11 bottles per lot
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THE BEST FROM BORDEAUX
This consignment features a strong collection of Bordeaux. Though small in quantity, the quality is undeniable. This consignor, as he told me on a visit to his cellar, "likes beauty," and that includes wine. His collection is a roll call of the greatest from Bordeaux. All five first growths are there, and Pétrus from the right bank. Of these wines, there are some great vintages too: the 1982 Latour and Lafite are particular standouts, but don't miss the 1983 and 1985 Lafite, both of which are in near-perfect condition.
What's more, all of these wines were purchased on release by the current owner and stored in his custom built temperature controlled subterranean home cellar ever since. They were removed by a Christie's specialist for this sale and transported to New York in temperature controlled shipping.
Specialists recently tasted two bottles from the collection (the 1983 Latour and 1983 Mouton) with some of the consignor's family in a Christie's boardroom and were pleasantly surprised. Both of these wines were delicious, reflective of their châteaux and proved the immaculate storage conditions. See the lots below for Charles Curtis's tasting notes. Bid with confidence.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1975
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: ten bottom neck, one top shoulder; lightly bin soiled labels, nicked labels
11 bottles per lot
This consignment features a strong collection of Bordeaux. Though small in quantity, the quality is undeniable. This consignor, as he told me on a visit to his cellar, "likes beauty," and that includes wine. His collection is a roll call of the greatest from Bordeaux. All five first growths are there, and Pétrus from the right bank. Of these wines, there are some great vintages too: the 1982 Latour and Lafite are particular standouts, but don't miss the 1983 and 1985 Lafite, both of which are in near-perfect condition.
What's more, all of these wines were purchased on release by the current owner and stored in his custom built temperature controlled subterranean home cellar ever since. They were removed by a Christie's specialist for this sale and transported to New York in temperature controlled shipping.
Specialists recently tasted two bottles from the collection (the 1983 Latour and 1983 Mouton) with some of the consignor's family in a Christie's boardroom and were pleasantly surprised. Both of these wines were delicious, reflective of their châteaux and proved the immaculate storage conditions. See the lots below for Charles Curtis's tasting notes. Bid with confidence.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1975
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: ten bottom neck, one top shoulder; lightly bin soiled labels, nicked labels
11 bottles per lot