The Property of a Lady
TWO BOTTLINGS OF 1920 PALMER
Removed from the cellar of house in Devon and now lying at Christie's
Château Palmer--Vintage 1920
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Château Palmer--Vintage 1920
Cantenac (Margaux), 3me cru classé.
The first bottle with plain lead capsule, body label with steel engraving of the château viewed from the park side and simply CHÂTEAU PALMER MARGAUX. Vintage neck label. Level a not unreasonable mid-shoulder. The second bottle, deep punted, with initials C.C.B. embossed on capsule. Label with coat of arms, 1920 Chau. PALMER/MARGAUX BORDEAUX. Similar level
Most unusual to find two merchants' bottling of the same classic vintage and château. 1920 was the first of the five-star vintages of an exceptional decade, Palmer being particularly rich, almost burgundian in style. Both rare
2 bottles per lot
Cantenac (Margaux), 3me cru classé.
The first bottle with plain lead capsule, body label with steel engraving of the château viewed from the park side and simply CHÂTEAU PALMER MARGAUX. Vintage neck label. Level a not unreasonable mid-shoulder. The second bottle, deep punted, with initials C.C.B. embossed on capsule. Label with coat of arms, 1920 Chau. PALMER/MARGAUX BORDEAUX. Similar level
Most unusual to find two merchants' bottling of the same classic vintage and château. 1920 was the first of the five-star vintages of an exceptional decade, Palmer being particularly rich, almost burgundian in style. Both rare
2 bottles per lot
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