6 double-magnums per lot
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Taylor--Vintage 1977
Lot 126 in original wooden case. Lot 127 in individual original wooden case
"Black, harmonious but closed up; concentrated but reined-in at Christie's opening tasting in 1979. By 1991, at Taylor's tercentenary tasting, deep and fairly intense; equally deep and rich nose, sweet, full-bodied, powerful, packed with all the requisite components, vigorous, great length. In 1997 a disappointing bottle. Drying out. Unimpressive in 1999. Considerable colour loss, but still lovely, warm, and luminous; fragrant bouquet; almost Graham-like sweetness and uncharacteristically soft texture. Most recently: corky nose but much better on palate, fairly powerful, forthcoming, firm, good finish. Last noted at the Fladgate tasting at Christie's, April 2002 ****? Must keep an eye on this." MB, Vintage Wine
6 double-magnums per lot
Lot 126 in original wooden case. Lot 127 in individual original wooden case
"Black, harmonious but closed up; concentrated but reined-in at Christie's opening tasting in 1979. By 1991, at Taylor's tercentenary tasting, deep and fairly intense; equally deep and rich nose, sweet, full-bodied, powerful, packed with all the requisite components, vigorous, great length. In 1997 a disappointing bottle. Drying out. Unimpressive in 1999. Considerable colour loss, but still lovely, warm, and luminous; fragrant bouquet; almost Graham-like sweetness and uncharacteristically soft texture. Most recently: corky nose but much better on palate, fairly powerful, forthcoming, firm, good finish. Last noted at the Fladgate tasting at Christie's, April 2002 ****? Must keep an eye on this." MB, Vintage Wine
6 double-magnums per lot