Cellar Gems | Exquisite Collections of Finest and Rarest Wines
Cellar Gems | Exquisite Collections of Finest and Rarest Wines
Lot 418-494: Removed from the cellar of a renowned European Family, a prestigious collection of old Bordeaux and Burgundy together with Spirits including Pre War vintages, rare magnums and 60's, 70s cases
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November 10, 12:37:00 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Château Haut Brion 1970
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classé
u. 1x3cm, 4x3.5cm, 3x4cm, 2x4.5cm, 2x5cm, labels slightly soiled, rest very slightly soiled, 1 capsule slightly corroded, 1 corroded, repacked from owc; Etiquettes légèrement sales, reste très légèrement sales, 1 capsule légèrement corrodée, 1 corrodée, reconditionnée d'une caisse bois d'origine
In 2014, this has a big, leathery bouquet, emphatically 1970. Mocha sweetness on the palate, with strong notes of black truffles. Dark chocolate finish that lends a tannic note. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
11 bts (cn)
Part I: Removed from the cellar of a cellar of a magnificent estate, this collection has been gathered by a prominent European Family of collectors. With impeccable provenance, most of the wines were sourced directly at the properties since the 1970s. Rarities include Magnum of Latour 1926 and Yquem 1945, together with a vast array of pre War Burgundy in perfect condition from Louis Latour from legendary vintages such as 1919, 1929, 1947 and 1949. Other highlights include 60s and 70s Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne together with a rare offering of Spirits including rare Bally Rhum from 1929 and 1939
LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid