2 bottles per lot
Details
Château Mouton Rothschild--Vintage 1985
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
One slightly bin-soiled label, one very badly damaged and stained. Levels base of neck
Tasting note: Deep, black cherry, quite intense though showing maturity; 'very Mouton', exciting, dramatic, distinctive spicy, almost eucalyptus bouquet; sweet entry, good fruit, tough of citrus, good length, tannin, Glorious now but long life. Last tasted April 2006 ****(*) Now-2025
2 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
One slightly bin-soiled label, one very badly damaged and stained. Levels base of neck
Tasting note: Deep, black cherry, quite intense though showing maturity; 'very Mouton', exciting, dramatic, distinctive spicy, almost eucalyptus bouquet; sweet entry, good fruit, tough of citrus, good length, tannin, Glorious now but long life. Last tasted April 2006 ****(*) Now-2025
2 bottles per lot
Special notice
Change to invoicing/bidding procedure for wines offered in bond (‡ symbol) for London sales from the 1st September 2012:
Wines offered in bond may be taken in bond or duty paid.
If you choose to take these lots in bond the hammer price will be payable in full. We will no longer deduct excise duty from the hammer price.
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