Ended 13 February 2018

Caves De L'Hotel De Paris 1858 Grande Vieille Reserve Bottled 1920s-1930s 75cl

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Lot 29959

Caves De L'Hotel De Paris 1858 Grande Vieille Reserve Bottled 1920s-1930s 75cl

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Lot Information

Classification

Cognac

Country

France

Strength

40%

Hotel de Paris Auction

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Description

A bottle of Grande Vieille Réserve 1858 Cognac, bottled for the wine cellars at Hôtel de Paris, Monte Carlo. We estimate this was bottled in the 1920s to 1930s.

The wine cellars at Hôtel de Paris were completed in 1874, and at the time were the largest hotel cellars in the world. During the Second World War, a wall was constructed to hide more than 20000 bottles from potential seizure. There is a chance that this Cognac was one of those hidden bottles. Sir Winston Churchill was invited to re-open the cellars at the end of the war, and an 1811 rum was opened for the occasion.

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note damage to the label and wear to the wax seal.

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.

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.

Fill Level

Upper shoulder

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg
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VAT Applicable