A Monumental Cellar

A Monumental Cellar

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Petrus 1961 (3 MAG)

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)