12 bottles per lot
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Pétrus--Vintage 1970
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Eight capsules slightly corroded, one slightly damaged. Good labels, one slightly bin-soiled and one creased. Levels eleven top-shoulder or better and one upper-shoulder. In original wooden case
Tasting Note: This dark garnet-colored wine shows considerable amber at the edge. I have always had a tendency to taste this side by side with the 1971, and it has been fascinating how the 1971 was fully mature at a much younger age yet continued to hold onto life without losing any of its seductive fruit and intensity. The 1970 started off life more tannic, backward, massive, but needing considerable time, and it has now hit full stride. It is a profound Pétrus, and certainly one of the great Pétrus' of the last half century. The wine has a huge nose of cedar, caramel, vanilla, tobacco, fruitcake, and liquorice-infused black cherry jam. It is unctuously textured and very full-bodied, with extraordinary sweetness and glycerin, and a layered, viscous finish. This wine should continue to drink well for at least another 20 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book 4th Edition (2003)
12 bottles per lot
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Eight capsules slightly corroded, one slightly damaged. Good labels, one slightly bin-soiled and one creased. Levels eleven top-shoulder or better and one upper-shoulder. In original wooden case
Tasting Note: This dark garnet-colored wine shows considerable amber at the edge. I have always had a tendency to taste this side by side with the 1971, and it has been fascinating how the 1971 was fully mature at a much younger age yet continued to hold onto life without losing any of its seductive fruit and intensity. The 1970 started off life more tannic, backward, massive, but needing considerable time, and it has now hit full stride. It is a profound Pétrus, and certainly one of the great Pétrus' of the last half century. The wine has a huge nose of cedar, caramel, vanilla, tobacco, fruitcake, and liquorice-infused black cherry jam. It is unctuously textured and very full-bodied, with extraordinary sweetness and glycerin, and a layered, viscous finish. This wine should continue to drink well for at least another 20 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book 4th Edition (2003)
12 bottles per lot
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