Petrus 1985 (1 IMP)

Petrus 1985

Pomerol

u. bn, soiled integrated US import label, signs of old seepage on back of bottle and case divider, capsules slightly worn on top, owc side branded with Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines New York

A recent bottle was one of the greatest, with a glorious earthy, truffley, tobacco bouquet, with notes of lead pencil and liquorice all the way through. It was just so rosy of taste, so bloomy, utterly luscious and yet linear underneath. Another bottle had a bouquet that was very berryish, typically Petrus. Irony taste. Absolutely ready. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1 imperial - 6 litres (owc)

Provenance:

A meticulously selected offering from a larger Swiss collection. Highlights include Château Latour 1975 in bottles and magnums, Château Lynch Bages from the legendary 1982 vintage, the wonderful Château Pichon Lalande 1986 and two Imperials of Petrus 1985.

A significant proportion of the collection was acquired directly at Sotheby’s and Christie’s auctions during the 1990s, providing impeccable traceability. Original case markings and documentation further attest to the authenticity and care with which these wines have been preserved. All bottles have been meticulously cared for since purchase, having been cellared in perfect, temperature- and humidity-controlled professional storage in Geneva.

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

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