Above 2 bottles per lot
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Château d'Yquem
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
--Vintage 1943
Adams & Sons slip label. Damaged capsule with signs of seepage. Badly bin-soiled, slightly damaged and "Produce of France"-stamped label. Level mid-shoulder. Dark amber colour(1)
Tasting Note: Most recently, with an original cork, very good level: hefty old-fashioned style, sweet, good length and acidity. Last noted Sept 1998. At best ****
--Vintage 1945
Slightly damaged capsule with signs of seepage. Badly bin-soiled and slightly damaged label. Level mid/upper-shoulder(1)
Tasting Note: Deep, with rich golden highlights; similar nose, rich, 'singed'; noted as very sweet yet crisp, with glorious flavour and length. High volatile acidity noted again which gave the wine added vibrancy and piquancy. Last tasted Now 2003 ***** M.B.
Above 2 bottles per lot
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
--Vintage 1943
Adams & Sons slip label. Damaged capsule with signs of seepage. Badly bin-soiled, slightly damaged and "Produce of France"-stamped label. Level mid-shoulder. Dark amber colour(1)
Tasting Note: Most recently, with an original cork, very good level: hefty old-fashioned style, sweet, good length and acidity. Last noted Sept 1998. At best ****
--Vintage 1945
Slightly damaged capsule with signs of seepage. Badly bin-soiled and slightly damaged label. Level mid/upper-shoulder(1)
Tasting Note: Deep, with rich golden highlights; similar nose, rich, 'singed'; noted as very sweet yet crisp, with glorious flavour and length. High volatile acidity noted again which gave the wine added vibrancy and piquancy. Last tasted Now 2003 ***** M.B.
Above 2 bottles per lot
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