12 bottles per lot
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Château Pétrus--Vintage 1983
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Excellent appearance. Slightly surface corrosion to capsules in lot 490. Both lots with into neck levels
Tasting note: Pétrus 1983: First noted at Frerick's Pétrus extravaganza in 1986: an intense ruby magnum, almost jam-like sweetness and richness though still hard on the palate. Starting to show some maturity in 1990 but, I have to say, my lowest mark of the eight first growths at Penning-Rowsell's "10-year" tasting and dinner in 1993. I thought it was surprisingly lean and tannic even (slightly) preferred the Ausone. Most recently an impressive double-magnum with crisp and agreeable fruit on nose and palate, good texture but very dry finish. Last tasted at Rodenstock's opening dinner, Sept 1995. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Excellent appearance. Slightly surface corrosion to capsules in lot 490. Both lots with into neck levels
Tasting note: Pétrus 1983: First noted at Frerick's Pétrus extravaganza in 1986: an intense ruby magnum, almost jam-like sweetness and richness though still hard on the palate. Starting to show some maturity in 1990 but, I have to say, my lowest mark of the eight first growths at Penning-Rowsell's "10-year" tasting and dinner in 1993. I thought it was surprisingly lean and tannic even (slightly) preferred the Ausone. Most recently an impressive double-magnum with crisp and agreeable fruit on nose and palate, good texture but very dry finish. Last tasted at Rodenstock's opening dinner, Sept 1995. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.