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Lot 180 A

Richebourg Vieux Cépages--Vintage 1945

Closed28 November 2009

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1945 RICHEBOURG VIEUX CEPAGES

Just a single bottle of 1945 Richebourg is rare enough. What, then, is that other descriptor, the vieux cépages, that qualifies this lot? Once upon a time, DRC made two cuvées of wine from Richebourg. The one on offer here is from old vines-those from ungrafted vines unaffected by phylloxera. The rarity of this wine is extreme, and its elegance (as reported by those lucky enough to have tasted it) is off the charts.
Richebourg Vieux Cépages--Vintage 1945
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
One cut capsule to reveal vintage and vineyard-branded cork. Bin-soiled and one very slightly damaged labels. Levels 4.5 cms. below base of capsule
2 bottles per lot