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DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 1964
US$13,146.70
Great conditions.
Domaine de la Romanée Conti is co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families, the former successors to Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet who bought the vineyard of La Romanée Conti in 1869, the latter since acquiring the shares of other descendants of Duvault-Blochet in 1942. The Domaine is today run by Aubert de Villaine and Henri-Frederic Roch. Many people in Burgundy just refer to 'DRC' as "the Domaine".
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CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1976
US$734.67 Slightly damaged label. Chateau d'Yquem was established in December of 1593 when Jacques de Sauvage exchanged other properties that he owned for the 'House of Yquem'. Sauvage acquired Yquem from the French monarchy. In 1785, during the reign of Louis XVI, Francoise Josephine de Sauvage (the "Lady of Yquem") married Louis Amedee de Lur Saluces. He was the godson...
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CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1949
US$2,139.42 Very top shoulder, Good conditions. Chateau d'Yquem was established in December of 1593 when Jacques de Sauvage exchanged other properties that he owned for the 'House of Yquem'. Sauvage acquired Yquem from the French monarchy. In 1785, during the reign of Louis XVI, Francoise Josephine de Sauvage (the "Lady of Yquem") married Louis Amedee de Lur Saluces. He was...
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CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1948
US$1,868.89 Very top shoulder or better, Good labels. Chateau d'Yquem was established in December of 1593 when Jacques de Sauvage exchanged other properties that he owned for the 'House of Yquem'. Sauvage acquired Yquem from the French monarchy. In 1785, during the reign of Louis XVI, Francoise Josephine de Sauvage (the "Lady of Yquem") married Louis Amedee de Lur Saluces....
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VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN 1947
US$1,544.09 Neg. The vineyard of Vieux Château Certan is certainly one of the oldest of Pomerol. It was probably founded during the sixteenth century. There are also traces of this vineyard during the eighteenth century, under the name of Sertan. He was for many years, considered as the best Pomerol’s wines. Then, after the Second World War, appeared the current...
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CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1947
US$650.89 Its name originates with Connétable Talbot, a famous English warrior, governor of Guyenne, defeated at the battle of Castillon in 1453. For several decades it belonged to the Marquis of Aux. In 1917 Désiré Cordier acquired it. His son Georges, then his grandson, Jean, followed him at the head of the estate. Under their guidance, Talbot became one of...
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CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS (1.5L) 1983
US$3,802.22 The oldest reference to the Petrus estate comes in the early years of the 19th century, long after most Médoc estates sprang into life, and certainly lagging far behind those of nearby St Emilion, a number of which have Roman origins. The name itself refers to St Peter, who makes clear his allegiance to the estate by appearing on...
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CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 1972
US$1,827.64 The oldest reference to the Petrus estate comes in the early years of the 19th century, long after most Médoc estates sprang into life, and certainly lagging far behind those of nearby St Emilion, a number of which have Roman origins. The name itself refers to St Peter, who makes clear his allegiance to the estate by appearing on...
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Les Pagodes de Cos - St. Estephe 2009
US$258.94 The brilliant 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos actually has more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than the grand vin (69% versus 65%) in addition to mostly Merlot and a small quantity of Petit Verdot. As powerful as the Cos in terms of alcoholic clout (14.5%), the full-bodied, round, generous Les Pagodes de Cos exhibits lots of creme de cassis...
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Chambolle Musigny 2011
US$63.80 "Alain Meunier noted that the 2012 vintage ""started relatively early and we had correct weather until the flowering and it continued pretty much until the end of July. August was on again/off again and it wasn't until the 8th of September where we finally got excellent conditions. Between the uneven flowering and then uneven weather patterns it's not surprising...
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Haut Marbuzet - St. Estephe 2001
US$63.16 One of the finest Haut-Marbuzets produced over recent years, this sleeper of the vintage possesses better integrated oak as well as more texture and flesh on the mid-palate than some of its predecessors (including the 2000). The seductive, smoky, spicy 2001 exhibits copious quantities of jammy red and black fruits intermixed with toasty oak. There is also good density,...
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Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2010
US$61.87 Gaja Dagromis displays intense red color accompanied by full, rich aromas with berries and floral notes as well as aromas of licorice, dried herbs and spices. On the palate, solid structure and a rich softness as well as a lingering finish. For purchases reaching HK$1,500, delivery and service charges will be waived for any address on Hong Kong Island,...
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Fontodi Syrah Toscana 2004
US$58.00 Intense aromas of blackberry and plum, with hints of meat. Full-bodied, with intense berry character and ripe tannins. Long and very stylish. Always one of the best Syrahs in Italy. Best after 2008. 900 cases made. For purchases reaching HK$1,500, delivery and service charges will be waived for any address on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories...
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