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AN INCREDIBLY RARE ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE OF PETRUS 1982 WITH PERFECT PROVENANCE - A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
Recently removed from the immaculate cellar of a French country home, where it has lain undisturbed since delivery after purchase en-primeur
The present case was purchased en primeur and has remained under the original family's ownership since delivery, carefully resting in the cellar of their home in Eastern France under perfect conditions. The Certificat de Propriété now in Christie's possession, was signed and dated by Jean-François Moueix on 9th September 1983. It attests to the purchase of 1/25 of a barrel, represented by these 12 bottles of Château Pétrus Vintage 1982
In a market of such fluidity and the rapid rise of wine investment and trading, such a case of the legendary Pétrus 1982 bearing such documented provenance, justifiably represents a very rare opportunity for any serious collector. Probably the finest case of this wine ever to be offered.
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled
Very good appearance. Levels into neck
In original wooden case
Tasting Note: From barrel, this remains one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted. Whether fining and filtration pulled more out of it than was intended, only the proprietor knows. However, the 1982 Pétrus turned in a strong performance in Philadelphia in contrast to other tastings when it has been less than spectacular. The colour reveals some amber at the edge. A sweet nose of caramel, roasted herbs, cherry jam, cedar, and smoke is followed by a thick, full-bodied, unctuously-textured, low acid Pétrus that is approaching full maturity. This was a dazzling showing for this 1982, which has performed irregularly since birth. Although abundant tannin remains, the wine is sweet, smoky, and ideal for drinking now and over the next 20-25 years. A bottle drunk in France in March, 2000, was equally sublime. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129 (June 2000)
12 bottles per lot
Recently removed from the immaculate cellar of a French country home, where it has lain undisturbed since delivery after purchase en-primeur
The present case was purchased en primeur and has remained under the original family's ownership since delivery, carefully resting in the cellar of their home in Eastern France under perfect conditions. The Certificat de Propriété now in Christie's possession, was signed and dated by Jean-François Moueix on 9th September 1983. It attests to the purchase of 1/25 of a barrel, represented by these 12 bottles of Château Pétrus Vintage 1982
In a market of such fluidity and the rapid rise of wine investment and trading, such a case of the legendary Pétrus 1982 bearing such documented provenance, justifiably represents a very rare opportunity for any serious collector. Probably the finest case of this wine ever to be offered.
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled
Very good appearance. Levels into neck
In original wooden case
Tasting Note: From barrel, this remains one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted. Whether fining and filtration pulled more out of it than was intended, only the proprietor knows. However, the 1982 Pétrus turned in a strong performance in Philadelphia in contrast to other tastings when it has been less than spectacular. The colour reveals some amber at the edge. A sweet nose of caramel, roasted herbs, cherry jam, cedar, and smoke is followed by a thick, full-bodied, unctuously-textured, low acid Pétrus that is approaching full maturity. This was a dazzling showing for this 1982, which has performed irregularly since birth. Although abundant tannin remains, the wine is sweet, smoky, and ideal for drinking now and over the next 20-25 years. A bottle drunk in France in March, 2000, was equally sublime. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129 (June 2000)
12 bottles per lot