T H E M O S T U P -T O - D AT E K N O W L E D G E O F F I N E A N D R A R E W I N E S st No . 1 WINE COLLECTING & INVESTING MAGAZINE 1 0 0 0 F I N E S T W I N E S TO D R I N K TO DAY W I N E A U C T I O N R E P O R T 2 0 1 0 C HÂTEAU D´YQUEM 1811­2007 · S OTHEBY´S · T OP 50 INVESTMENT WINES 2010

F I N E S T W I N E S con te n ts Page 6 'Yquem Page 8 Château d'Yquem 1811-2007 Page 24 Sotheby's Auction House

W I N E C O L L E C T I N G & I N V E S T I N G M A G A Z I N E Page 32 Birth of the kingdom of Bordeaux Page 34 The 1000 Finest Wines ever Made Index on page 202 Page 182 Top 50 Investment Wines Page 196 FINEst Auction report 1-6 2010 Fine Contents

F I N E S T W I N E S WRITERS Pekka Nuikki Editor-in-Chief st Pekka Nuikki, founder and editor-in-chief of FINE Magazines, is an author and one of the leading experts on fine wines in Europe. He has published over twenty international wine and art books, among them In Vino Veritas, a book on investing in wines, Drinking History on fine wines and their vintages between 1870­1970, a book about the Château Mouton Rothschild ­ Wine and Art 1924­2003 and most recently a book about the best German white wines. Mr Nuikki is also an awardwinning photographer, who has exhibited his artwork all over the world and he has worked as creative director of advertising agency group. He is also the luckiest man in the world, having hit seven hole-in-ones. Essi Avellan MW Editor-in-Chief/ Editor Deputy Editor Publishing Editor Contributor Pekka Nuikki pekka.nuikki@fine-magazines.com Anne Lepola anne.lepola@fine-magazines.com Meri Kukkavaara Craig Houston meri@fine-magazines.com craig.houston@fine-magazines.com Copy Editor Creative Director Art Director Photographers iDirector Essi Avellan is the editor of FINE Champagne magazine and Master of Wine. She was awarded the Lily Bollinger Medal as the best taster and the Tim Derouet Memorial Award as the best overall student in the Master of Wine examination. Ms Avellan contributes to several newspapers and wine magazines internationally. She judges at several wine competitions, such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and the Wines of Argentina Awards. Ms Avellan has been awarded the title of Dame Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. Teemu Timperi Jouna Stern teemu.timperi@fine-magazines.com jouna.stern@fine-magazines.com Juha Lihtonen Contributor Juha Lihtonen is the managing editor of European, American and Scandinavian FINE Wine Magazine and manyfold Finnish sommelier champion. He was selected as the best sommelier in the Nordic countries in 2003. Mr Lihtonen has worked as a wine educator, a wine host on a radio programme, as well as the wine buyer of a major cruise line. He has written books on combining wine and food. Besides his day job, Mr Lihtonen studies for the Master of Wine qualification. Pekka Nuikki Rene Dehn rene.dehn@fine-magazines.com Charles A. Banks, Romain Virion, Rajiv Singhal, Aleksey Isajev, Ralf Frentzel Stuart George, Andreas Larsson, Jan-Erik Paulson markku.vartiainen@fine-magazines.com subs@fine-magazines.com Puh. 010 289 1000 www.fine-magazines.com Fine Publishing Helsinki Ltd. Vattuniemenkuja 4 E 00210 Helsinki, Finland Printed in Finland by Libris Oy Ltd Markku Vartiainen Senior Partners Contributors CCO Orders & Queries Andreas Larsson Contributor Andreas Larsson is a regular FINE columnist. The 2007 Best Sommelier of the World, the best sommelier in Europe in 2004, Mr Larsson has worked as a sommelier in the best restaurants in Stockholm and won the Wine International Sommelier Challenge in 2005. He is a member of the Grand Jury Européen and has occupied many wine juror positions around the world. Mr Larsson is also a wine writer and educator. Publisher Cover photography: Château d`Yquem Bottles/ Pekka Nuikki Jan-Erik Paulson Contributor Jan-Erik Paulson is one of Europe's leading authorities on mature wines, specialising in Bordeaux and Austria. Mr Paulson has been internationally renowned for his top tastings for over thirty years and for his Rare-Wine.com online shop. He is a passionate golfer and lives in Germany with his family. FINE Magazines does not keep nor return illustrations or other materials that have been sent to us without request. The opinions of contributors or interviewees presented in this magazine do not necessarily correspond to the opinions of the publisher or editorial staff. We withhold the right to make any modifications in texts and pictures published in FINE Magazines. We reserve the right to refuse or suspend advertisements. Stuart George Contributor Stuart George has worked in the wine trade for 14 years. He graduated from Warwick University with an Honours degree in English and European Literature and then worked in wine retail for five years, completing all the WSET exams. He then spent six months working in a winery in Friuli, north-east Italy, and another six months backpacking through the wine regions of Europe. In 2003 he was the UK Young Wine Writer of the Year. He has also travelled in the wine regions of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, California, Chile and Brazil. FINEMAGAZINES 100 Pall Mall St James, London SW1Y 5HP United Kingdom WWW.FINE-MAGAZINES.COM © Copyright: European Fine Wine Magazine Ltd Fine ­ The Wine Magazine ISSN 1797-0636 ~4~

W I N E C O L L E C T I N G & I N V E S T I N G M A G A Z I N E Know Yourself: Collector or Investor? There is a little of the collector in each of us. For some it is a powerful impulse, a driving force that permeates their lives; for others, it is limited to the bookcase in the living room. Usually the collecting habit starts small, with a crush on a special object seen in an antique shop window or a beautiful gift from someone. Over time, without thinking, you might buy a few more items of the same kind that you simply cannot resist, and one day you realise that ­ without ever meaning to ­ you have amassed a small collection! From then on, things happen more according to plan. You become increasingly invested in filling out your collection; you seek out more information about the hobby, and soon you notice the topic coming up in daily conversation. As time passes, you end up making many new friends who share your interest and passion. Your financial decisions are guided by an unknown new force. As your collection grows in size and value, its significance in your life increases. Having ordered all the professional journals, read all the books that are available, joined the clubs and associations and spent almost all of your spare change on your collection, you might feel your hobby is almost becoming a business. You seek out rarer and rarer specimens, spending increasing amounts of time and money finding them. What was at first a symbolic compilation of a few objects on the mantelpiece has now taken over half your home, your time and your thoughts ­ and all of your money! Does the thought scare you? No? It should. That hypothetical chain of events could easily become true for any friend of wines. The oenophile has a unique position among collectors, because while he is happy to augment, admire and show off his collection, he is also prepared to destroy it with abandon, irreverently ready to enjoy this brutal act. are unlikely to experience it. Each wine will only be in their possession for a short while before it is sold on to maximise profit ­ either to another investor or, with any luck, to a collector who is wise enough to enjoy it before it is too late. Investors and collectors come up against similar problems but for different reasons. They face a daunting selection of tens of thousands of wines. They must both know which wines offer the best value right now. For the collector it is an agreeable challenge; for the investor it is usually a timeconsuming riddle. They must both also know about the wines' histories, production methods, vintage qualities, ageing times and prices. Collectors must accumulate as much experience as possible through tastings, in order to predict how they will develop with age. Investors must also possess knowledge of the desirability of a wine on the market, its annual production volumes, the prices and price fluctuations of earlier vintages, the trends in the wine world, developments in consumers' consumption behaviours, wine critics' opinions, the time it takes for prices to rise, and the current and future economic climates. And not only does the investor have to find the best place to buy the wines, offering both good value and reliability, but to realise the gains he must find a reputable place to sell them. The storage conditions in between have to be optimal and documented. Does the thought scare you? No? It should. Spiritual or Pecuniary. That hypothetical chain Thus both collectors and investors face numerous challenges, which is why we have created this publication. FINEst WINEs is the world's only of events could easily magazine that focuses entirely on wine collecting and investing. In this become true for any ambitious periodical we will offer you comprehensive reports on fine wine producers and their best vintages, deservedly represented in this first issue friend of wines. Wine Collector vs. Wine Investor Many of my friends have found themselves buying up wines without thinking too much about it. They have acquired them when the circumstances and situations have called for it, never deciding as such to become a wine connoisseur or collector. However, at the point when there are so many bottles gathering dust in corners that you have to start thinking of having a specific place for them ­ a cabinet or a cellar ­ it is worth stopping to think about what you are looking for from the future. Whether you are looking to pursue collecting professionally or as a pastime, as an investor or as an enthusiast, certain differences exist. In the simplest terms, wine collectors plan to open the bottles they have bought, whereas investors do not. A collector will choose wines based primarily on their quality and his own taste preferences; an investor will be looking to make a profit. Wine collectors are aware of the ageing periods and storage conditions required by the wines, because they want to enjoy them at their best. Investors, on the other hand, do not care about the taste of the wine, as they by Château d'Yquem. We will also give accounts of wine auction results, as well as of the auction houses themselves ­ the first in line is Sotheby's. We will do our best to find the most reliable marketplaces for buying and selling wines, and to pick out the genuine wines from the fakes. In the next issue we will present the FINE Wine Index©, which has monitored the market for mature fine wines since 1996, and the FINE Drinkability Index©, which follows the development of their enjoyability. Here at FINE we believe in the primary importance of what can be experienced today. Therefore we value, and rate most highly, the wines that are at their best right now. Frequently, these wines also make the best investments. We always tell you how best to serve a wine in order to maximise its potential for enjoyment. We have garnered experience of more than 60 000 fine wines from more than 200 vintages. No other medium opens as many rare and valuable bottles each year as FINE ­ evidence of which can be found in the empty wine bottles displayed on our pages. These tastings have also led to the ranking of the 1000 FINEst WINEs to Drink Today, in which the earliest represented vintage is 1787. This index will be updated in every issue. Whether you are a wine collector or an investor, we hope you will find in this a unique publication, whose main aim is to help you identify the wines that offer the best possible value for you ­ whether that value is spiritual or pecuniary. Pekka Nuikki Editor-in-Chief ~5~ Fine Editorial

The Art of Drinking Yquem Château d'Yquem has undeniably been producing the greatest sweet wines in the world over the last few Jan-Erik centuries. I am not going to sing its praises here, as that has been done often enough. What I want to do instead is to write about the art of drinking this golden nectar. ~6~

here are three major mistakes to avoid if you want to get the maximum enjoyment out of Yquem, or any other great sauternes, namely: too late, too young and with desserts. If you plan to drink mature Yquem, the best time is at the start of the dinner. Yquem is too often served as a "highlight" at the end of a meal, and your ability to really enjoy a wine as complex as Yquem is not at its peak at around midnight having drunk a number of glasses of champagne, a couple of whites and a few more glasses of red wines. This leads me to the second mistake ¬­ not only is it served late but it also mostly accompanied by a sweet dessert. Yquem works very well with a number of dishes ­ lightly fried fois gras is a heavenly classic ­ but rarely with desserts. If you have to serve Yquem, or any other Sauternes for that matter, with dessert, try using one that is not too sweet. My personal A young Yquem will show favourite is my wife's Bread and Butter Pudding, based on a receipe by Anton great fruit and be impressive but it will not show the Mosimann. I enjoyed a particularly beautiful complexity and Yquem expericence during a luncheon fine nuances arranged by the German wine collector Hans-Peter Frericks in Restaurant Ikarus, Salzburg a year or so ago. First of all, it was a luncheon, which in my opinion is a better time to enjoy wines, rather than in the evening. All the vintages were served with food and sufficient time was given to actually drink the wines. We were also afforded the luxury of being able to contemplate and discuss their merits; so much more enjoyable than rushing through a number of flights with nothing to eat but some bread or biscuits. The dishes were tuned to the various vintages in a perfect way. The secret is for the chef to prepare dishes with enough personality, without overwhelming the wines. This is a complex act that needs knowledge of the wine, and the chef must allow his ability to play second fiddle to the soloist ­ the wine. Now for the third point, which is as valid for Yquem as for all great red wines from Bordeaux ­ do not commit infanticide! A young Yquem will show great fruit and will no doubt be impressive, but it will not show the complexity and fine nuances that makes it stand alone at the top. If you feel that you need to drink a young ~7~ F i n e Pa u l s o n T sauternes, pick a lesser château ­ it will not be that different in taste, but it will vary greatly in price. Drinking mature Yquem is one of the greatest experiences of all. This was last proven to me at a tasting in Finland in January 2010, which was organised by Pekka Nuikki for the Vine Club. Some of my notes from the tasting: 1868 ­ Very fresh, apricot marmalade, good acidity. Excellent. 94p. 1882 ­ At first a medicinal nose that opened up to show great complexity. A very elegant and stylish wine, with a long finish. 95p. 1888 ­ Ginger snaps and apricots on the nose. Very young, almost too young. 88p. 1899 ­ At first a bit mouldy, but the nose opened up to show orange peel and apricot marmalade. The finish was a touch bitter. 89p. 1900 ­ Darker than it should be. A bit mouldy and smoky nose. Not a good bottle. 83p. I have had much better bottles, which I have scored in the upper 90s. 1921 ­ Light gold. I have been lucky enough to have tasted this twice in the last two years. A fantastic nose. A glorious, elegant wine. Still young. 96p. 1929 ­ Darker than the 1921. Smoky, burnt caramel. Very complex. Long. Simply wonderful! 99p. 1934 ­ Dark-gold. Stylish. Very, very good. Lovely! Complex and a great treat. 98+p. I prefer this to the more renowned 1937. 1942 ­ Quite good nose. Good fruit. A very good wine - for the vintage a sensational wine! 93p. 1945 ­ This bottle was not as good as it can be. 85p. 1945 is normally one of my favourite Yquem vintages. Not much power and sweetness left, but tremendously complex with notes of lime blossom and cold cigar smoke. Potentially 97­99p. Other highlights were 1962 (93p) and 1967 (95p) ­ the most succesful vintages of the 1960s for Yquem. A nice surprise was the delicate and charming 1969 (91p). A range of younger vintages were also consumed that day ­ mostly impressive, but the wines that really moved me were the older vintages. So, in order to respect the terroir, the wine and the efforts of everyone involved in making these monuments, please drink it mature, with food and do not hurry.. >

