Château d'Yquem 1961 (1 MAG)

Château d'Yquem 1961

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé

Good level, excellent appearance, tissue wrapped. New label, Château and vintage embossed metal capsule. Back label states "This bottle left Château d'Yquem's cellars in 2019"

This hot, dry year made it difficult for noble rot to develop so the harvest was late. A low yield, high alcohol wine. Kumquat and mandarins on the nose. A real tarry kickback to it. Deep oranges all through. The sweetness is drying up and the roasted element is taking over giving it a very individual character. Seize it now. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1 mag (owc)

Provenance:

This extraordinary collection belongs to a world-class collector who possesses a deep passion for wine. Bordeaux takes center stage, with an impressive 158 lots featuring the most sought-after vintages and Classified Growth and right bank iconic wines produced in the past four decades. The collection also boasts rare Yquem including legendary vintages. Turning to the realm of Burgundy, the lineup is exceptional, featuring highlights such as Domaine d'Auvenay, Leroy, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, De Vogue, and Ponsot. The selection of Champagne is both staggering and intense, particularly with parcels of highly sought-after Krug and Dom Pérignon wines with unique cuvées. The spotlight then shines on Piedmont, showcasing the brilliance of renowned producers like Gaja and Giacomo Conterno with mind-blowing quantities of young vintages of Barolos and Barbarescos. A Masterpiece collection boasting impeccable provenance and magnificent wines.

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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