Legendary Vintages: An Important American Cellar

Legendary Vintages: An Important American Cellar

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Petrus 1961 (4 BT)

Auction Closed

October 16, 04:18 PM GMT

Estimate

32,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Petrus 1961

Pomerol

u.1vts, 1ts, 1t/hs, 1ms, 1 slightly damp-stained label, 1 damp-stained label, 1 bin-soiled label, 1 scuffed label, 1 torn label, 2 slight signs of old seepage, 4 scuffed capsules, 1 torn capsule, 2 slightly sunken corks, 2 different importers

A fascinating fact about this wine is that it finished its alcoholic fermentation in Spring 1962, with the malolactic following in the summer! Incredible curranty nose with a slight affinity with Port. So rich and "earthy", in a totally refined way. Damp earth after rain. Amazing, almost "Porty" wine on the palate. Yet such fresh fruit at the end. Immense. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100


4 bts (sc)


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