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LOT 71

Lot 71

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1985 (2) WA 95

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1985 (2) WA 95
Lot 71 Details
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1985

Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 1 x stained label. 2 x marked & scraped labels. 2 x corroded capsules.

Chateau Margaux has a dense plum/purple color and a huge, sweet nose of black currants intermixed with licorice, toast, underbrush, and flowers. Medium to full-bodied with supple tannin and a fleshy, juicy, very succulent and multi-layered mid-palate, this expansive, velvety wine has entered its plateau of maturity, where it should remain (assuming good storage) for at least another 10-15 years. December 2002 WA 95

2 bts.    per lot $1,200 - $1,400

Realised: $1,332
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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