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The Massandra wine collection is mentioned in the "Guinness book of records" and includes every vintage of Massandra wine ever made, as well as some great European wines and some very rare bottles from the Tsar of Russia.
Late in the 19th century, Prince Lev Golitzin was appointed to establish the Massandra winery.
The collection acquired by Golitzin has a remarkable history. During the Second World War the entire collection was taken from Yalta to three secret locations. It was a monumental undertaking: each bottle of wine was marked with an evacuation number and packed into crates before being transported to their safe locations. The only victim of this operation was the 1941 which could not be moved since it was still in the barrel. This unfortunate vintage was unceremoniously dumped in the sea. For the first time ever, the Black Sea turned red.
The collection remained hidden till 1944, after which it could be returned to its original home.
Since 1991 and know Massandra the "Massandra Collection" worldwide recognition through participation in auctions
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1865
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
From the Massandra sale. Damaged wax capsule. No label. Level top-shoulder
1 bottle per lot
Late in the 19th century, Prince Lev Golitzin was appointed to establish the Massandra winery.
The collection acquired by Golitzin has a remarkable history. During the Second World War the entire collection was taken from Yalta to three secret locations. It was a monumental undertaking: each bottle of wine was marked with an evacuation number and packed into crates before being transported to their safe locations. The only victim of this operation was the 1941 which could not be moved since it was still in the barrel. This unfortunate vintage was unceremoniously dumped in the sea. For the first time ever, the Black Sea turned red.
The collection remained hidden till 1944, after which it could be returned to its original home.
Since 1991 and know Massandra the "Massandra Collection" worldwide recognition through participation in auctions
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1865
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
From the Massandra sale. Damaged wax capsule. No label. Level top-shoulder
1 bottle per lot