Christie’s roundel
Lot 117

Château Latour--Vintage 1970

Closed8 March 2012

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GBP 4,136

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Château Latour--Vintage 1970
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden cases, damaged lid in lot 117.
Lot 115; Original tissues, some slightly glue-stained labels. Levels top-shoulder or better.
Lot 116; Five damaged capsules. Slightly bin-soiled labels. Bin-soiled U.S.A. import slip labels. Levels: nine base of neck or better, three top-shoulder.
Lot 117; Three slightly corroded capsules. Eleven original tissues, glue-stained labels, one slightly damaged. Levels: seven top, two upper, three mid/upper-shoulder

Tasting note: In 2003 though still fairly deep, mature; good nose; drinking well. Most recently: classic, 'old cedar' bouquet; touch of sweetness, rich, full-bodied, harmonious, masked tannin, dry finish. Many more years in hand. Last tasted March 2005 ***** Now-2040 M.B.
12 bottles per lot