The Midas Touch of The Lur-saLuces faMiLy Text and Picture / Pekka Nuikki As the morning September sun rises, a cloud of fog drifts across the cold waters of the Ciron. It sweeps swiftly over the vineyards and settles on the slopes. As the rays touch the hills, its warmth cuts a swathe through the veil and the outlines of pickers become discernable between the vines. The experienced walk with a stoop and gather the most raisined, mould-covered grapes, often one at a time. The first pick of the Château d'Yquem 1896 vintage has begun. ~8~

T he harvest of the 1896 vintage started at the order of Amade de LurSaluces on September 21, when the sun was still warm, and continued for the next five days. The careful first pick produced a dozen barrels of very concentrated wine. After two rainy days, the second pick commenced. The good weather lasted for only a day, but the result was an excellent 15 barrels. The pickers returned to the grapes affected by noble rot for a third time one week later, when the changing weather gave warning of approaching rain. The knowledge of what was to come increased the speed of the pickers, and the harvest rose to 24 barrels a day. Unrelenting rain arrived three days later and put an end to the picking for a week, allowing the workers a well-deserved rest. The fourth pick was disturbed by scattered showers, but the result was still 200 barrels in four days, considered an excellent achievement. On the other hand, alcohol content dropped to 14 degrees. The fifth and last pick yielded another 300 barrels in seven days in extremely poor conditions; the potential alcohol content dropped under ten degrees and this batch could not be used for the main wine. All in all, 826 barrels (22hl/ha) were harvested in varying weather conditions, but only the first quarter met Yquem's strict requirements. Protected by kings Château d'Yquem's first harvest took place three hundred years earlier, in 1593, when Jacques de Sauvage purchased the estate from the crown. When Francoise de Sauvage and Louis-Amede de Lur-Saluces, King Louis XV's godson, married in 1785, Yquem became part of the property of the historic and traditional Lur-Saluces family, while at the same time, the vineyard received approval and protection from the French royal family. Today, the vineyard comprises 457 acres, which is approximately the same as two hundred years ago. The man who ran the winery for more than thirty years, ~9~ F i n e Yq u e m

Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, now retired, says that his winemaking philosophy goes back centuries: "The most important thing is to respect nature, just the way my grandfather and his predecessors did hundreds of years ago. We cannot produce great wines without the help of Mother Nature. Every harvest is, in a way, an individual adventure with its individual surprises. We wish to extend this thinking in order to respect the people who love the wine that comes from our vineyards, and the people who work on the fields. Our wines will stay the same in the future as they were a century ago. The tools have changed, but not our way of making wine." ~ 10 ~

one above the rest When the Bordeaux region wines were classified in 1855, only Château d'Yquem received a classification of its own ­ Premier Grand Cru Classé ­ which was higher than anybody else. Even though the estate could use that classification on its labels, it does not. Today, the estate produces the best wine in its area, and in the opinion of some experts, the best in Bordeaux. Its location on the highest spot in Sauternes has created a unique micro-climate that varies greatly from year to year. This requires an extremely careful and precise winemaking process, and during poor years, the estate does not produce anything at all: "The climatic conditions during the growth period, and the harvest period in particular, when we wait for noble rot to affect the grapes, give our wines their unique personality. This natural process is entirely dependent on weather. We can only decide when and how to harvest," said Alexandre de Lur-Saluces. In difficult years, harvesting may take between eight and ten weeks. The grapes are still harvested by hand only when they are completely covered by noble rot, not before. Often, as many as ten picks are needed during one harvest; if the grapes are not perfectly ripe, they are left unpicked. Even after winemaking and barrel maturation the wine may be rejected if it does not develop as expected. This happened, for example, in 1978 and 1979, when ~ 11 ~ F i n e Yq u e m

~ 12 ~

more than half of the wine was rejected, and occasionally the entire vintage is eliminated: nine vintages of Yquem are completely absent from the 20th century: 1910, 1915, 1930, 1951, 1952, 1964, 1972, 1974 and 1992. "Most people think that taking care of a world-famous estate like Château d'Yquem does not require any effort. Just like other companies, changing world markets affect us too, not to speak of the weather. The year 1974 was one of the most difficult in my time. That depressing year we were not able to produce a single bottle of Yquem and managed to sell only four cases of our other vintages," Alexandre de Lur-Saluces reminisced. the fortunate yesteryears Harvest per hectare is exceptionally small, at just nine hectolitres, which means that the grapes of one vine yield only a single glass of wine. When the time comes to harvest, the Yquem staff swells by some 140 additional people, divided into four teams. They pick over 100 hectares of grapes, selecting only ones that have reached an ideal, botrytised condition. Since the Botrytis Cinerea affects each bunch of grapes in a different way, all the fruit must be harvested in separate waves of picking. On average, the harvest will take five to six of these waves over six weeks. Despite the large cultivation area, the estate's average annual production is only 90 000 bottles. According to Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, the winery has had a few good years recently: "Many of those wines will retain their excellent properties far into the next century. The year 2001 seems to be really fine. The wines of that vintage have the potential to develop into some of the best and I am very glad about how this young wine tastes. The year 2000 was perfect in every respect up until the beginning of the harvest. The rain started during our second pick and brought the picking to a standstill. After we had waited for two weeks for the rain to stop, the situation began to look hopeless. Finally we had to send the pickers out without their baskets just to take the grapes off the vines and throw them away. That is why we were able to produce only 30 000 bottles instead of the normal 90 000. The 1999 Yquem will also be a classic. We were happy with the conditions during harvest, and the wine is becoming very high quality. `The year 1998 is yet another classic. These four years were almost perfect as far as weather conditions are concerned. The differentiating factor is the variable weather during the harvest. The 1997 vintage has not yet fully opened, just ~ 13 ~ F i n e Yq u e m

like the 1996, but it has the potential to develop into a really great wine in the next few decades. Harvesting took us two months and we did seven picks. We had seven different wines that are now slowly harmonising and blending into one." the count's favourites The history of Château d'Yquem is filled with great vintages, and they have appeared regularly since the 18th century. The oldest and perhaps best Yquem I have tasted was from 1811. When I asked the count what his own favourite was, he answered cryptically: "It depends so much on the situation and how sensitive my taste is. I like old Sauternes wines, especially when they defy time, such as wines that are older than fifty years. Personally, I like the 1945, 1947 and 1949 vintages. The 1967 vintage is famous, as are 1975, 1983, 1988, 1989 and 1990. The next ones are still too young and not yet mature. Many of my friends have a liking for 1967, some for 1928, 1929 and 1900, or 1893. I must confess that my greatest taste experience comes from the 1847 Yquem." the new Midas In May 2004 LVMH luxury goods company became the main shareholder of the glorious estate. The new host of the estate, Count Alexandre de LurSaluces, likes to point out that: "Château d'Yquem must actually be smelt, tasted and appreciated to understand its magic. In doing so, one realises that this wine is and will always remain a mystery." Pierre Lurton, member of a famous Bordeaux wine family, passionate winemaker and viticulturalist, who is also in charge of another world famous estate, Château Cheval Blanc, has already proven that he has all the necessary merits to maintain Yquem's legendary reputation. He possesses a respect for tradition and an openness to modernity, which will allow him to cherish the mystery of the estate as beautifully as the Lur-Saluces family. "Although I come from a family of Bordeaux winegrowers and have always been closely involved in the world of wine, being in charge of Yquem is something else again. I am now responsible for perpetuating the legend of an extraordinary wine and the ultimate sensory pleasure it procures. My mission is to continue Yquem's glorious history and maintain its values. However, Yquem's timelessness and wonderful aromatic complexity motivate me to seek even more exuberance, passion and sensuality ­ as long as this great wine's purity remains intact," confirms Lurton. > ~ 14 ~

~ 15 ~ F i n e Yq u e m

~ 16 ~

The famous Jefferson bottles 1811­2007 100 p BY nuikki (88 ­ 100 poinTs) 100 p 1811 Château d'Yquem D 30 min / G 1 h SauterneS 1996/now x 2 1819 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2004/now x 2 D 10 min / G 2 h A wonderful old bottle with top-shoulder level, seemingly in good condition. Re-corked at the Château in 1971. Decanted for 15 minutes, it retained its best characteristics for 1 hour after opening. Surprisingly bright, golden colour. Rich, full, elegantly flirtatious nose combining apricots, figs, nuts and sultanas. A honeyed, velvety, lively and multi-dimensional wine that left a fantastically smooth and long aftertaste. The balanced and fresh, fruity character made us almost speechless. No amount of superlatives can do justice to this incomparable experience. An emotionally moving wine that needto be sipped very sensitively and slowly. A noble and unique experience, which you can still find on sale, although not very often and always with a very high price tag ­ a single bottle of the 1811 fetched $42 500 at Christie's London in 2006. Decanted for ten minutes. Retained its best characteristics for two hours after opening. Outward condition as expected from a wine of this age. Wine level low mid-shoulder. An old, dusty bottle. Label worn beyond recognition, but the capsule was in good condition and the original cork showed the vintage. Dark, fully mature, golden colour. A completely open, clean and rich nose with hints of honey, apricot and peach. A real charmer. A full, creamy, complex wine with indefinite length and depth. An extremely enchanting wine. Vintages that occur just after an astronomical event are generally referred to as `comet vintages'. Throughout the centuries, winemakers have attributed successful vintages and ideal weather conditions to the unexplained effects caused by comets. Indeed, a number of the most celebrated vintages of the past two hundred years ­ including the 1811, 1826, 1839, 1845, 1852, 1858, 1861, 1985 & 1989 vintages ­ have been produced in the aftermath of a comet. The 1811 is perhaps the most famous and legendary of all the comet vintages. The Flaugergues comet was visible for a large part of the growing season, which had exceptional weather for most of the world's growing regions but France, and in particular, Château d'Yquem, enjoyed the finest conditions possible. ~ 17 ~ F i n e Yq u e m The BesT ChâTeau d'Yquem vinTages

