Sale 1416
Geneva
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11 November 2016
Price realised
CHF 5,640
Estimate
Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er cru classé Offered in an original wooden case One slightly damaged capsule, one slightly raised cork. Pristine labels. Levels base of neck or better Tasting note: A masculine Margaux. Most recently, still opaque and youthful-looking: crisp fruit, opening up beautifully; sweet, lovely fruit, attractive but very tannic. Last tasted Nov 2000 **(***)? Give it lots of time. M.B. 12 bottles per lot
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