Château Pétrus--Vintage 1979
3 magnums per lot
SWATHS OF CLARET FROM AN INCREDIBLE CELLAR As specialists, we have been fortunate to visit many world-class cellars and view rare bottles of wine with frequency. In fact, we demand all of the wines sold by Christie's come from top collections and pristine conditions. It is a testament to our consignors that we are often impressed by the high quality of design and innovation witnessed in these man-made caves. It is then all the more dramatic that the Christie's team called to inspect this collection was simply and utterly astounded by this cellar. We descended a short flight of marble stairs to find an entire floor lined with glass-enclosed pristine temperature and humidity controlled cellars surrounding a harem-like den filled with ancient art and beautiful antiques. A built-in and walk-in humidor of the world's finest cigars was enclosed in a marble niche in the corner. This setting called to mind salons of the highest degrees from fin de siecle Europe crossed with Aladdin's lair. Yet as intoxicating as the surroundings remain, they were soundly eclipsed by the marvelous treasures housed in the cellars lining the room. Cases lined the ceiling and the names branded on the side were limited to only the finest Claret made: Lafite, Mouton, Latour and the personal favorite of the consignor: Petrus. Row after row, column after column, these wooden cases acted as luxurious wallpaper to this incredible room that celebrates wine. Without exception, every single name would be considered as one of the finest from Bordeaux. The consignor is a worldly bon vivant, with a deep love and appreciation of wine. He only likes the best, and thus has stocked his massive cellar with such. All bottles are uniformly excellent, with superb fill levels and label conditions. Most were purchased either on or near release from merchants of the highest degree. Please note these wines have U.S. import labels and were removed for this sale by a team of Christie's specialists. Château Pétrus--Vintage 1979 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled Lot 358 level: into neck; water stained label, slightly depressed cork Lot 359 levels: into neck Lot 360 levels: nine bottom neck or better, three top shoulder; six lightly corroded capsules, nine bin soiled labels, six lightly wrinkled labels Lot 360 in original wooden case 3 magnums per lot
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1979
3 magnums per lot
SWATHS OF CLARET FROM AN INCREDIBLE CELLAR As specialists, we have been fortunate to visit many world-class cellars and view rare bottles of wine with frequency. In fact, we demand all of the wines sold by Christie's come from top collections and pristine conditions. It is a testament to our consignors that we are often impressed by the high quality of design and innovation witnessed in these man-made caves. It is then all the more dramatic that the Christie's team called to inspect this collection was simply and utterly astounded by this cellar. We descended a short flight of marble stairs to find an entire floor lined with glass-enclosed pristine temperature and humidity controlled cellars surrounding a harem-like den filled with ancient art and beautiful antiques. A built-in and walk-in humidor of the world's finest cigars was enclosed in a marble niche in the corner. This setting called to mind salons of the highest degrees from fin de siecle Europe crossed with Aladdin's lair. Yet as intoxicating as the surroundings remain, they were soundly eclipsed by the marvelous treasures housed in the cellars lining the room. Cases lined the ceiling and the names branded on the side were limited to only the finest Claret made: Lafite, Mouton, Latour and the personal favorite of the consignor: Petrus. Row after row, column after column, these wooden cases acted as luxurious wallpaper to this incredible room that celebrates wine. Without exception, every single name would be considered as one of the finest from Bordeaux. The consignor is a worldly bon vivant, with a deep love and appreciation of wine. He only likes the best, and thus has stocked his massive cellar with such. All bottles are uniformly excellent, with superb fill levels and label conditions. Most were purchased either on or near release from merchants of the highest degree. Please note these wines have U.S. import labels and were removed for this sale by a team of Christie's specialists. Château Pétrus--Vintage 1979 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled Lot 358 level: into neck; water stained label, slightly depressed cork Lot 359 levels: into neck Lot 360 levels: nine bottom neck or better, three top shoulder; six lightly corroded capsules, nine bin soiled labels, six lightly wrinkled labels Lot 360 in original wooden case 3 magnums per lot
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