Wonders from Bordeaux and beyond | Finest & Rarest Wines

Wonders from Bordeaux and beyond | Finest & Rarest Wines

LOT 1006-1267: THE CELLAR OF A GENTLEMAN COLLECTOR, FEATURING FOUR DECADES OF PETRUS, LAFITE AND MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, ALONGSIDE MANY OTHER BORDEAUX AND ITALIAN WONDERS | CAVE D’UN COLLECTIONNEUR PRIVE PRESENTANT QUATRE DECENNIES DE PETRUS, LAFITE ET MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, AINSI QUE D'AUTRES MERVEILLES BORDELAISES ET ITALIENNES.

Petrus 1995 (2 BT)

Lot Closed

March 25, 10:08:00 AM GMT

Estimate

3,500 - 4,800 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Petrus 1995

Pomerol

1 bt - Good level, excellent appearance ; Bon niveau, excellente apparence

1 bt - Excellent level and appearance; Excellent niveau et excellente apparence


This was the driest year since 1945, except for 1961. We used to say it was a bit 'reined in', a touch 'Protestant' even, but now it is much more 'Catholic' and uninhibited! Intense, warm leaves nose, the 'maquis', or scented, wild undergrowth, in full bloom. Immensely tempting. Great red fruit taste, brimming over with health and vivacity. Lovely silky finish. A superb mouthful and signature Petrus, hardly surprising in an excellent year for Merlot. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 96


2 bts (2 cn)


Provenance:


The cellar of a gentleman collector, featuring four decades of Petrus, Lafite and Mouton Rothschild, alongside many other Bordeaux wonders. The collection also showcases the love of the owner for Italy's finests, including a comprehensive selection of Sassicaia, Masseto, Ornellaia and Tignanello. All the wines have been acquired from UK and European reputable wine merchants and recently removed for a temperature-controlled private cellar.


Cave d’un collectionneur privé présentant quatre décennies de Petrus, Lafite et Mouton Rothschild, ainsi que d'autres merveilles bordelaises. La collection met également en valeur la passion du propriétaire pour les plus grand vins italiens, notamment une sélection complète de Sassicaia, Masseto, Ornellaia et Tignanello. Tous les vins ont été acquis auprès de cavistes réputés au Royaume-Uni et en Europe et ont récemment été transférés depuis une cave privée à température contrôlée.


LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid; STOCKÉ À HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offert en droits acquittés

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