Lots 577 - 599: From Bordeaux to Tuscany, a sublime cellar to excite the most discerning tastes with an extraordinary focus on mature stocks of Château Duhart Milon and the super Tuscan Tignanello.
Château Rieussec 1989 (12 BT)
Lot Closed
April 21, 12:53:30 PM GMT
Estimate
400 - 500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Château Rieussec 1989
Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé
Levels just into neck or better, 10 labels slightly soiled, 2 soiled, 5 capsules slightly wrinkled, 4 slightly worn, of which 1 has old signs of seepage around collar; Niveaux juste dans le goulot ou mieux 10 étiquettes légèrement sales, 2 sales, 5 capsules légèrement froissées, 4 légèrement usées, dont 1 a des signes d'écoulements anciens autour du col
Lemony gold. Unbelievable nose of intense, sun-ripened apricots. Staggering in its honied intensity. Just wild! Like hawthorn honey - sorry, but it really is. Finish of luscious lavender. Show-stopping. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
WA 92
12 bts (cn)
From Bordeaux to Tuscany, an excellent collection of mature vintages to excite the most discerning palates. With perfect provenance, the property of a noteworthy European family, this selection has a clear focus on Domaines Barons de Rothschild, with parcels of the famed Château Duhart Milon and the wonderful Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes. The cellar also brings to light cases of one of the most prestigious Italian estates at perfect maturity with a great offering of Tignanello 1985.
LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid