Château Margaux--Vintage 1990
12 bottles per lot
MARGAUX The Commune of Margaux possesses eleven classed growths yet none are as celebrated as its only premier cru , Château Margaux. For generation upon generation it has been synonymous with fine claret and is the only one in its classification where the château name and commune are the same. The wine of Château Margaux has graced the presence of Christie's catalogues from the very beginning. On February 8, 1788 Ch Margeau (sic) became the first mention of any Bordeaux vineyard by name in a Christie's catalogue. With Mr. James Christie himself at the podium selling the wines of the French Ambassador, Count d'Adhemar, at Hyde Park Corner (15 dozen, achieving 49 shillings per dozen). Nearly two hundred years later Château Margaux retains this enviable position in the sale room. Château Margaux--Vintage 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled Lot 601 level: into neck Lots 602-610 levels: bottom neck or better, lot 610 with two darker capsules Lot 611 levels: ten bottom neck or better, two top shoulder All lots in original wooden cases 12 bottles per lot
Château Margaux--Vintage 1990
12 bottles per lot
MARGAUX The Commune of Margaux possesses eleven classed growths yet none are as celebrated as its only premier cru , Château Margaux. For generation upon generation it has been synonymous with fine claret and is the only one in its classification where the château name and commune are the same. The wine of Château Margaux has graced the presence of Christie's catalogues from the very beginning. On February 8, 1788 Ch Margeau (sic) became the first mention of any Bordeaux vineyard by name in a Christie's catalogue. With Mr. James Christie himself at the podium selling the wines of the French Ambassador, Count d'Adhemar, at Hyde Park Corner (15 dozen, achieving 49 shillings per dozen). Nearly two hundred years later Château Margaux retains this enviable position in the sale room. Château Margaux--Vintage 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled Lot 601 level: into neck Lots 602-610 levels: bottom neck or better, lot 610 with two darker capsules Lot 611 levels: ten bottom neck or better, two top shoulder All lots in original wooden cases 12 bottles per lot
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