98 p 1847 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2000/now x 3 D 20 min / G 2 h 96 p 1893 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2007/now x 3 D 30 min / G 30 min This great vintage could be named as the greatest vintage in the history of Sauternes and d'Yquem. It gained great glory and publicity when the Russian Grand Duke Constantine, brother of Tsar Alexander II, visited Bordeaux in 1859 and placed an order of 1200 bottles of the 1847 Château d'Yquem for the highest price ever recorded at the time ­20 000 gold franks. After tasting this wine several times, one can really understand the Duke's actions. This is an amber-gold coloured wine with a rich honeyed nose. So lusciously sweet and delicate on the palate. The harmonious balance of minerals, acidity and viscous texture forms a wonderfully integrated and immensely long aftertaste. A wine that makes you swallow your tongue. In the long history of Yquem, the harvest has begun prior to September 15 only six times since 1893 ­ in 1921, 1922, 1934, 1960, 1997 and 2006 ­ and only three times later than October 20 ­ 1974, 1978 and 1993. In 1983 the harvest commenced on August 28 and lasted seven weeks under favourable weather. The long-lasting heat wave started March 1 and continued throughout the summer. Good-looking, Château bottling with medium shoulder level. Decanted one hour. Warm, deep orange-amber colour. Sound and open nose with ripe exotic-fruits and overripe grapes. Fat and fleshy. Still a powerful and rich wine with crisp acidity and immense balance. Seamless, near-endless finish. Delicious and elegant Yquem that afforded us a memorable drinking expericence. 96 p 1865 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2005/2010 x 1 D 15 min / G 1 h 96 p 1896 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2007/2010 x 6 D1h/G2h A not-so-fine-looking, negociant-bottled Yquem. Hardly any parts of the label left and the capsule was missing. Level was only low-shoulder. Decanted 15 minutes. Dark, almost bronzed, golden in colour. Sound and open bouquet with a luscious, still almost intense botrytis nose along with flavours and aromas of crème brûlée, tropical fruits and sweet caramel. Quite a lot of charm and freshness but not as intense and long as the 1811 or 1819. Still some good acidity and fruit left. Considering the poor condition of the bottle, it has held surprisingly well. A real treat! 94 p 1868 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/now x 1 D 15 min / G 1 h Decanted for 30 minutes. Retained its best characteristics for 1 hour after opening. Bottle outwardly as new, re-corked at the estate in 1967. Wine level top-shoulder. Very dark but clear. The bouquet was really modest at the beginning, but after about 45 minutes the wine was totally different. It transformed into an intoxicating combination of caramel, overripe exotic fruit and honey that overwhelmed the room. A surprisingly full, creamy and silky wine with the same kind of velvety smooth, and tangible softness of the 1811. Good balance and structure. Even the aftertaste included fresh, sweet fruit and sprightly acidity. A surprisingly elegant, youthful wine. 94 p 1899 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/now x 3 D2h/G3h 89 p 1878 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2008/now x 5 D 15 min / G 1 h 97 p 1900 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2020 x 4 D1h/G3h 96 p 1882 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2020 x 4 D 30 min / G 2 h Château bottled. Level mid-shoulder. Clear, deepamber colour. Intense, classic, youthful nose with honey and wax hints. No oxidised aromas. Intensely sweet, glycerol mouthfeel complemented by a host of nuance-full flavours ­ roasted sugar, honey and walnut. Incredible intensity, as well as mouthfilling character with an unending aftertaste. Fantastic bottle. Noble-looking bottle, level was mid-shoulder. Decanted for two hours. A brown, intense goldish colour. The dense, complex nose shows spice, honey, butterscotch and apricot, without any rough edges: it is very harmonious and appealing. The palate is complex and balanced, with some sweetness still left. Good acidity and a honeyed, thick texture. This was a great vintage for Yquem, and it is easy to imagine that 100 years ago this 1900 showed the same promise as the famous 2001 today. Holding well, but we still recommend a few years' cellaring for this beauty. 88 p 1886 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 1996/2010 x 4 D 30 min / G 1 h 89 p 1911 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2000/now x 5 D 2 h / G 30 min 88 p 1888 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/now x 2 D1h/G2h 88 p SauterneS 2003/now x 3 1918 Château d'Yquem D2h/G1h 93 p 1890 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2008/now x 2 D2h/G2h 89 p 1919 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2003/now x 5 D2h/G1h ~ 18 ~

~ 19 ~ F i n e Yq u e m

100 p 1921 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 8 D2h/G4h There are a few wines that make yesterday, tomorrow, the present and even one's own physical being lose their meaning. What remains is only an empty, immaterial space that is momentarily possessed by a sense of taste so complete and powerful, that the whole surrounding world condenses to that one perfect sensation. It is almost impossible to describe that short moment with words or phrases, perhaps because it is not possible to return to it with merely the help of one's thoughts or memories. Or maybe it is because that moment is so separated from everything, as if it never existed, when you try to think about it later. The only proof or memory of that moment is the feeling of serenity and entirety it leaves behind. If one could put it in to just one word it would be: growth. The possibility to "grow" as a human being by tasting wines is as a thought worth exploring, and I believe that anyone who has tasted Château d'Yquem from 1921 will know what I mean. The year 1921 is in my opinion the best that Sauternes experienced in the last century. Looking at the weather conditions, the year started normally but from the beginning of March a drought ­ the rainfall was less than a quarter of the monthly average ­ and burning heat from June onwards ­ 4C (39F) above normal ­ made the summer the driest and hottest in Yquem for 75 years. Fortunately August brought along some stormy days, as a new dry and hot period started again in September. The harvest started at Yquem on September 13 and was uninterrupted for a fabulous six-and-a-half weeks. The crop was average in quantity but uniquely magnificent in quality; 85 per cent of the barrels were above 22°alc. I have been incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to taste this unforgettable wine several times ­ most of them from a normal-sized Châteaubottling, a few from a Van Der Meulen-bottling and this time from a rare Château-bottled magnum. The day had already been an unforgettable one, because I had had the pleasure of spending it in New York at the Soho studio of Sandy Skoglund, an artist I highly admire. After an interesting and thoughtprovoking day we headed for a long dinner at Le Cirque on Madison Avenue; a restaurant I regard as one of the city's finest and where my friend had made the reservation over a month earlier. We ended our grand dinner with this large-format Yquem he had brought along. ~ 20 ~

100 p 1945 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2040 x 6 D4h/G3h 80 p 1922 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 1997/now x 5 D2h/G3h 90 p 1927 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2004/2020 x 2 D3h/G3h In 1945 the Sauternes wine area was tormented by a severe cold spell that continued until late spring. In April the weather warmed up rapidly and the short spring that followed was warm and dry. The first vines bloomed at Yquem as early as May 15 (as in 1990). The particularly dry and hot summer months kept this early growth advantage and suggested a prompt harvest. The dryness of the year is well exemplified by the minimal September rainfall of 13mm (the average at Yquem being 72mm). The harvest could now commence on September 10 and it continued uninterrupted for the next six weeks. However, the Sundays would exceptionally be kept as rest days due to the perfect harvest weather. When the harvest was completed, there were 440 casks of new wine in the cool cellars of Yquem. Decanted for one hour. Retained its best characteristics for five hours after opening. Bottle outwardly as new. Wine level by the neck. The wine is temptingly golden. A charmingly open, mature and full nose. Still an attractively sweet, lively and multilayered wine. Soft creamy texture. Excellent balance and a refined aftertaste. A perfect Yquem from a magnificent vintage. 99 p 1929 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 4 D3h/G6h 91 p 1946 Château d'Yquem D2h/G2h 82 p 1932 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2003/2010 x 2 D1h/G2h 95 p 96 p 1934 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 2 D3h/G2h 1947 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2015 x 5 D2h/G2h 96 p 1937 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2020 x 4 D2h/G2h The 1937 was a very good vintage in Sauternes. A dry but not very hot year. Picking lasted thirty-three days without any rain, beginning on September 21 and lasting until November 6. The bottle was as new, re-corked at the Château in 2001. Excellent level and promising colour. Decanted for one hour. Deep, burnished-gold colour, with clean and bright characteristics. Sound and open nose with with rich botrytis and honeyed-caramel sweetness against a background of tropical fruits, caramel, coffee and toasted bread. Flourishing, rich, fat and intense with good botrytis fruit. Smooth, gentle and a notably long finish of delicious spicy fruits. Clean, sound and ripe, perhaps a bit dry and the acidity is to a certain extent low, otherwise a perfect wine. Will hold, but will not become any better. This is difficult to resist. Vintage 1947 was one of the driest and hottest of the century. The seven passages at Yquem between September 13 and October 13 were carried out under a scorching heat wave. Re-corked at the château. Excellent level and appearance. Decanted two hours. Deep-golden colour with an orange tint. A sound and open floral, pineapple and tropical fruit-scented bouquet. Full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe, fat apricot and lemon flavours. This 1947 has great richness and length, finishing with a rich butter, caramel and honey flavour. Very delicious and not overly sweet. 91 p 1948 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2006/2025 x 2 D2h/G2h 96 p 1949 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2025 x 9 D 45 min / G 2 h 92 p 1942 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 2 D1h/G2h 89 p 1943 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2007/2020 x 2 D1h/G2h A wonderful Yquem. Good-looking bottle with uppershoulder level. Decanted one hour. Unexpectedly light and pale in colour. Soft, sweet peaches and creamy fruit on the sound and open nose. The1949 Yquem was fantastically seductive, almost overemotionally sweet, and rich. Packed with honey, ripe pineapples, vanilla, crème brûlée and dried apricot flavours. This passionate Sauternes has layers of luxurious fruit, excellent balance and an immense, lingering aftertaste. At its peak now. A dream wine. Will age very well. ~ 21 ~ F i n e Yq u e m SauterneS 2005/2020 x 3

95 p 1962 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2040 x 7 D 2 h / G 2+ h 92 p 1950 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2007/2015 x 3 D2h/G1h A fantastic Yquem. Perfect bottle with by-the-neck level. Decanted two hours. Deep, rich, golden colour. Honeyed fruit, bananas, pineapples and some spices on the pure and open nose. The 1962 Yquem has a noble personality and has been delicious for the last forty years. It has almost perfect balance, finesse and structure. Crowded with tropical fruit, vanilla oak, almonds, caramel and butterscotch flavours. Faintly dry and short ending, otherwise very lingering and silky. Best to drink now, as it won't get any better in the future. A reasonably good-looking bottle with by-the-neck level. Decanted two hours. A bright, light-gold colour. Quite closed and introverted on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate. Fairly elegant and charming, this is quite a complex and intense wine. Has some sweetness and acidity left, but a definite monochromatic style is present. A subtle, long finish. Good but not great. 90 p SauterneS 2010/2035 x 8 1966 Château d'Yquem D2h/G2h 99 p 91 p 1952 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2006/2025 x 2 D2h/G2h SauterneS 2010/2050 x 10 1967 Château d'Yquem D5h/G3h 91 p 1953 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2025 x 3 D4h/G3h 91 p 1955 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 4 D2h/G2h For me the Château d´Yquem is the most consistent wine producer of the world. The combination of the continuity provided by the Lur-Saluces family, who have owned the Château since 1785, and the geographical position, which gives it a unique micro-climate, are key factors to the continuing standard of quality winemaking that many would like to duplicate, but few can afford. It hardly ever makes a faint wine and this glorious 1955 gives us a great reason to believe that will continue. Good-looking château bottling. Fully mature, but still very youthful and fresh. It has a deep-golden, slightly brownish colour. Lovely honeyed nose. This is a welldesigned, rich and very ripe Yquem, and not too sweet. Very good acidity and balance. This wine should be drunk alone as a dessert, or with fresh foie gras. Not the most concentrated and rich Yquem, but a profound drink now and in the near future. The 1967 vintage of Château d'Yquem remains in history as the first Yquem of Comte Alexandre de Lur Saluces. He could not have wished for a better time ­ the year was most successful in Sauternes. A cool spring delayed the flowering, but a hot and exceptionally dry summer hastened the growth so much that not even a cold and stormy September could dampen spirits. The following October then provided ideal climate conditions for a superb vintage. Just before the harvest began the sun came out and the twelve passages at Yquem between September 26 and October 26 were carried out under favourable conditions. Altogether the harvest supplied 409 barrels under variable weather conditions. An exceptionally large portion of this high-quality vintage's grapes, over 90 per cent, were selected for the production of Yquem itself. Decanted for one hour. Retained its best characteristics for three hours after opening. Bottle outwardly in perfect condition. Wine level was by the neck. Deep, bright-golden colour. Really open, aggressive nose full of fresh, exotic fruit, apricot and fig aromas. Concentrated, solid mouthfeel. The perfectly harmonious structure, fresh acidity and refined sweetness make this wine one of the best Yquems of the last 50 years. An incredibly youthful, round and long wine that really deserves all the attention it gets. A perfect masterpiece by the young Alexandre de LurSaluces. 86 p 98 p 1959 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 13 D2h/G3h SauterneS 2000/2015 x 4 1968 Château d'Yquem D 1 h / G 1 h.. The bottle was in perfect condition. Level was by the neck. Decanted for two hours. Brownish and deep, although slightly oxidated, in colour. On the nose honey, mango and other tropical fruits, roasted nuts and pine wood aromas. The wine was unbelievably lively and showed no signs of heaviness. Wellbalanced. Refined, luxurious, elegant, detailed and sweet, with stunning complexity and a lavish finish. Loads of life left. 90 p 1969 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2025 x 9 D 2 h / G 2 h.. 88 p SauterneS 2010/2030 x 7 1970 Château d'Yquem D 2 h / G 2 h.. 90 p 1961 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2009/2020 x 3 D4h/G3h 91 p SauterneS 2010/2025 x 7 1971 Château d'Yquem D 3 h / G 3 h.. ~ 22 ~

97 p SauterneS 2010/2040 x 5 1975 Château d'Yquem D3h/G3h Fine looking bottle, level by the neck. Decanted three hours. Deep-yellow colour. Fascinating, open, honeyed, flowery botrytis nose with hints of ripe exotic fruits. The palate is very concentrated and intense, with sweet richness and waxy, spicy, vanilla and lemon notes. In the glass it really develops. Breathtaking length and cleanliness of finish, with the complex package of components persisting for minutes in the mouth. A complex, harmonious wine with good posture. 93 p SauterneS 2010/2045 x 4 1995 Château d'Yquem D 5 h / G 5 h.. 94 p 94 p SauterneS 2008/2035 x 3. 1976 Château d'Yquem D 4 h / G 3 h.. SauterneS 2010/2050 x 12 1996 Château d'Yquem D3h/G5h 93 p 1982 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2025 x 4 D 5 h / G 3 h.. Half-bottle. Decanted two hours. Light-yellow colour. Multilayered nose with intense and perfumed dried apricot, violets, honey aromas and some savoury oak nuances. Very concentrated, supple palate with delicious lemon and orange peel flavours balanced nicely by savoury oak and razor-sharp acidity. It has a super-expansive mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is famed. A medium-sweet and long finish. Will develop and last for decades. 93 p 1983 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2030 x 13 D 4 h / G 2 h.. 93 p D 4 h / G 4+ h Magnum. Decanted five hours. Medium-gold colour. Big, sweet, honeyed nose of flowery, dried tropical fruits, vanilla and oak nuances. Superbly concentrated. Full bodied with layers of intensely ripe botrytis-tinged fruit. Well-integrated acidity and toasty oak. Great balance and length. Will easily last more than 50 years. An elegant and grand vintage. 98 p 2001 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2040 x 11 D 6 h / G 3+ h 97 p 1988 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2035 x 8 D 6 h / G 4 h.. 93 p SauterneS 2010/2040 x 9 1989 Château d'Yquem D 4 h / G 3 h.. A unique vintage in Sauternes. Moderately hot weather in summer, a sunny, cool autumn and some rain just before the first harvest guaranteed a big botrytis year with very ripe grapes, yet enough fresh acidity. Residual sugar level is amazingly high for Sauternes (150 g/l). The new head of the Château, Pierre Lurton, did the blending for this great vintage. Bright, golden colour. Incredibly complex nose with extremely seductive aromas of nuts, roasted coffee beans and apricots, with a touch of waxiness and new oak. Lusciously sweet and with a very concentrated, nectar-like taste, which is balanced by the fresh acidity. The mouthfeel is silky sweet and contains a high amount of glycerol. Aromas in the long finish stand out as orange peel, apricots and cinnamon flavours. A gorgeous wine with unbelievable finesse, richness and concentration, which deserves to be shared for many decades to come. 98 p 1990 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2050 x 19 D 2,5 h / G 3+ h 94 p 2005 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2065 x 5 D 8 h / G 5 h.. This wine has become a legend despite being in its youth. We have tasted this wine on several occasions, and each time it has been charming, although its greatness lies in its exquisite future potential. Bright and deep-golden colour. The very intense honeyed and botrytised nose, which is still partly closed, gives seductive hints of its complexity. Marmalade and apricots become more pronounced having been allowed to breathe in the glass. The nose reveals several layers of aromas but nothing like what is to come. The lusciously sweet and honeyed taste is lightened up by the crisp acidity. Spicy vanilla tones from the barrel maturation add complexity to the wine. A very concentrated wine with great length. This wine will definitely benefit from further ageing. 96 p 2007 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2075 x 2 D 10 h / G 6 h.. 95 p 2006 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2010/2075 x 4 D 6 h / G 3 h.. ~ 23 ~ F i n e Yq u e m 96 p SauterneS 2010/2035 x 8 1986 Château d'Yquem SauterneS 2008/2045 x 5 1997 Château d'Yquem D 3 h / G 2 h..

FINE recounts the history of Sotheby's wine department. Serene Sotheby's Text: Stuart George Founded in 1744 as the book saleroom Baker's, Sotheby's, as it became in 1804, began to diversify into wine much later. From modest beginnings, its wine department now bestrides the wine world, with offices in London, New York and Hong Kong. ~ 24 ~

Sotheby's first recorded sale of wine was in 1868 at Wellington Street in London, when 1300 dozen Rhine wines went under the hammer. But there would not be another sale of note for over one hundred years. The formation of Sotheby's wine department is inextricably aligned with that of Christie's, which had re-established its wine department in 1966 with Michael Broadbent MW and other staff from Harvey's of Bristol, including Digby Lang, David Cossart MW and Broadbent's secretary Rosemary Ward. That year was the centenary of the only wine auctioneers in London, W&T Restell, whose then head Alan Taylor-Restell suggested that his family business and Christie's new wine department might combine, with Restell providing logistical help to Christie's. Upon the establishment of Christie's wine department some of Sotheby's clients started to sell their wine through Christie's. These clients often had substantial inherited estates, including furniture, paintings and other works of art, so Sotheby's board became increasingly fearful of losing potential business. Some board members were "not keen", remembers Patrick Grubb MW, but by 1970 agreement was reached and a wine department was formed. The first head of Sotheby's wine department was the late Colin Fenton MW, who, like Broadbent, was a former employee of Harvey's of Bristol. He brought with him his secretary Sarah Nelson, David MolyneauxBerry (another future head of department and MW) and John Lloyd. Effectively, then, all the founding members of both Christie's and Sotheby's wine departments were exHarvey's staff. Fenton was a protégé of the late Harry Waugh, the director and wine buyer for Harvey's. "Colin knew his wines, had good contacts and great charm," says Grubb, who also joined Sotheby's at this time. Molyneaux-Berry recalls: "Largely due to Colin and the fact that the wine department was given free rein, it was hugely innovative from the start. We were given an office that had previously been a flat. It always amused me that Colin sat at his desk in a chair that was situated where previously there had been a lavatory! Basically we were given a blank piece of paper on which to draw up our plans and strategy. I had worked with Colin on this project whilst still at Harvey's ­ in our own time, I might add." The fledgling department's first sale was in Glasgow on 16 September 1970, followed by the first London sale on October 26. At this time British Transport Hotels owned the Glasgow Central Hotel Grubb Street Patrick Grubb was invited to take Colin Fenton's place in 1973 but it was not an auspicious time to be a wine auctioneer. "Within a few months we were all faced with the 1974 recession and collapse of the property market," he recollects, "but I had good contacts in the trade, having started in 1952. My main efforts were to source stock but also to raise morale in the ~ 25 ~ F i n e Sotheby Early fermentations Fenton's Reagent (along with many others) and was launching the Malmaison Wine Club. The turnover for the inaugural season of wine sales was £148 288 and included a bottle of Château d'Yquem 1921 that sold for £38. The last time Sotheby's sold a bottle of this was at the Russell Frye sale on 20 May 2006 when it made $6500. In 1972, Sotheby's was involved with the Nicolas "In Aid of Venice" auction, the first three-nation wine sale, which was to be held in London, Paris and New York. At the last minute, New York refused permission for the auction because of legal restrictions and the sale was transferred to California. Another 20 years would pass before wine auctions were formalised in New York and Sotheby's wine department was able to establish itself in the North American market.

department in the face of continuing opposition from some board members." Grubb also recalls being told in confidence by a friend that he had overheard a fellow director in the picture department tell some clients that "the wine department was hardly worth maintaining." The millionaire real estate developer Alfred Taubman purchased Sotheby's in 1983, acting as a "white knight" when the company was threatened by a hostile and unwanted takeover from Marshall Cogan and Steven Swid of the carpet manufacturing company General Felt. After the Taubman purchase, Grubb resigned to establish his own business in 1984, which continues to be the UK's leading importer of old and fine Madeira wines. Grubb observes: "The department has grown enormously, with substantial turnovers each year, and has skilfully taken full advantage of the increasing global interest in fine wines." The strong rivalry with Christie's became even more intense when Sotheby's wine department introduced an eight per cent buyer's premium in 1984. (Today it is 15 per cent in London and 21 per cent in the USA and Hong Kong.) "I took quite a lot of flack from some of our clients and Christie's made a bit of a meal of it," says Grubb. The wine department was opposed to the premium "but after considerable pressure agreed to fall into line," says MolyneauxBerry. Broadbent declared that he would implement a buyers charge "over (my) dead body" and referred to his rivals as "a whited sepulchre!" Sotheby's apparently lost much business because of his successful stance against imposing a buyer's premium. However, in 1986 Broadbent was forced to cave in due to pressure from the Christie's board. This brought a gleeful response from Grubb, who published a satirical poem aimed at Christie's that included the lines: "Sepulchral hollow laughter is heard in King Street now / Despite all protestations they've killed a sacred cow." Broadbent was apparently crestfallen. "It took him ~ 26 ~

~ 27 ~ F i n e Sotheby

over three months to telephone me," recalls Molyneaux-Berry, "he said, `this is a spirit talking.' I did not get the joke immediately, but it dawned on me later what he meant." Among the highlights of his time with Sotheby's Grubb mentions "a splendid Midlands cellar, about which the owner was very deprecating. A wonderful long, vaulted cellar with vast double bins down either side, slightly damp, which had led to the finest crop of penicillin spreading across all the bottles. Amongst the gems were several dozen Constantia, circa 1790, in their original Cape Dutch bottles. When tasted later in our sample room, the aromas filled our office and the wine was still vigorous and beautiful. It sold well, too!" On another occasion, he received a letter from Scotland that accompanied a bottle: "I was asked to appraise the bottle and value a further stock of the same wine. It was an 1870 Latour or Lafite, I forget which, and another superb treasure but the vintage had been slow to mature and for decades was not toothsome. The storage in Scotland had meant a slow maturation. The bottles were contemporary, too. Anyway, I wrote a glowing report on the wine and valued it. A terse reply came to the effect that the owner had not intended me `to open the bloody bottle'!" Molyneaux Corners Patrick Grubb's successor was David Molyneaux-Berry. In his early days with Sotheby's "it was still very conservative, although its chairman Peter Wilson had led the company to centre stage with his vision of Impressionist art and Victoriana sales." Like Grubb, he recalls struggles with the board: "We came under the direct control of the Earl of Westmoreland, who was very supportive but there were a few directors and partners who had reservations and were against the whole idea. We won them over with our innovations." During Molyneaux-Berry's 20 years with Sotheby's the wine department expanded abroad, with sales taking place in Amsterdam, Geneva, Zürich, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tokyo and Bangkok. There were also other novelties: "We were the first department to break away from the very staid catalogue covers, shapes and colours. We were the first to put an illustration on the cover and the first to print estimates for each lot. Today this is standard practice in virtually every auction house in the world. It caused quite a stir at the time but it was clear to us that that this is what clients wanted." There were many logistical difficulties in the early days. Before the introduction of the decimalised sterling currency in Britain, everything was sold in pounds, shillings and pence. Sotheby's chief sales clerk declared that calculators were "not accurate enough" so all calculations had to be done manually. If, after calculating the total value of the sale, it was out by a single penny, the clerk would insist on it being recounted. All invoices and delivery documents were handwritten. In the saleroom there were no paddles ­ the auctioneer called out clients' names, with a runner collecting the names on sheets completed by successful bidders. When Britain joined the European Economic Community on 1 January 1973, its currency was changed to the decimal. The strict clerk now permitted calculators but these were expensive and not provided by the company. Computers were introduced, which were "both a blessing and a curse", feels Molyneaux-Berry, "because the computer had to be able to accommodate every department of Sotheby's auction business. It was a nightmare. Furthermore, the American operation used a different system and a different machine that could not talk to the UK machine. Sometimes at least 30 per cent of the working day was taken up with sorting out computer problems rather than getting business. Things have changed now." ~ 28 ~

