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RARE 19th CENTURY COLHEITA PORT
Lying at Christie's
Vinho do Porto (Colheita)--Vintage 1893
These bottles were part of a number found half buried in the Palace of Val-Flor when it was "occupied" by the state after the revolution of 25th April, 1975.
Tall, flute shaped bottles. Believed bottled in 1946 after long ageing in large oak barrels. Decanted off sediment, re-corked and re-waxed in 1979. Very bin- soiled and torn labels marked with the initials (V.F.) of the Marquis of Val-Flor an aristocratic wine connoisseur for whom the port was bottled. Excellent levels, Pale colour, chipped wax capsules.
Tasting note: Palish amber with apple green rim. Sweet, Raisiny, Slightly Madeira-like bouquet; still sweet on the palate despite it age and a good flavour. (M.B. 8/1/1997)
2 bottles per lot
Lying at Christie's
Vinho do Porto (Colheita)--Vintage 1893
These bottles were part of a number found half buried in the Palace of Val-Flor when it was "occupied" by the state after the revolution of 25th April, 1975.
Tall, flute shaped bottles. Believed bottled in 1946 after long ageing in large oak barrels. Decanted off sediment, re-corked and re-waxed in 1979. Very bin- soiled and torn labels marked with the initials (V.F.) of the Marquis of Val-Flor an aristocratic wine connoisseur for whom the port was bottled. Excellent levels, Pale colour, chipped wax capsules.
Tasting note: Palish amber with apple green rim. Sweet, Raisiny, Slightly Madeira-like bouquet; still sweet on the palate despite it age and a good flavour. (M.B. 8/1/1997)
2 bottles per lot
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