Lot 962
Pétrus--Vintage 1985
Closed13 December 2013
Price Realised
GBP 11,750
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Pétrus--Vintage 1985
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
In original wooden cases. Slightly corroded capsules, slightly damaged at base. One slightly damaged label in each lot. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: At ten years of age, alongside the other first growths, positively opulent, fantastically full of fruit, concentrated, mouthfilling. Equal top with Mouton, which had a fractionally finer bouquet, and Pétrus, the slightly better palate. Most recently, at 15 years of age, now mature looking, rich, complete. ***** Perfect now. Another 20 years of life. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
In original wooden cases. Slightly corroded capsules, slightly damaged at base. One slightly damaged label in each lot. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: At ten years of age, alongside the other first growths, positively opulent, fantastically full of fruit, concentrated, mouthfilling. Equal top with Mouton, which had a fractionally finer bouquet, and Pétrus, the slightly better palate. Most recently, at 15 years of age, now mature looking, rich, complete. ***** Perfect now. Another 20 years of life. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Pétrus--Vintage 1985
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
In original wooden cases. Slightly corroded capsules, slightly damaged at base. One slightly damaged label in each lot. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: At ten years of age, alongside the other first growths, positively opulent, fantastically full of fruit, concentrated, mouthfilling. Equal top with Mouton, which had a fractionally finer bouquet, and Pétrus, the slightly better palate. Most recently, at 15 years of age, now mature looking, rich, complete. ***** Perfect now. Another 20 years of life. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
In original wooden cases. Slightly corroded capsules, slightly damaged at base. One slightly damaged label in each lot. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: At ten years of age, alongside the other first growths, positively opulent, fantastically full of fruit, concentrated, mouthfilling. Equal top with Mouton, which had a fractionally finer bouquet, and Pétrus, the slightly better palate. Most recently, at 15 years of age, now mature looking, rich, complete. ***** Perfect now. Another 20 years of life. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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