with Aulden Cellars, which was bought by Sotheby's in 2008 so that it now has its own wine retail outlet in New York City. Before New York was opened for business Sotheby's wine sales were largely restricted to London. Sutcliffe admits that if New York had not emerged: "I would probably have gone off to do something else." Highs and lows Since that inauspicious start there have been many highlights for Sutcliffe, such as "great private collections, not all of which we can reveal the owner of. Many of the great collections and sales have been anonymous." High profile sales have included The Andrew Lloyd Webber Wine Collection, which was sold in May 1997 for a total of £3 692 821, a then-record total for any wine sale and which still stands as the best ever total for a Sotheby's wine sale in London. "It set the wine world alight and got the world's media interested. People realised that wine could make money," she comments. The highest priced lot of the sale was "The Millennium Dream Cellar" of 265 bottles, 77 magnums and some larger formats of fine and rare wine. It was sold to Barrie Larvin, the then master sommelier of the Rio Group of Hotels, for £242 000. Some of the wines are still available at the Rio Suites Hotel and Casino's The Wine Cellar bar and restaurant in Las Vegas. Other big sales include The Millennium Cellar of 3000 lots auctioned over two days in November 1991 for $14.4 million, a record total that stood until October 2006 when it was broken by Acker Merrall & Condit's THE Cellar II sale. The auction of wines from the cellars of the Princes von Thurn und Taxis at Schloss St. Emmeram in October 1993 totalled £957 432. (The current and 12th Prince Albert Maria Lamoral Miguel Johannes Gabriel, born in 1983, is apparently the world's youngest billionaire.) The Christian Sveaas sale in 1999, the Russell Frye and Park B. Smith sales in 2006 and the four Aubrey McClendon "Classic Cellar from a Great American Collector" auctions in 2009 and 2010 have also been successful and high profile. Serenity The current head of Sotheby's wine department is Serena Sutcliffe MW, who joined the auction house in January 1991. She and her husband David Peppercorn MW were both approached in mid-1989. Peppercorn said no thank you, as did Serena "because we had a lovely life. We worked very well together. But then David said `you should do it.' I was finally persuaded by the challenge of running the wine department and the possibility of being close to the art world. Access to great tastings has always been a strong motivation, too." Jamie Ritchie, the present Senior Vice President of Sotheby's New York wine department, had just joined and Stephen Mould, now Senior Director in London, was already in situ. Sutcliffe's first sale was set against the background of a recession and was held on the day that the USA went into Kuwait in January 1991. It was "challenging", she remembers. "There were four people in the room and two of them disappeared quickly!" Although there was no hangover from the Taubman acquisition and: Patrick had been very, very good and did very well", when she joined the department it nonetheless needed a lot of work to catch up with rivals: "But it can be good to turn something around in those circumstances and make the ground rules." Arguably the biggest change to the fine wine market during Sutcliffe's tenure has been the reintroduction of wine auctions to New York in 1994. Because of the legal requirement that wine auctioneers have a retail partner, Sotheby's worked with Sherry-Lehman until 1999 and then ~ 29 ~ F i n e Sotheby

Individual lot records claimed by Sotheby's include the most expensive fortified wine ­ a 1775 sherry from the Massandra collection, sold at Sotheby's London in 2001 for £27 500. In November 2004 Sotheby's sold the "World's Largest Bottle of Wine" ­ a "maximus" of 2001 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, which holds 130 litres and is equivalent to 173 regular bottles or 1200 glasses ­ for $47 500. Sotheby's New York sold 50 cases of Mouton Rothschild 1982 for $880 000 in November 2006. A Jéroboam of Mouton 1945 sold for $260 000 in the Baroness Philippine sale in February 2007 and a case of Romanée-Conti 1990 made $220 000 at the New York Evening Sale in October 2007 ­ both were claimed record prices for the wine and format. The highest bid of 2008 was £320 000 for 136 bottles of Château d'Yquem 1892-2001, sold at Sotheby's London in April that year. Sotheby's hasn't always got it right. Some Latour 1982 that was owned by the auction house itself failed to sell in the mid1990s and a sale of Massandra wines in December 2004 sold only 37 per cent of lots. But on the whole, Sotheby's, like most other wine auctioneers, enjoyed febrile market conditions before the October 2008 crash. The market has continued to strengthen since then. "People can still make a lot of money," Sutcliffe believes. Future studies Sotheby's Wine Department totalled $41 755 284 in 2009, with sales in London totalling £9 297 980, which, claimed Sotheby's, made for a "more than one hundred per cent increase in wine sales in London over the last five years." The highest bid of 2009 at Sotheby's was $85 000 for a 23-magnum vertical of Vega Sicilia Unico, sold to a South American client in New York on 14 November. The year also saw the introduction of online bidding and the start of regular sales in Hong Kong. By September 2010, it was shaping up to be another successful year ­ surprisingly successful, considering recent global economic problems. The January 23 auction in Hong Kong achieved $HK$52 921 770 / US$6 784 842, Sotheby's highest ever total for a one-day wine sale. In the first half of 2010, Sotheby's global wine sales totalled US$37 276 696, compared to US$19 984 530 for the same period in 2009. Of the total, 54.6 per cent was sold in Hong Kong, 26.8 per cent in London and 18.6 per cent in New York. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Wine Department, Sotheby's held a twoday sale in London on 22-23 September. "It is difficult to believe that the turnover for the Wine Department's first season, 40 years ago, was £148 288 while our 2010 global turnover to end July was over US$37 million. Feel the pressure!" jokes Sutcliffe. "Certainly, this could not be done without a devoted and experienced international ~ 30 ~

team, to which all credit falls. It has been a privilege to lead Sotheby's Wine Department to this position." The build-up to the September sale hinted at a swan song for Sutcliffe. She promised Sotheby's only five years of her time but so far has given them 19: "There are always new challenges, new stimuli. There are still some great collections out there, though most of them have now been acquired. There are still some great family cellars in Europe." She concludes: "After 19 years, you've seen it all. The market has changed since 1991, with huge globalisation. It's good being part of what I call the `dispersal' process. When you've got great stuff, you can sell it. The whole secret is finding the good stuff." Reflecting on his 20 years at Sotheby's, Molyneaux-Berry sums up: "I could write a book about the subject as there were so many memorable moments, mostly good, some bad. One thing is for sure: this is one of the most interesting jobs anyone could have." > ~ 31 ~ F i n e Sotheby

Jan-Erik BIRTH OF THE KINGDOM OF BORDEAUX Text: Pekka Nuikki In 2002, I predicted in what was then Issue 6 of The Vine News that fine wine prices would increase five-fold by 2015. My "wild" claim received little support, at least publicly ­ in fact, it was harshly slated both by my wine investor friends and by subscribers to the magazine. They thought it was impossible. And good for them, because I was wrong. ~ 32 ~

W hen the first wave of classified Bordeaux wines from the 2009 vintage reached consumers in early July, the prices had already quintupled. The starting price for Château Lafite was an astronomical 1,200 euros, and not per case but per bottle. (When the 1999 vintage was first released a decade ago, a case of 12 bottles of the same wine cost 650 euros.) Despite the record prices, however, wine merchants in Asia and America sold out their entire en primeur quota in less than a week. Now that the second wave of the wines has reached the market, the Lafite already costs 1,500 euros per bottle, meaning that a case will set you back by about the same as the latest hybrid car from Honda. How is it possible that while the rest of the world writhes in the grip of recession, the top Bordeaux wines are multiplying their prices and desirability? At least the secret cannot be found in marketing or trendy advertising campaigns. While most other producers of luxury goods inject hundreds of millions into advertising and marketing, the Bordeaux nobility seem to sit on their thrones, doing nothing to further their cause. One would be tempted to conclude that the record prices are only due to an excellent vintage and the scores that the wines have received from Parker. That would be a mistake, however. It is true that many wine critics, like Parker, have praised the 2009 vintage as the "vintage of the century", even before the wines had not even been bottled or the final product produced. Naturally their claim may prove true, but now that there have been several "vintages of the century" already within the first decade of the 2000s, the claim is beginning to lose credibility. Numerous top vintages from Bordeaux are currently available on the market at half the price of the 2009. Naturally, the effect of quality on wine prices cannot be denied. Without quality there will be no demand, and therefore no price inflation. Despite their romantic image, vineyards are businesses whose aim is to generate profits. In fact, the traditional estate owners have been removed from administration of many top estates and replaced by highly trained management professionals. They have brought in a system, tried and tested elsewhere on the market, in which companies strive to control the relationship between their products' supply and demand. Ten years ago, most top estates would release their whole vintage for sale at once. Now they keep their wines under close guard and release them carefully in several small tranches. The first tranche is the lowest in price and, depending on the producer, accounts for 10­30 per cent of the production batch. In the case of an excellent vintage, demand always exceeds the supply, which is purposely kept low at the beginning, and this causes an inevitable, swift rise in prices. By the time the second tranche arrives on the market a few months later, prices have risen by 10­20 per cent. The wealthiest estates may continue releasing a good vintage in small batches for several years, thus maximising their gain from the price inflation. Although the 2009 vintage is expected to be outstanding, the reason for the high prices lies not just in the wines' quality or in the control of supply and demand. The main reason cannot even be found in Bordeaux, but in China. The abrupt emergence of China as a great wine country has surprised everyone. In ten years, Bordeaux has multiplied its wine exports to China by forty, and only last year the growth was over 60 per cent. Considering that the production cost of fine wines is still pretty much the same as at the beginning of the millennium, you would assume all of Bordeaux to be wallowing in money. That is not the case, though. The Without quality there will Chinese will only buy the best, and be no demand, and are not interested in cheaper or more cost-effective wines. The minimum therefore no price inflation. requirement for a wine to succeed in China and to reach astronomical prices is to be in the 1855 Classification. This official and superior classification system only includes a total of 61 wines, and very few of them are from Bordeaux. However, there are nearly 10,000 vineyards in the region. Only a few hundred participated in the en primeur campaign, with varying degrees of success. The others must fight for their place in the sun in the same economic conditions as tens of thousands of winemakers around the world. In a way, the 2009 vintage has taken Bordeaux back to the 1800s. The divide between the "noble estates" and the unclassified ones is now wider than it has been for decades. It is said that to become a true luxury product, a brand must make a clear distinction between itself and "common goods". Any wine tourist visiting Bordeaux can now witness it: new gates and fences have appeared on the avenues leading to estates. The last time I was in the region I saw scores of Asian tourists ­ who are ultimately to blame for the top estates' new wealth ­ photographing each other in front of the gates, far from their idols. In 1949, George Orwell predicted the rise of a totalitarian world in his classic novel 1984. Fortunately Orwell's dystopian illusion has not yet materialised, but what will happen in the future? Will the heady growth in wine prices give rise to a wine culture in which a handful of estates determines who does what and at what price? We have already had a foretaste of this in the form of Mr Parker, who alone wields the greatest influence in the wine world. My own dystopian prediction is of a world ruled by the Kingdom of Bordeaux, once it has knocked King Parker off his throne. The conditions are brewing for the next French Revolution. ~ 33 ~ Fine Editorial

~ 34 ~

In November 2007, FINE Magazines published The 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made, in a book that was referred to as "The Michelin Guide of the wine world". This ranking was based on the tasting experiences of over 60 000 wines that the editors of FINE Magazines had gathered since the year 2000, and included wines dating from 1774 to the most recent releases. This ranking will now not only be updated but the new list will be published every four months in the world's most exclusive wine magazine. In each issue, we will introduce a number of wines with pictures and stories, as well as turning the spotlight on the wines of one specific region. In this issue, we have highlighted all the great Burgundian wines, and next time Italy will be in the limelight. ~ 35 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

1000 Finest Wines Ever Made-To Drink Today 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made is the ultimate buying and drinking guide to the best wines in the world ­ the equivalent of a Michelin guide to gastronomy. This ranking was released for the first time in 2007. It has now been fully updated and will continue to be revised and updated for every issue of the FINEst Wines magazine, with the addition of new wines and the deletion of wines that have past their peak. The team members share their extensive knowledge, experience and vision about the finest and most sought-after wines of all time. Our up-to-date tasting notes help to reduce any risk when purchasing wines and also help you to know when to open your finest bottles. One of the greatest assets of this ranking is the up-to-date nature of all the tasting notes - only wines tasted after 2000 are included in the assessment. As with rare and mature wines, there are no perfect wines, only perfect bottles. The 1000 ranking lists how many tasting experiences the judgement is based on, in order to eliminate the effect of faulty and forged bottles. For example, the assessment of Château Latour 1961 is based on 92 tasting experiences, Château Pétrus 1959 on 42 and Dom Pérignon 1961 on 52 individual professional judgements. In addition to identifying, describing and analysing the 1000 wines, this comprehensive ranking provides expert advice on the care of fine and mature wines, their optimum drinking time, decanting and durability in the glass ­ factors that have thus far been completely missing from the world of wine writing. ~ 36 ~

