Vieux Château Certan 1982 (12 BT)

Vieux Château Certan 1982

Pomerol

u. 5bn, rest just into neck or better, labels very slightly detached at left corner, 2 capsules slightly wrinkled at base; Etiquettes très légèrement détachées au coin gauche, 2 capsules légèrement froissées à la base

In 2020 and from magnum, this is deliriously marvellous. A great colour leads to a stupendous, spicy bouquet - total class.  On the palate, all velvety richness and concentration - absolutely mouth-enveloping.  Real freshness and vitality allied to true depth and dimension. An outstanding gastronomic experience matched with grouse - it was a magical combination and not one that three of us will ever forget!  Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 93

12 bts (owc)

From a single private cellar, this sale contains a selection of the most coveted names of Bordeaux, Burgundy and others - including Rayas and Vega Sicilia - the property of a passionate collector with an enormous appreciation of the world’s very best wines, far ahead of its time in its discerning taste. The cellar composition is excellent, spanning more than 6 decades of the Finest Cuvées with a distinct focus on the 1980’s exemplified with immaculate parcels of Bordeaux in their original wooden cases - not to mention a unique offering of 20 bottles of Le Pin - and a plethora of Burgundy, with a wonderful array of illustrious Domaines from Georges Roumier, Armand Rousseau, René Engel, Georges Mugneret, Méo-Camuzet, and Michel Gaunoux to name a few. The vast majority of these brilliant wines were purchased directly decades ago at the properties - or for Bordeaux via Maisons Duclot and Descaves -, and were safely stored in an immaculate, air-conditioned cellar in the Parisian region

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid