1 half-bottle per lot
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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1893
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Lots 327 and 328 recorked in 1989. New Château capsules and labels. Mid-amber colour. Levels: lot 327 top-shoulder and lot 328 mid/upper-shoulder. Lot 329 recorked in 1995. New Château capsule and label. Level base of neck. Mid-deep amber colour. Excellent appearance
Tasting Note: Tasted on three occasions, all memorable. First in 1995 at Peter Ziegler's outstanding rare wine tasting at the Schlosshotel Erbach: warm orange-amber; deep, rich, honeyed bouquet reminiscent of ripe apricots, peaches and overripe grapes; very rich, powerful, fairly high volatile acidity, alcoholic, impressive. Next, in 1996, served with foie gras at a great wine dinner in Oslo hosted by a major collector of wine, Christian Sveaas: a similar description to the bottle tasted in 1995: incredible power, almost pungent, in perfect condition (I gave it 6 stars!). At best ***** plus M.B.
1 half-bottle per lot
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Lots 327 and 328 recorked in 1989. New Château capsules and labels. Mid-amber colour. Levels: lot 327 top-shoulder and lot 328 mid/upper-shoulder. Lot 329 recorked in 1995. New Château capsule and label. Level base of neck. Mid-deep amber colour. Excellent appearance
Tasting Note: Tasted on three occasions, all memorable. First in 1995 at Peter Ziegler's outstanding rare wine tasting at the Schlosshotel Erbach: warm orange-amber; deep, rich, honeyed bouquet reminiscent of ripe apricots, peaches and overripe grapes; very rich, powerful, fairly high volatile acidity, alcoholic, impressive. Next, in 1996, served with foie gras at a great wine dinner in Oslo hosted by a major collector of wine, Christian Sveaas: a similar description to the bottle tasted in 1995: incredible power, almost pungent, in perfect condition (I gave it 6 stars!). At best ***** plus M.B.
1 half-bottle per lot
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