The Judgement team Tasting wine is a personal experience and therefore always subjective. Experience, palate, personal taste preferences and the personality of the taster play a major role in assessment of wine. To taste wine is to interact with it. It is therefore important to know who the taster is, what their preferences are and their experience of tasting the wines concerned. 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made 2011 relies on the judgment of five experienced palates: Pekka Nuikki is one of the leading experts of fine and mature wines, and is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of FINE Magazines. Before founding the FINE publishing house, Pekka Nuikki became famous as a wine investor. There are over 100 wine investing articles about him and he has discussed the subject on several television programmes. Since 1998 Nuikki has published the Wine Investing Report on a monthly basis and was also the first person in Europe to publish a book about wine investing. Nuikki is one of the most productive wine authors in Europe. Several wine themed books of his have been published in recent years, most recently publications in English and German: Drinking History ­ Stories from Wines and Vintages 1870-1970; Mouton-Rothschild Art and Wine; Wine Views and Black and White Wine Stories. Nuikki is an award-winning photographer who has exhibited his artwork all over the world. He is also the luckiest man in the world, having hit seven holes-in-one! Essi Avellan MW, is the second ever Master of Wine from the Nordic countries. She was awarded the Tim Derouet Memorial Award and Lily Bollinger Medal for excellence in the Master of Wine examination. Avellan is the Editor-in-Chief of FINE Champagne Magazine, and also contributes to a number of newspapers and wine and food magazines. Her main areas of expertise are champagnes, fine and rare wines. Juha Lihtonen is a co-founder of FINE Magazines and Editor of FINE The Wine Magazine, FINE The American Wine Magazine and FINE The Scandinavian Wine Magazine. Juha is a highly esteemed sommelier, winning several sommelier competitions in his home country; in 2003 he won the annual Best Sommelier of Nordic Countries award. Lihtonen has been a respected wine educator and worked as a wine host on a radio programme, as well as holding the title of wine buyer and restaurant concept developer for a major Scandinavian cruise company. Ralf Frenzel is the publisher of Tre Torri, who produce top quality gastronomy and wine books and magazines in the German speaking countries. Ralf Frenzel is one of the most famous sommeliers of all time, and he has been responsible for wine selections for numerous top restaurants throughout Europe. He has organised and worked in an astonishing number of the world's most prestigious wine tastings with the world's most renowned wine collectors. He is the Editor of the German version of FINE. Jan-Erik Paulson is one of the leading mature wine specialists in the world. His main areas of expertise are Bordeaux and Austrian wines. Paulson has gained fame in the past thirty years for the exclusive fine and rare wine tastings he arranges all around the world. He is also a rare wine merchant at www.rare-wine.com. The aforementioned group of fine and rare wine experts have collected notes and memories of the world's best wines for most of their adult lives. They have made fine wine their life and profession. Over 60 000 fine wines have been tasted by this pentad, giving them the perfect background to write such a demanding, comprehensive and daring ranking. It took an enormous amount of time to find consensus on the list of 1000 best wines, their ratings and the order which does the wines complete justice. This ranking will now not only be updated but the new list will be published every four months in the world's most exclusive wine magazine. In each magazine, we will introduce a number of wines with pictures and stories, as well as turning the spotlight on the wines of one specific region. In this issue, we have highlighted all the great Burgundian wines, and next time Italy will be in the limelight. ~ 37 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

NUMBER OF TASTING EXPERIENCES Since rare and mature wines are our focus and specialty, the question of bottle variation and storage history plays a significant role. The validity and trustworthiness of this book relies on the vast number of tasting experiences and bottles that have been assessed to give the wine its ranking. Our experts have tasted each wine from one to one hundred times, valuing certainty from a multitude of opinions and bottles. The points given to each wine derive from the best bottle evaluated. We provide information on how many times we have tasted each wine, which gives us a base for each assessment. Old and rare wines have been a popular target for wine fraud over the past few decades. As the authenticity of old bottles cannot always be proven, we only publish tasting notes from wines of known origin. We will separately list a few wines at the end of the book that clearly would belong to the 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made, but the authenticity of which we have no guarantee. This comprehensive book rates the 1000 best wines of all time ­ from 1774 to 2006 ­ according to their current drinkability and condition. When tasting most of the wines in this book, we have prior knowledge of both the producer and the vintage. The rating of the wines ­ using the American 100 points scale ­ is firstly based on the qualities of the wine at the moment of tasting, and secondly on the history and culture connected to the wine. It needs to be remembered that our ratings differ a great deal, for example, from the rating system used by Robert Parker or the Wine Spectator. We do not give additional points for the wine's future potential; we base our assessment only on its present quality and ability to give pleasure now, both physically and mentally. Therefore our points have a tendency to rise when the wine is approaching maturity. To be fair to immature fine wines, we have excluded assessment of any red wines produced post-2000. The future updates of this book will deal with those wines as they mature. Recent white wine and sparkling wine launches are taken into account. One of the greatest strengths of this book is its up-to-date evaluations and tasting notes. Only wines tasted since 2000 are taken into account. The reader can therefore trust the accuracy of the notes and condition of the wines. In addition to full tasting notes, some essential background to the wines, vintages and producers is given to enlighten the qualities, histories and stories of the fine wines to the reader. As the potential of the wine is not taken into account, we give estimates about future potential and optimal drinking time for each wine in the tasting notes. Uniquely, we also offer an insight into required decanting times, in order to make the best of each fine wine experience. 2010/2040 x27 How to use the ranking READING OUR TASTING NOTES Our five experts have all contributed numerous tasting notes to the book. Therefore, the style and focus of the assessment may vary by individual. Our group of experts has agreed on the most important parameters of the evaluations. We focus on describing the personality and essence of the wine: its acidity, fruit, tannins, structure, depth and length. All of these factors are crucial when evaluating the balance of a wine, and balance, in our shared opinion, is the most important factor in the quality of a wine. Unfortunately, even the best wines can be ruined by treating and storing them incorrectly, so the tasting note can only apply to the bottle in question and not the wine in general. Key to our points 100p - Sheer perfection for all senses through every parameter of wine quality ­ a true gift from nature. 97­99p - A near perfect experience. The wine and its history are of a unique genre. As a tasting experience, the wine is extraordinary and unforgettable. Impeccable harmony, complexity and one-of-akind personality. 94­96p - An outstanding wine, which is produced using the highest standards of quality, and which gives a balanced and unique experience when enjoyed. 91­93p - An excellent wine that has a refined style, balanced structure and nuanced finesse. 88­90p - A good wine, close to excellent. Harmonious wine but lacks the complexity and personality of an excellent wine. 80­87p - An average wine with less character, intensity, structure and elegance. 70­79p - A modest and straightforward wine lacking life and harmony. 50­69p - An almost non-drinkable, empty wine. ~ 38 ~

LEVELS Ullage Bordeaux / Burgundy DECANTING D 3 h / G 4 h Bordeaux / Burgundy The level of the wine is the indicator that tells most about a wine's condition and its storage history. When a wine ages the evaporation through the cork causes the level in the bottle to drop. The lower the level, the greater the risk the wine is oxidised and spoilt. The level also has a significant influence on the price paid for the wine. In this book the levels mentioned are based on the list presented here: 1. By the neck ­ the normal level of young wines, and often that of older wines re-corked at the estate. Especially good level for wines older than 15 years. Influence on the price of the wine: full price. 2. Bottom neck ­ Good level for wines of all ages. Especially good level for wines older than 20 years. Influence on the price of the wine: full price. 3. Top-shoulder ­ Normal level for wines 15 to 25 years old. Influence on the price of the wine: 10­15%. 4. Upper-shoulder ­ Acceptable level for wines older than 25 years. An especially good level for wines more than 50 years old. Influence on the price of the wine: 20­25%. 5. Mid-shoulder ­ A sign of a weakening cork or a warning of a possible deterioration of the wine. If the clarity and colour of the wine and the position of the cork are in good shape, the wine is probably in good order, especially if it is more than 60 years old. This is quite a normal level for wines from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Influence on the price of the wine: 30­50%. 6. Mid-low-shoulder ­ Already quite a risk, especially for wines not bottled on the estate. This level is not acceptable with wines less than 50 years of age. Influence on the price of the wine: 50­70%. 7. Low-shoulder ­ Usually a clear sign of an already spoiled wine, especially if the wine is less than 80 years old. A wine like this is usually on the market if the wine in question or its label is particularly rare. Influence on the price of the wine: 70­80%. Wines from the late 18th and early 19th centuries make an exception to this rule. GLASS TIME D 3 h / G 4 h Capsule Bordeaux Ullage: the space between the cork and the wine. With each tasting note we have also mentioned the time that the wine held on to its best qualities in the glass after pouring. In particular, wines from the 19th and early 20th centuries awaken to life in a decanter very quickly, but that glorious, last breath echoing life and freedom often lasts only ten minutes, even after a short decantation period of 5­15 minutes. Tears have not always been far away at such, fortunately rare, occasions, when we have decanted the wine too early and realised that a wine with 50 dignified years behind it, which was at its most lively and delicate right after decanting, had no life left when we started to pour it into the glasses of our guests forty-five minutes later. The time estimates we have given in this book tell merely of the stability in the glass of the wine in question, not that of the estate's wines in general or that of the vintage's. Capsule Capsule WHEN TO DRINK 2010/2040 x27 Burgundy (Rhône, Optimum drinking time Loire Valley, Today, mature fine wines can be found on many good quality wine Southern France) store's lists. Wines from 1970­1990 are easily accessible, along with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ullage: sp ace between the cor k and the wine . Ullage: sp ace between the cor k and the wine . 3 cm 5 cm 7 cm Since bottles used in Burgundy do not have "shoulders", it is not practical to use the same terms to describe the level of the wine as with the wines of Bordeaux. The level in these burgundy bottles is indicated with centimetres in relation to the cork. The condition of the wine is less affected by the level in the slim bottles of Burgundy than in the shouldered bottles of Bordeaux. For example, in a 40-year-old burgundy red wine 5­6cm can still be considered a good level, and not even an 8cm drop in the level is necessarily a sign of a wine gone bad, though it has a great influence on the price The bottle used in Burgundy is also often used in Rhône, the Loire valley and in southern France. recommendations concerning maturity degree and drinking time. But as soon as one goes further back in history than the 1970s the recommendations become more difficult and fewer in number, and the insecurity of the wine's condition increases. The advice and recommendations we have given in this magazine rest upon our own experiences of the wine in question, and on our opinion of its lasting potential in the future. They are based on the assumption that the wine has been stored correctly and will continue to stay that way. MOST RECENT TASTING TIME 2010/2040 x27 ~ 39 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s There are moments when we wonder at the lavish comments that a wine we have just tasted ­ now trivial and lifeless ­ has received in the past from wine experts we respect. Sometimes the reason for this is that the ratings of the wine date back several decades. However, time and again we find the reason from within ourselves: in our inexperience and ignorance, we may have decanted the wine too early and it has "died", or perhaps too late, thus denying it the time to even come to life before tasting. Longevity is a fine quality in a wine. It can be close to magical when an old vintage is enjoyed at its prime. However, even the best wine is too easily ruined by drinking it at the wrong time, and we are not talking about decades, or even years, but hours and minutes. In our opinion all mature wines profit from decanting for two reasons: firstly, to separate the wine from any sediment it may have thrown during its long maturation in the bottle, and secondly to allow the wine to breathe, which allows the wine to develop and show us all its complexities and subtleties. If possible, we also ensure that the wine has been in an upright position before decanting for at least a day or two. There are no hard and fast rules as to the length of time needed for a wine to breathe, but because air literally breathes life into wine, and conversely also leads to its death, it is particularly important to know how much time to give a wine in both the decanter and glass. That is why with each tasting note we mention the time that the wine in question needed, in our opinion, to breathe and develop. The time we have noted is based simply on our own experiences with the wine, and should once again be read as a guideline only, and not as proven scientific truth.

