11-08-201711-09-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3050BBoston
November 8, 2017 06:00 PMCalender
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Chateau Latour 1961, 1 bottle

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$2,337$1,900
Auction: Fine Wines - 3050BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 08, 2017 6:00PM

Description:

ChateauLatour1961
Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe
u: high shoulder, staining and glue striping to label
"Port-like, with an unctuous texture, and a dark garnet color with considerable amber at the edge, the 1961 Latour possesses a viscosity and thickness. One of the three bottles served at the Chateau's tasting revealed a surprisingly aggressive, minty, herbaceous nose, but the other two bottles were liquid perfection, exhibiting fragrant, cedary, truffle, leather, mineral, and sweet, jammy aromatics, full-bodied, voluptuous textures, exquisite purity and concentration, and a layered, highly-nuanced finish that represents the essence of compellingly great wine. The 1961 has been fully mature for over 15 years, but it seems to get richer, holding onto its succulence and fat, and developing more aromatic nuances without losing any sweetness or concentration. An extraordinary wine, it is unquestionably one of the Bordeaux legends of the century! Anticipated maturity: now-2025." R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 06/00
1 bottle
Estimate $2,200-3,250


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