12 bottles per lot
Details
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered in bond, available duty-paid
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1962
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: Three notes within 9 months. In Sept 2002: rich old gold; 'calve's foot jelly'; rich, crème brul©e. A month later, in magnum: warm amber; honey and apricot on nose and palate, rich of course. Most recently, at Yquem, recorked: medium-amber, 'paler than expected', open lime rim; very fragrant orange blossom, melon, caramel; medium-sweet delicious flavour - like thick-cut marmalade, some softness yet dry finish. Very much as programmed. Last tasted June 2003 **** Crisp and lovely now. Will keep. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Offered in bond, available duty-paid
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1962
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: Three notes within 9 months. In Sept 2002: rich old gold; 'calve's foot jelly'; rich, crème brul©e. A month later, in magnum: warm amber; honey and apricot on nose and palate, rich of course. Most recently, at Yquem, recorked: medium-amber, 'paler than expected', open lime rim; very fragrant orange blossom, melon, caramel; medium-sweet delicious flavour - like thick-cut marmalade, some softness yet dry finish. Very much as programmed. Last tasted June 2003 **** Crisp and lovely now. Will keep. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered in bond, but available duty paid. To remove the lot from bond excise duty at current rates and clearance VAT on the hammer price will be added.
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