11 bottles per lot
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YQUEM OF THE GREAT 1962 VINTAGE
Recently removed from an excellent private cellar and now lying London, E.16
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1962
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Good capsules and labels. Levels: ten into neck and one top-shoulder In original straws and wrappers. In original wooden case, previously unopened which, when examined by Christie's staff was found to contain one bottle with a very old dry break
Tasting note: Deep amber colour; marvellous fruit variously noted as mandarine, ripe peaches, honey and orange blossom; not over poweringly sweet, a nice weight, intense, elegant, good acidity. M.B. (GVWB II)
11 bottles per lot
Recently removed from an excellent private cellar and now lying London, E.16
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1962
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Good capsules and labels. Levels: ten into neck and one top-shoulder In original straws and wrappers. In original wooden case, previously unopened which, when examined by Christie's staff was found to contain one bottle with a very old dry break
Tasting note: Deep amber colour; marvellous fruit variously noted as mandarine, ripe peaches, honey and orange blossom; not over poweringly sweet, a nice weight, intense, elegant, good acidity. M.B. (GVWB II)
11 bottles per lot
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