Vosne Romanée, Cros Parantoux 1978 Henri Jayer (1 MAG)

Vosne Romanée, Cros Parantoux 1978

Henri Jayer

Côte de Nuits, 1er Cru

u. 4.3cm below base of cork, label very slightly damaged bottom edge and very slightly wrinkled top edge, CRD capsule slightly scuffed and wrinkled, cut and torn during authentication process to reveal a fully legible vintage branded cork, held together with clear adhesive tape, cork depressed, "Ce Vin n'a pas filtre" slip label damaged, believed to be late release from the Domaine. Provenance: Zachys Hong Kong, The Sakura Collection, 1 & 2 June 2018; Sotheby’s Hong Kong, The Art of Living: Legendary Wines from the Cellar of Pierre Chen, 9 October 2021. Authentication processed and confirmed, April 2025.

This rivals the greatest of the Grands Crus. In 1978, Jayer hit the bullseye. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1 mag (cn)

Provenance:

Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux from the great Henri Jayer: a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire two magnums of this highly prized wine, including the legendary 1978 vintage. These magnums are offered with excellent, clearly traced provenance and were recently authenticated by Sotheby’s consultant.

Zachys Hong Kong, The Sakura Collection, 1 & 2 June 2018; Sotheby’s Hong Kong, The Art of Living: Legendary Wines from the Cellar of Pierre Chen, 9 October 2021. Authentication processed and confirmed, April 2025.

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

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