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Tokaji, 19th Century
3 bottles per lot
RARE NINETEENTH CENTURY TOKAJI Recently removed from the cellars of an English Country House and now Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD) The following bottles, lots 1060 to 1074, have been recently removed from the cool, damp cellars of a noted Country House in Southern England. Stored in the same cellars since the vendor's family purchased the house in 1870 and according to notes and records found in the cellar, believed to date from the 1860's. Identified as Tokaji from 19th Century ceramic bin labels and historical family knowledge. Recently analysed at an alcoholic strength of 14.44 by volume. Tokaji, 19th Century The bottles are of slightly varying shapes but basically all slope-shouldered, 'burgundy' style. Hand blown bottles with striated necks and fine string lips surmounting slender necks. Mostly with remains of, or without capsules and levels for lots 1060 to 1067 at 6-8 cms below base of short 2cm corks. Levels for lots 1068 to 1074 are 8 to 10cms below base of corks. Some bottles with remnants of cellar mould still attached. The liquid is limpid and clear, varying in colour from light to mid amber with bricky tints A bottle recently tasted at Christie's by a group of Tokaji enthusiasts yielded the following composite notes - 'short, crumbly cork, pure amber gold colour, bright with oily consistency. Aroma is sweet with hints of orange and apricot. Resinous and slightly nutty. Honeyed, fragrant, rose-hips. Palate is rich and broad with burnt fruit character. Medium sweet, firm and powerful with suggestion of positive decay. Orange/apricot again. Slightly balsamic element to the palate with rich and lingering aftertaste'. David Elswood, International Head of the Wine Department Bidders wishing to taste samples of this rare Tokaji for themselves should contact Christie's Wine Department for details. 3 bottles per lot