original wooden case
Tasting Note: Seven notes in the 1990s, all highly satisfactory. Christie's 'Tasting of the Century', all top 1966s, not just Bordeaux, at Vinexpo, Bordeaux, conducted by myself and Christopher Burr who had organised it. The Latour was perfection: fine colour; fragrant cedary bouquet, unblemished flavour and condition. In October 2000, drinking well at Saintsbury Club dinner. A flavoury, beautifully textured wine, with time in hand. Most recently opaque core; sweet old cedary bouquet, staring to show some age: very rich mouthful, dry finish. 'Lovely now'. Last tasted at Hugh Johnson's Bordeaux Club dinner at Saling Hall, Dec 2001. ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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