100p 1 1 Château Latour 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x 94 D2h/G3h Our unanimous highest rating went to the fantastic Château Latour 1961. It is a truly unique, classic and perfect wine. The Latour 1961 was tasted by us more than 90 times, and only on eleven occasions did it score any less than a faultless 100 points! No other wine from the approximately 60 000 wines that we tasted has as exceptional and perfect a track-record as the Latour 1961. Although the year 1961 was not perfect at Château Latour, the wines were. A very rainy winter was followed by an exceptionally warm February. Growth started in the first few days of February, that is to say, one month early. The first half of March was very warm and the first leaves were noted on March 10. April was unstable and predominantly cold, slowing down growth. The end of May was very cold and on May 29, disaster struck. The flowers froze and the sterile grapes dried up immediately after. Three quarters of the crop was lost, there had never been frosts in May before. July was not good on the whole, being overcast with no rain or sun. In the first three weeks of August, the vineyards lacked both water and sun but fine weather settled in on August 24 and continued without a break until September 28 (almost as dry as in 1949). It rained on September 29 and 30, but harvesting took place from September 19 to 28. The weather was very hot, which caused problems with vinification. Yields were very poor, as had been expected, so the harvest was short. Almost all of the bottles we have tasted have been in very good condition, with only a few of them being top-shoulder or lower. The ideal decanting time seems to be two hours. Our last five bottles, all came directly from the Château, lived up to the romantic memory of our previous experiences. The best bottle of them had a beautiful, dark-red, fully mature colour which was almost orange on the rim. The scent was sound and open, classic, a perfectly merged bouquet. The presence of fruit was unbelievably rich. This sublimely fat, firm, still quite youthful, full, very long and abundantly fruity classic injected new life into our well-trained senses. Perfect balance and structure as always. Time lost its meaning again. The sensations we experienced in that moment are almost impossible to describe. What we loved most about this Goliath was the endless, awe-inspiring finish. Not only was the mouthfeel like drinking liquid silk but the aristocratic finish of multi-layered Cabernet stayed on the palate for an eternity. It was the best wine we had ever encountered. We revere to it deeply. ~ 40 ~

3 100p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 1995/2020 x4 D1h/G3h This wine will remain a relic of the ancient times of the wine world. Vintage 1945 is the last ever Romanée-Conti made from the ancient pinot noir fin -vines dating back to 1585. These vines, with their descendants, had produced highly esteemed grapes for over 360 years. Thus, it was an inconvenient decision for the board of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to renew the historic vines. Unfortunately there was no other option, since the disastrous small aphid phylloxera, which had first appeared in Vosne-Romanée in 1882, had finally taken over also the Romanée-Conti and Richebourg vineyards. While most other winegrowers had grafted their vines to resistant American rootstock decades earlier, the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti had fought against the aphid successfully for over 60 years with carbon disulphide. Apparently the Second World War had taken its toll and there were shortages of everything as well as the carbon disulphide. The vineyards began to decline during the war and, due to the impulsion of new partner Henri Leroy, the vines of Romanée-Conti were torn up after the harvest in 1945 and replaced in 1947 with grafted clones. Luckily this harvest became the legendary full stop. The severe frosts in mid spring reduced the crop before the growing season had even started properly. The weather changed rapidly to beautiful during the end of the spring, and a hot and dry summer followed. The grapes became super concentrated and the harvest was superb in quality but unfortunately restricted in quantity. It is very difficult to find this vintage available anymore. This vintage only produced 608 bottles. Fine looking bottle with 3 cm level. Decanted one hour. The wine is very deep, dark and richly coloured with a unique exotic nose of oriental spices, black truffles and plenty of depth ­ very lively! On the palate a full, unbelievably concentrated and sturdy wine. Chewy, intense and showing not a trace of its age ­ this wine will last forever! Magnificent in a good old-fashioned way! The best burgundy we have ever tasted. 2 100p BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x40 D2h/G2h ~ 41 ~ 3 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1945 (Pauillac) F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

100p 4 4 Château Margaux 1900 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 20010/now x23 D 45 min / G 2 h It was 1977, and the young, 24-year-old Corinne Mentzelopoulos was very impressed as she stepped out onto the bright white stairway of the 19th-century palace. She had just finished a lunch served in a dark, ramshackle dining room. She could not yet foresee that as a result of the handshake between the two gentlemen on the stairs, her life would soon change. Her father, André Mentzelopoulos, became the first Greek winegrower in Bordeaux, having purchased Château Margaux from Pierre Ginestet for 75 million francs. The historic estate had changed hands once again. The estate has been occupied since at least the 12th century, but it was only with the arrival of the Lestonnac family in the 16th century that wine production became of particular importance. In the 1570s Pierre de Lestonnac cleared many of the grain fields to make way for grapes. By 1700 the estate covered its present area of 265 hectares, and the 78 hectares devoted to vines have remained essentially unchanged since then. Château Margaux has sought to achieve excellence in its wines for over 400 years, through painstaking and necessarily long studies of its terroir, thanks mainly to a constant desire to learn and innovate; by remaining sensitive to demanding markets, and above all through a passionate commitment that has been shared by the families that have succeeded each other at the estate. At the end of the 17th century it became a part of the nascent elite First Growths, long before being established officially by the Classification of 1855. Since then, Château Margaux has known fame and fortune, experiencing first-hand how ephemeral both of these are... Today Corinne Mentzelopoulos, supported by her team ­ led by Paul Pontallier ­ and following in her father's footsteps, devotes her time and energy to sharing her enthusiasm for this wine, whose name is synonymous with greatness, balance and harmony. Pontallier has drawn most of his learning and production philosophy from Peynaud. Respecting the unique terroir of Margaux and applying this to the wine of every unique year, without the label of the winemaker, represent Peynaud's philosophy and Pontallier has stuck to these ideals honourably since Peynaud stepped aside from wine production in 1990. The active and close cooperation between Pontallier and Mentzelopoulos has produced magnificent vintages: 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2003 and 2005. It remains to be seen how well the new generation can perpetuate Corinne's success and the history of the estate. It is certain that Corinne will not step aside for a long time, but looking 50 years into the future, she says: "Who knows what the world will be like then? I just hope my children are still around and are here manageing the estate. But can things get much better for Margaux when it is already in the minds of all wine lovers in the world? Should I keep my fingers crossed?" The 1900 vintage can be called the best vintage of all time in Bordeaux. It was an absolutely perfect vintage that produced long-lived wines. At Château Margaux the grapes were turned into pure gold. Production was nearly 30 000 cases, which is almost exactly the same as in 1982. This monumental wine is considered to be the wine of the century by many wine lovers. Three tastings during the last year convinced us that there is indeed something magical about it. Excellent-looking château bottling. Good top-shoulder level. Decanted one hour. Still a surprisingly intensive tawny colour, the complex and rich aromas burst out of the glass ­ blackcurrant, butterscotch, farmyard and animal aromas. Intensive medium-bodied taste with moderately high acidity, forming a great balance with the silky tannin. Ripe fruitiness combines attractively with velvety tannins and an immensely long finish with walnut flavour. The great complexity, youthfulness and refined muscular structure make this wine sensational. It still seems to have great potential for further ageing. ~ 42 ~

~ 43 ~ 4 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

~ 44 ~

Château Lafite F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s ~ 45 ~

100p 5 5 Château Pétrus 1961 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x21 D2h/G3h 7 100p Château Cheval Blanc 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x55 D 1.5 h / G 2 h 8 100p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1870 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/now x8 D 15 min / G 1 h 6 9 100p 100p Château Haut-Brion 1945 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2009/2010 x 26 D2h/G4h Château Pétrus 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x38 D2h/G2h ~ 46 ~

10 100p Château Lafleur 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x12 D1h/G3h This picturesque estate produces around 18 000 bottles per year, which is less than half the production of its famous neighbour, Château Pétrus. The tiny production and great demand have made Lafleur wines hard to find. When it comes to this legendary wine from a superb vintage, it is almost impossible. A peculiar thing with Lafleur is that the owners, the Robin family, have been producing this outstanding wine in very primitive conditions ­ in a barn with poultry and rabbits. This changed only in 1984 when the barn was dedicated solely to wine production by Marie Robin's cousins, the Guinaudeaus, who took over the estate. Château-bottled with high-shoulder level. Decanted one hour. A moderately deep brick-red colour with some cloudiness. An intense youthful nose of ripe red berries dominates: cherries and brambles alongside raisins and floral tones. After a while more aromas seep out: spices, meaty nuances and tar ­ mainly secondary and tertiary aromas. The medium-bodied wine has a crisp acidity and loads of dark fruit, cherries and wild strawberries. The tannins are powdery but elegant. The finish of the wine is very fresh and long with a mouth-watering effect. An astonishing satin-like texture!! ~ 47 ~ 10 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

100p 11 11 Château d'Yquem 1811 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 1996/2010 x13 D 30 min / G 1 h 12 100p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1963 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2020 x5 D6h/G4h 13 100p Château Le Pin 1982 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x9 D3h/G2h 14 100p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x4 D2 h / G 2 h The greatest obstacle of the 1962 vintage has been its role as a successor to the incomparable 1961. On the other hand, the lack of fame has hidden many a splendid wine from the general public. This monumental La Tâche was acquired directly from the domain in 1991. It still looked like it was bottled yesterday. The wine proved worthy of its reputation. A splendid, perfect balance between fruit and acidity, which is typical to this vintage. An intense and abundant taste with chocolate and leather, and a full, pleasantly heavy nature. A genuinely elegant and long aftertaste. Truly a great wine. 15 100p Château d'Yquem 1921 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x21 D2h/G2h The harvest of 1921 took 39 days to pick and was the last vintage that the Yquem owner Comte de Lur-Saluces sold in cask. Decanted for 45 minutes, it retained its best characteristics for 3 hours after opening. Bottle outwardly in good condition. Château bottling with top-shoulder level. Very dark, deep-golden colour, although not as dark as the estate bottlings of the same vintage we had tasted earlier. Fresh, vivid, honeyed nose with hints of crème brûlée and coffee. A magnificent combination of mystery and style. A delicious wine with all the components in place. Ideal combination of acidity and sweetness. Very creamy, tight and multi-layered wine, but at the same time wonderfully light and lively ­ a fantastic yet rare combination. Clean, soft and unbelievably long aftertaste. Yquem at its best and most genuine. ~ 48 ~ 16 100p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2010 x5 D 30 min / G 15 min

19 100p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2025 x9 D3h/G4h We have only tasted this Queen of all Wines eleven times. But those precious times have been impressive enough to confirm to us that this great La Tâche is also one of the most remarkable wines that Domaine de La Romanée-Conti has ever produced. Time will eventually tell. A beautiful bottle that appears brand new. After two hours' decanting the nose is still closed, requiring a few more hours in the glass before it begins to show its whole array of qualities. When it is truly open, the bouquet is one of the most sensational ever. A gorgeously ripe and fragrant nose of dark cherries, raspberries, liquorice and oriental spices. A full, plump and highly concentrated wine. After five hours it does not show any signs of hardness or tiring fruit. A perfectly balanced and well-structured unity with an absolutely fantastic and pure, sweet finish. A youthful masterpiece, which might one day find itself on the top of our list. 20 100p Château Pétrus 1989 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2040 x27 D3h/G4h 17 21 100p 100p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1959 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x37 D1h/G2h Château d'Yquem 1945 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x11 D3h/G3h 100p Château d'Yquem 1819 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2004/now x2 D 10 min / G 2 h ~ 49 ~ 21 18 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

22 22 100p Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1985 (Tuscany) ITALY 2009/2020 x12 D 1.5h / G 2.5 h The saying "behind every great wine is a great man" is fairly true in the history of wines. Several of today's legendary wines have been born out of the strength and foresight of wine pioneers who have had the vision and courage to create something out of the ordinary in their region. Often these men have lived in and influenced wine regions that prior to their arrival had produced at best mediocre wines for decades or even centuries. In such a way, Brunello di Montalcino owes its origins to Ferruccio Biondi Santi; the Bodegas Vega Sicilia Unico to Domingo de Garramiola y Arbe; Château Musar to Gaston Hochar; Penfolds Grange to Max Schubert; Barca Velha to Fernando Nicolau de Almeida; and Tignanello to Marchese Piero Antinori. Similarly, Sassicaia was the result of the drive and foresight of Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, a native of Piedmont, along with guidance from Piero Antinori's winemaker Giacomo Tachis. In the 1920s, while a student in Pisa, the Marquis della Rocchetta dreamt of creating a "refined" wine. Like many members of the Italian aristocracy at the time, he preferred the taste of the finest Bordeaux, and Château Margaux was his particular favourite. In 1940 he and his wife moved to a Tuscan estate, the Tenuta San Guido, located a few miles from Bolgheri, a small town on the Tuscan coast. Because of its proximity to the sea, Bolgheri had never before been considered as a quality wine region. After settling down, Marquis della Rocchetta experimented with several grape varieties and came to the conclusion that Cabernet had the refined bouquet he was looking for. In 1942, he planted one thousand cuttings of Cabernet vines on the hillsides of Castiglioncello, which in his opinion was similar in location to Graves in Bordeaux. Graves is "gravel" in French, and, similarly, the soil in Castiglioncello gave its name to Sassicaia, which in the Tuscan dialect means "stony grounds". To make wine that had Cabernet Sauvignon as its primary variety was a brave decision in those days, when no one had even considered making wines from Bordeaux varieties on Italian soil. Despite protest from the locals, he kept experimenting with Cabernet Sauvignon as a sideline, separate from the main family business of raising thoroughbred race horses. While it was never his intention to make a commercial wine, he "unintentionally" created the most influential wine in modern Italian history. The first bottles of Sassicaia appeared in small quantities in 1948, and were all enjoyed by the owner and his guests on the estate. From then on to the early 1960s, Sassicaia was a completely private estate, and all the wines were consumed on the estate itself. Each year, a small number of cases were stored in the cellars, and the Marquis discovered that the wine seriously improved with age. In the mid-1960s he planted two more vineyards with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The first one, the new Sassicaia vineyard (about 10 hectares), was situated approximately 300 metres lower than the original vineyard, as was the second one, named Aianova (three hectares). In time all the wines produced from these vineyards became known as Sassicaia. After almost 30 years of experimentation and solid work, the Marquis decided to release Sassicaia's 1968 vintage to the open market using the distribution network of his cousin Antinori in the early 1970s. It was an instant sensation. At a Decanter tasting of Cabernet wines in London in 1978, Sassicaia's vintage 1972 beat the other 33 wines present from France and California, and since then Sassicaia has been one of the leading wines of the world. It is in great demand among wine collectors and investors. The Marquis della Rocchetta passed away in 1983. His son, Marquis Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta, now oversees all estate operations. The best vintage of the 1980s in Tuscany was by far 1985, and the best Italian wine of that year was Sassicaia. This vintage is in a different league from any other Sassicaia ever made, even the legendary 1972. Moderately intense, ruby-red colour. Very open and complex nose full of violets, ripe blackcurrants, dark chocolate, cedar wood, spices and tobacco. Rich medium-bodied palate, showing fresh acidity and intense sweet dark fruits alongside ripe velvety tannins. The taste is very concentrated, savoury and long-lasting. A really elegant wine with enough energy to hold well for years or even decades. ~ 50 ~

