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YQUEM OF TWO GREAT VINTAGES
Now lying at Christie's Warehouse, Barking
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1947
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Slightly damaged capsule. Very bin-soiled and slightly torn label. Level base of neck. Excellent colour
Tasting note: glorious colour: warm orange amber, light powdery sediment (worth decanting for the beauty of its colour alone); bouquet sheer perfection; orange pekoe, peach and orange blossom, soft, harmonious; very sweet still, medium-full body, plump, fleshy, masking volatile acidity. M.B. GVWBII
1 bottle per lot
Now lying at Christie's Warehouse, Barking
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1947
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Slightly damaged capsule. Very bin-soiled and slightly torn label. Level base of neck. Excellent colour
Tasting note: glorious colour: warm orange amber, light powdery sediment (worth decanting for the beauty of its colour alone); bouquet sheer perfection; orange pekoe, peach and orange blossom, soft, harmonious; very sweet still, medium-full body, plump, fleshy, masking volatile acidity. M.B. GVWBII
1 bottle per lot
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