Sassicaia 1985 (4 BT)

Sassicaia 1985 

Bolgheri Sassicaia, DOC

1 bt - u. vts, label soiled; Etiquette sale, 3 bts - u. 2bn, 1vts, labels very slightly soiled; Etiquettes très légèrement sales

This miraculous wine is the product of extremely warm, dry weather, but similar weather now would not result in such a balanced wine - the alcohol would surely have been much higher. Here, in spite of the low yields in 1985, the alcohol is perfectly normal. Beautifully healthy, lustrous nose imbued with great red fruit freshness - and this is at its quarter century! Plums and redcurrants. Such finesse of texture. Lovely gummy flavour, with liquorice, vanilla pod and a touch of menthol. Just so true all the way through, with a glorious finish of toast and mixed fruit jam. The persistence of flavour is amazing. All the plaudits are more than deserved. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

4 bts (2 cn)

From Bordeaux to Tuscany, via Burgundy and Champagne, a sublime cellar to excite the most discerning tastes with an extraordinary focus on mature stocks. With perfect provenance, the property of a noteworthy European family, this collection allows access to some of the best vintages of the 80s and 90s with a clear focus on Domaines Barons de Rothschild with parcels of the famed Châteaux Lafite, Duhart Milon and the wonderful Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes. The cellar also brings to light cases of the most prestigious Italian estates at perfect maturity with a great offering of Sassicaia, Solaia and Tignanello.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid