817 - Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1985, 5 bottle

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1985, 5 bottle Bottle conditions : recorked in 2011, 1x6 bottle owc (not in bond VAT not paid) All condition and packaging abbreviations (e.g., owc, ts, lbsl, etc.) are given in their original English form. Refer to our catalog for an explanation of these abbreviations. Wine notes: "... offers a wonderful, rich, ripe, generous, curranty fruitiness, medium to full body, a creamy texture backed by ripe tannins, and a long, balanced, impressive finish."(92pts) Provenance: Special Swiss Cellar Selections: Our Zürich-based collector and wine specialist, known for championing sustainability and authenticity, returns with fifty-four lots that reflect both classic taste and a curious palate. Bordeaux commences with twelve bottles of 2010 Cheval Blanc in two six-bottle OWCs and a case of 1979 L’Evangile in OWC, alongside full cases of 2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou and Montrose. Domaine Leroy displays five single bottles from 1992 through 1997, while Coche-Dury leads the whites with Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Two full OWCs of 2010 Guigal La Mouline and six cases of 2008 Piper-Heidsieck Rare lead into the collector’s adventurous side, from Pierre Overnoy Arbois to 2004 Keller G-Max and three cases of 2016 Opus One. All wines removed from professional storage. Refer to original catalog header sections for additional information on provenance when available.