Lot 226992
1981 Chateau Petrus Pomerol 75cl
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Lot 226992
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A bottle of 1981 Chateau Petrus a Bordeaux wine estate within the Pomerol appellation. The estate was owned by the Arnaud family since the late 1700s and is one of Bordeaux's most renowned vineyards.
'Very dense crimson. Sweet, sophisticated and covers all the bases. Medium weight for a Petrus but quite velvety for an 81. A very successful 1981 – as neighbour Certan de May was. Score 17.5/20 · Drink 1990-2018' Jancis Robinson MW, 2013
Please note, there is no ABV stated on the label.
Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note general wear.
Please note damage to the label and the capsule.
The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults. Older bottles often contain sediment. Wines are more fragile than spirits and older wines may be listed, at our discretion, for their historical interest rather than their drinkability. We can in no way guarantee that they are still within their plateau of maturity or to the buyer’s taste.
This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.
Base of shoulder
1.50kg
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