6 magnums per lot
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BORDEAUX FOR THE CONNOSSIEUR
The 1966 Pétrus in double magnum. So begins this consignor's collection of Bordeaux, and a tightly curated one it is. This section is organized by commune, beginning on the right bank, in Pomerol, then over to St. Emilion, before crossing the river to Pauillac. All of the greats are here--the Pétrus, the Latour à Pomerol--as well as some not-oft seen gems from great vintages, like 1959 Tertre Daugay or 1945 Dominique. Many of the wines in this section are in large format, many as large as impériale, and what better way to enjoy wines of this age than in a large format? As you can tell from the makeup of this collection, this collector loved his Bordeaux, and was a drinker as well as a collector. He purchased his wines from auction and on release, but regardless of how he acquired them, he took the utmost care to ensure that provenance was impeccable, and he stored everything professionally.
POMEROL
Though the smallest of the Bordeaux regions, weighing in just under 800 hectares, the reputation looms large as Pomerol is home to some of the world's, not just the region's, most famous and collected wines: Petrus, Ausone, Le Pin. The vineyards are west of St. Emillion and nestled between the Barbanne and Taillas rivers. Despite its modest size, Pomerol possesses the fascinating terroirs that varies greatly from vineyard to vineyard. In the west, sandy soils give way as you move east, toward the famous plateau of gravel with clay. Underneath, an iron rich crasse de fer and here, Merlot is king.
PETRUS
Pétrus--Vintage 1966
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Lot 65 level: bottom neck; wineauthentication.com sticker over capsule, capsule cut to reveal château and vintage branded cork, lightly scuffed label
Lot 66 levels: one into neck, three bottom neck, two very top shoulder; wineauthentication.com stickers across capsules, one capsule cut to reveal château and vintage branded corks, one nicked capsule, lightly corroded capsules, lightly water and bin soiled labels
6 magnums per lot
The 1966 Pétrus in double magnum. So begins this consignor's collection of Bordeaux, and a tightly curated one it is. This section is organized by commune, beginning on the right bank, in Pomerol, then over to St. Emilion, before crossing the river to Pauillac. All of the greats are here--the Pétrus, the Latour à Pomerol--as well as some not-oft seen gems from great vintages, like 1959 Tertre Daugay or 1945 Dominique. Many of the wines in this section are in large format, many as large as impériale, and what better way to enjoy wines of this age than in a large format? As you can tell from the makeup of this collection, this collector loved his Bordeaux, and was a drinker as well as a collector. He purchased his wines from auction and on release, but regardless of how he acquired them, he took the utmost care to ensure that provenance was impeccable, and he stored everything professionally.
POMEROL
Though the smallest of the Bordeaux regions, weighing in just under 800 hectares, the reputation looms large as Pomerol is home to some of the world's, not just the region's, most famous and collected wines: Petrus, Ausone, Le Pin. The vineyards are west of St. Emillion and nestled between the Barbanne and Taillas rivers. Despite its modest size, Pomerol possesses the fascinating terroirs that varies greatly from vineyard to vineyard. In the west, sandy soils give way as you move east, toward the famous plateau of gravel with clay. Underneath, an iron rich crasse de fer and here, Merlot is king.
PETRUS
Pétrus--Vintage 1966
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Lot 65 level: bottom neck; wineauthentication.com sticker over capsule, capsule cut to reveal château and vintage branded cork, lightly scuffed label
Lot 66 levels: one into neck, three bottom neck, two very top shoulder; wineauthentication.com stickers across capsules, one capsule cut to reveal château and vintage branded corks, one nicked capsule, lightly corroded capsules, lightly water and bin soiled labels
6 magnums per lot
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