1 dozen bottles per dozen
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A IMPRESSIVE RANGE OF GOOD-QUALITY BORDEAUX FOR CURRENT DRINKING, VINTAGES 1966 TO 1978
Lying in Wiltshire
We are pleased to present this remarkable collection of fine claret.
The following wines have been recently removed from a purpose-built, temperature and humidity controlled warehouse where they have lain undisturbed since original purchase directly from Bordeaux. All the wines were purchased in large tranches in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The wines have been recently shipped in temperature-controlled containers to Christie's Warehouse in Wiltshire.
Unless otherwise stated, the wines are in original wooden cases and have been opened for the first time by Christie's wine department staff for inspection purposes. The merits of good storage are clearly evident, condition and levels being superb for wines of this age. Levels are top-shoulder or better unless stated otherwise and we encourage you to attend the pre-sale tasting to sample bottles in advance. All the bottles have Argentinian slip labels and neck-slips.
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Offered in original wooden cases unless otherwise stated
A sample bottle of each wine will be presented at the pre-sale tasting.
Château Margaux--Vintage 1966
Margaux, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Slightly corroded capsules. Lots 379 to 380 slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels top-shoulder or better. Lot 381 slightly stained and bin-soiled labels. Levels: three top and nine upper/top-shoulder. Lot 382 slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels upper/top-shoulder. Lot 383 two slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: six upper/top and six upper/shoulder. Lots 384 to 388 slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels upper-shoulder or better
Parcel: lots 379 to 380 and 384 to 388
Tasting note : A lively cherry red, almost opaque at the centre; crisp, berry-like fruit developing great fragrance over one hour in the glass, high-toned, minty; still fairly lean and tannic yet with an innate delicacy. M.B. (GVWB II)
1 dozen bottles per dozen
Lying in Wiltshire
We are pleased to present this remarkable collection of fine claret.
The following wines have been recently removed from a purpose-built, temperature and humidity controlled warehouse where they have lain undisturbed since original purchase directly from Bordeaux. All the wines were purchased in large tranches in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The wines have been recently shipped in temperature-controlled containers to Christie's Warehouse in Wiltshire.
Unless otherwise stated, the wines are in original wooden cases and have been opened for the first time by Christie's wine department staff for inspection purposes. The merits of good storage are clearly evident, condition and levels being superb for wines of this age. Levels are top-shoulder or better unless stated otherwise and we encourage you to attend the pre-sale tasting to sample bottles in advance. All the bottles have Argentinian slip labels and neck-slips.
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Offered in original wooden cases unless otherwise stated
A sample bottle of each wine will be presented at the pre-sale tasting.
Château Margaux--Vintage 1966
Margaux, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Slightly corroded capsules. Lots 379 to 380 slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels top-shoulder or better. Lot 381 slightly stained and bin-soiled labels. Levels: three top and nine upper/top-shoulder. Lot 382 slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels upper/top-shoulder. Lot 383 two slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: six upper/top and six upper/shoulder. Lots 384 to 388 slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels upper-shoulder or better
Parcel: lots 379 to 380 and 384 to 388
Tasting note : A lively cherry red, almost opaque at the centre; crisp, berry-like fruit developing great fragrance over one hour in the glass, high-toned, minty; still fairly lean and tannic yet with an innate delicacy. M.B. (GVWB II)
1 dozen bottles per dozen
Special notice
ParcelWineOffered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.