1961 , Chateau Palmer, 1 bottle

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1961 , Chateau Palmer, 1 bottle Bottle conditions : htms, scl, cuc, outstanding color 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 (when available): "Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, two bottles of 1961 Château Palmer were opened and compared. The first was a great bottle of wine, beautifully balanced and complex, and yet not quite living up to its status as one of the legendary bottles of the 20th century. That said, I still scored it around the 96 or 97 point mark. The second lived up to the billing. Coming from the late great John Avery's cellar, that is to say, purchased on release and never moved, the first difference is the slightly deeper color compared to the first bottle. The bouquet is difficult to capture in words. Heavenly, ethereal, moving and profound - they are all applicable here. It is still a wine in its prime, with dark berry fruit, hints of graphite and mineral, a touch of wilted violet petals. Its ineffable purity knocks you sideways. The palate is defined by its filigree framework of tannin - precise and lace-like, lending it the texture of a mature Richebourg. Yet it is unmistakably Margaux because there is stunning structure on the finish, astounding precision and a never-ending aftertaste that is borderline supernatural. This bottle reminds me of the first time I tasted the 1961 Palmer several years ago when I gave a perfect score without hesitation. This is exactly the same: a perfect wine and a bona fide legend."(100pts) Provenance: ELITE BURGUNDY FROM A GREGARIOUS COLLECTOR: This larger-than-life collector and longtime friend of the house returns with more than one hundred lots from his outstanding cellar. Always the life of the party, he has graced the pages of our catalogs before and now comes back to make our La Paulée auction even greater, bringing stacks of elite Burgundy complemented by Champagne royalty and California favorites. A keen student of the market, this gregarious gentleman watches it like a hawk and makes his purchases with pinpoint precision. Claim your share of this gentleman’s remarkable cellar!! All wines have been stored in a combination of temperature-controlled home and professional storage. Refer to original catalog header sections for additional collection details when available.