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RARE TOKAJI
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Tokaji from the 1860's
Front label states "Tokaji from the 1860's" and each bottle is individually numbered. Back label states:
"From the cool, damp cellars of a noted Country House in Southern England. Stored in the same cellars since the the vendor's family purchased the house in 1870 and according to notes and records found in the cellar, believed to date from the 1860's. Identified as Tokaji from the 19th Century ceramic bin labels and historical family knowledge. Recently analysed at an alcoholic strength of 14.44 by volume. Sold at Christie's, London on 6th December 2007"
Label and back label in heavy hand-laid paper and newly re-waxed capsules - both label and capsule embossed with 'Vinum Originale Hungaricum'
The bottles are estimated to be of 75cl. size or slightly larger and of slightly varying shapes, but basically are slope-shouldered 'burgundy' style. Hand-blown with striated necks and fine string lips surmounting slender sloped necks. Levels: lots 583 & 584 8.5cms, lots 585 to 586 9cms and lot 587 to 588 9.5cms below base of short original corks.
Tasting note - short, crumbly cork, pure amber gold colour with oily consistency. Aroma is sweet with hints of orange and apricot. Resinous and slightly nutty. Honeyed with fragrance of rose-hips. Touch of balsamic character with rich and lingering aftertaste. Tasted 2007 & 2009 D.E.
1 bottle per lot
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Tokaji from the 1860's
Front label states "Tokaji from the 1860's" and each bottle is individually numbered. Back label states:
"From the cool, damp cellars of a noted Country House in Southern England. Stored in the same cellars since the the vendor's family purchased the house in 1870 and according to notes and records found in the cellar, believed to date from the 1860's. Identified as Tokaji from the 19th Century ceramic bin labels and historical family knowledge. Recently analysed at an alcoholic strength of 14.44 by volume. Sold at Christie's, London on 6th December 2007"
Label and back label in heavy hand-laid paper and newly re-waxed capsules - both label and capsule embossed with 'Vinum Originale Hungaricum'
The bottles are estimated to be of 75cl. size or slightly larger and of slightly varying shapes, but basically are slope-shouldered 'burgundy' style. Hand-blown with striated necks and fine string lips surmounting slender sloped necks. Levels: lots 583 & 584 8.5cms, lots 585 to 586 9cms and lot 587 to 588 9.5cms below base of short original corks.
Tasting note - short, crumbly cork, pure amber gold colour with oily consistency. Aroma is sweet with hints of orange and apricot. Resinous and slightly nutty. Honeyed with fragrance of rose-hips. Touch of balsamic character with rich and lingering aftertaste. Tasted 2007 & 2009 D.E.
1 bottle per lot
Special notice
ParcelWineChange to invoicing/bidding procedure for wines offered in bond (‡ symbol) for London sales from the 1st September 2012:
Wines offered in bond may be taken in bond or duty paid.
If you choose to take these lots in bond the hammer price will be payable in full. We will no longer deduct excise duty from the hammer price.
If you choose to take these lots duty paid, excise duty at the current rate and clearance VAT on the hammer price will be added to your invoice.
These charges cannot be cancelled or refunded by Christie’s.
Please see the additional conditions of sale for wine set out in the sale catalogue for further details.
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