A Monumental Cellar
A Monumental Cellar
Auction Closed
September 7, 08:18 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 85,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Petrus 1961
Pomerol
u. 2ts, 1t/hs, damp-stained labels, 1 slightly torn label, 1 torn label obscuring vintage with cut capsule revealing fully branded cork confirming vintage, corroded capsules, ex-Zachys with Christie's
A fascinating fact about this wine is that it finished its alcoholic fermentation in Spring 1962, with the malolactic following in the summer! Incredible curranty nose with a slight affinity with Port. So rich and "earthy", in a totally refined way. Damp earth after rain. Amazing, almost "Porty" wine on the palate. Yet such fresh fruit at the end. Immense. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
WA 100
3 mags (cn)