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Château Magdelaine 1989 (12 BT)

Auction Closed

July 2, 03:45 PM GMT

Estimate

450 - 600 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Château Magdelaine 1989

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)

Excellent levels and appearance, repacked from owc

In 2015 and from magnum, this has a real wild herbs nose and glorious liquorice richness on the palate, combined with a fresh finish. It surpasses the 1990. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 90

12 bts (cn)


Provenance:

 

MOUTON AND CHEVAL BLANC 1982 AND PETRUS 1990 HEADLINE A POWERFUL COLLECTION OF BENCHMARK CLARET, REMOVED FROM HIGH QUALITY, NATURALLY COOL STORAGE ON THE CONTINENT, WHERE IT HAS NOT MOVED SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

 

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

 

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