~ 51 ~ 22 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

100p 23 23 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2020 x6 D 2 h / G2 h The 1985 was one of the first vintages when the young, dynamic and talented winemaker Hervé de Ferrer was responsible for the entire production at DRC (André Noblet passed away the same year). The harvesting started exceptionally late ­ on October 6th ­ at DRC. This was a whole week later than the region's average. This courageous decision proved to be a successful one from the young winemaker. A fantastically stylish and multi-dimensional accomplishment. The bottle was in fine condition, the level being 2cm. Decanted for two hours, this deep ruby-red, full-bodied wine is so well balanced that it is difficult to find any imperfection in it whatsoever. A powerful, explosive nose: herbaceous and earthy with ripe black cherry and smoky aromas and a sweet, menthol-like edge. This is a big mouthful, a giant of a wine. About as deep and complex as any burgundy we have ever experienced. The flavours are concentrated and expansive. Sweet and silky aftertaste. Ageing gracefully, and drinking well now. 26 99p Champagne Goût Amricain Heidsieck & Monopole 1907 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x15 D 15 h / G 20 min 27 99p Cristal Roederer 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 30 min The 1961 was a magnificent vintage in most regions of France. Champagne had challenges in the early part of the growing season but eventually ripening proceeded well and yielded some remarkable wines in below average yields, but with attractive richness and structured acidity. This vintage is usually awarded 4 stars in Champagne. It is a vintage whose best champagnes are very enjoyable today, with fine bubbles still alive in these fully mature wines. Champagne was very different in 1961. Surface area under production was 12 033ha compared to 31 924ha in 2005. Average grape prices were in the range of 2.90 FrF whereas they were 4.60 in 2005. Therefore if one manages to find some well cellared bottles there will be some great deals to be made. Cristal Rosé was one of the most successful and rarest champagnes of the year; sheer perfection to our senses. Excellent bottle with good level. A glossy medium-deep golden colour with a delicate orange tinge. An extremely vinous nose of dried fruits, brioche and nuts. A very light sparkle remains in the wine, but this champagne has such great structure and texture that one does not miss the sensation of bubbles. A fine acid structure refreshes this lively and rich wine. A refined and velvety mouth feel with a full-body and long, harmonious finish. A monumental example of champagne's capabilities. 24 99p Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1827 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/now x2 D1h/G2h 25 99p Château Cheval Blanc 1921 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x17 D 20 min / G 2 h ~ 52 ~

28 99p Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1974 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2010 x24 D 30 min / G 2 h Founders Joe and Alice Heitz embarked on their illustrious journey in 1961, when there were fewer than a dozen wineries scattered across the Napa Valley. With the purchase of their first eight-acre vineyard just south of St. Helena, Joe's years of intense study and experience quickly translated into a reputation for bold and brilliant winemaking. Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most distinctive wines in Napa Valley. The distinctiveness lies in its unique style with profound aromas of mint and eucalyptus derived from the big gum trees shading the vineyard. On the palate the wine is charming, being less jammed than most Napa Cabernets and reminiscent of the classic Bordeaux style of Mouton-Rothschild. It has even been called the Mouton of Napa. Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has the most praiseworthy history of any singlevineyard wine in Napa. It is an iconic wine. While many other successful wineries that started in the 1960s have lost their flair and status on the market, Martha's Vineyard is still capable of rivalling the modern cult wines. The best evidence of its greatness was given in the full vertical Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon tasting in June, where all of its 35 vintages ever produced were evaluated. The results were amazing. The wines reached the average score of 91 points. It is fair to say that there are not many other wineries in the world that can provide as reliable a vertical. The wines have a great balance, elegance and continuity. Martha's Vineyard is located in Oakville, just below the Harlan Estate, on a gently sloping 34-acre vineyard with a small-sized special Cabernet clone. "It is gravelled loam on an alluvial soil that contributes a unique essence of minerals in the terroir," Kathleen Heitz Myers explains. The site, with eastern orientation on the foothills of the Mayacamas, enjoys the first rays of sunshine in the mornings while avoiding the direct hot afternoon sun in a shady, cooling microclimate. The vineyard is cultivated with certified organic practices. Philosophy in winemaking "An important part of the legacy of Martha's Vineyard is showcasing the authentic varietal character of this incomparable Cabernet clone with its layers of complexity and remarkable overall balance. Through our extended five-year ageing process, the wine consistently and elegantly portrays the pure flavours and unique characteristics of Martha's Vineyard. We continually strive to maintain a balance between innovation and a commitment to our winemaking heritage. While we have made subtle refinements through the years, Martha's Vineyard Cabernet remains known as a true classic for its consistency in quality and style," Kathleen Heitz Myers sums up. History Wine unites, goes the old saying. Two bottles of Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon united two families in a way that wine-lovers around the globe can be thankful. It was thanks to the generosity of the people who sold their site and house to Tom and Martha May in 1963. The Heitz bottles left as a welcome gift appealed to the Mays' palate and they visited the Heitz Cellars. They met with Joe and Alice Heitz and a lifetime bond was created. Later, a handshake sealed the lifetime contract between the families, where the Heitzs had exclusive rights to the fruit from the Mays' vineyard. When Joe received the first batch of fruit from the May vineyard, he realised that he had something precious in his hands which deserved to be vinified and bottled exclusively. The first vineyard-designated wine in the history of United States was born from the harvest of 1966. Experience 1974 was for California what 1961 was for Bordeaux. A great vintage all over, but the real star and probably the most legendary of all American wines was none other than Martha's Vineyard. It is to us like a semblance of the incredible Mouton 1945. Great eucalyptus nose, fantastically extravagant fruit and so much class. A truly great wine! Brilliant-looking bottle with a beautiful, artistic label. Decanted one hour. Dark brick-red with slight signs of oxidation in the colour. Open, clean and wonderful nose of cedar, eucalyptus and mild red fruits. The palate is very attractive and fat-textured, showing soft, lush tobacco, coffee, cedar notes and just enough acidity to provide a charming balance. Seems astonishingly Bordeaux-like. Indeed it is very well balanced with near-perfect structure. Very smooth and polished with extremely fine tannins. Exquisite, long and lingering finish. Breathtaking and surely destined for legendary status. ~ 53 ~ 28 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

Heitz Napa Valley ~ 54 ~

~ 55 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

99p 29 29 Côte Rotie La Turque Guigal 1985 (Rhône) BURGUNDY 2009/2025 x4 D4h/G3h Whenever there is discussion of the world's greatest Syrah wines, the name Guigal pops up. Over the span of six decades, the Guigal family business has grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious in the Rhône region. In the New World, similar success stories have come about in even shorter time spans, but in France this is considered an exceptionally fast growth rate. The success story started in 1946, when the talented winemaker Etienne Guigal resigned from his position at Vidal-Fleury. He founded the Guigal wine house and laid the foundations for success for which his son Marcel was largely responsible. A student of oenology, the 17-year-old Marcel had to quit his studies and assume an active role in his father's business when Etienne was unexpectedly struck blind in 1961. Marcel served as his father's eyes and aide in the cultivation and production. He also took over the development of the family business. Despite his young age, Marcel Guigal had a clear vision: he would become the leading producer of quality wines in the region. Instead of outsourcing the growing of grapes, the Guigals focused on ownership of vineyards. In addition to this, production facilities, production methods and equipment were constantly updated. The Guigals did, however, ensure that their operations respected regional traditions. In order to enhance quality, the Guigals worked to acquire ownership of vineyards. Purchased in 1965, the La Mouline plantation, just under one hectare located on the slopes of Côte Blonde, set the stage for the Guigals' present reputation. Introduced the very next year, the La Mouline single-vineyard proved to be a smashing success, and the active acquisition of vineyards continued. However, it would be more than 10 years before the Guigals introduced their next single-vineyard wine, La Landonne, in 1978. Just over two hectares in size, the plot was purchased piece by piece from 17 different small-scale growers. The Guigals finally revealed their true greatness in 1984, when they acquired the oldest winemaker in the Rhône, Etienne's former employer, Vidal-Fleury. This significant acquisition instantly made the Guigals the leading producer in the Côte-Rôtie region, giving them a 35 per cent share of the entire region's output. The acquisition also gave the Guigals ownership of Vidal-Fleury's La Turque plot. Introduced in 1985, La Turque cemented Guigal's reputation as one of the most prestigious producers of single-vineyard wines in the Rhône. The single-vineyard wines gave the Guigals the authority that helped them to profile their production from the Côtes-du-Rhône wines on. This is how Guigal evolved into the region's leading commercial AOC brand. Within Guigal's broad range of wines are three single-vineyard wines from Côte-Rotie: La Mouline (Côte Blonde), La Landonne (Côte Brune) and La Turque (Côte Brune). These three have become the most sought-after Rhône wines in the world. Situated on the Côte Brune, La Turque benefits from full southern exposure and a complex terroir made up of shale and iron oxide. 1985 was an excellent vintage with quite a small crop. After a flourishing flowering period, the summer was hot and dry. Heat continued into late harvest. Fine-looking bottle. Decanted for two hours. Feminine, perfumed, cherry and herb-scented bouquet with gentle toast and a chocolatey depth. Gorgeous layers of fruit. On the palate it is powerfully spicy, full of black pepper, satiny ripe cassis and black cherry, with a fullbodied, silky mouthfeel and very persuasive texture. Already very good, but should be even more splendid in the near future. ~ 56 ~ 30 99p Château Palmer 1961 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x20 D2h/G2h Considered to be one of the greatest vintages of the post-war period, 1961 nevertheless got off to a difficult start with two harsh frosts on April 21th and 29th. Most of the Merlot flowers were frozen to death. But after that short period, the weather could not have been better, although the vines suffered from the very hot, dry summer. The harvest took place under a cloudless sky and a small crop of healthy and ripe grapes were collected. Small volumes and high concentration combined to produce wines of truly exceptional quality. Because there was more technical knowledge and human care in fermentation in 1961 than 1928 and 1945, the wines were very attractive and supple from the beginning, in spite of their excessive tannins. These wines were deep in colour, creamy and consistent. This lovely looking bottle was found in a small wine-shop in Luxembourg. Château-bottled, the level was low-neck. Decanted for one hour. Very deep, dark and promising colour. The nose was incredible; wide open with an odd but seductive mix of chocolate, truffles, black currant and caramel-scented aromas. Full, rich and sweet wine with soft and well-balanced finish. Not as deep, fat and concentrated as we were hoping but one of the best bottles of Palmer from the 1961 vintage that we have encountered. This was very enjoyable, but unfortunately not as good as its legendary reputation would let one wish. This Palmer is excellent to drink now, and will last well few more decades, but our earnest advice is - don't wait, don't sell, just be kind to yourself and enjoy it now.

31 37 99p 99p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion1945 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x6 D3h/G1h Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1923 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x7 D 1 h / G 30 min In excellent condition, a rare bottling by Van der Meulen in Belgium. Decanted for 15 minutes, it held on to its best qualities in glass for 45 minutes. Belgian Van der Meulen was one of the most renowned and trustworthy wine wholesalers at the beginning of the 20th century. All the wine that was sold through them was also bottled by them. They were particularly known for their habit of choosing only the best vintages from the most notable producers. Each lot was tasted barrel by barrel, and only the best ones were chosen. The most famous wines bottled by Van der Meulen are Cheval Blanc 1947, Pétrus 1947 and Yquem 1921. The vintage 1923 was difficult at the beginning since the humidity and cold caused retarded flowering. The result was favourable with uneven fruit set guaranteeing limited yield. The favourable weather during the summer was followed by a partly rainy autumn. Luckily northern winds dried the vineyards and the harvest was accomplished by the beginning of October, turning this into an exceptional vintage producing very complex wines. The level of this Romanée-Conti was top-notch and the colour was a very dark, beautifully translucent red. The bouquet expressed something so magical, overwhelming with chocolate and coffee and warmth, that it would have melted any heart. Simply one of the most intoxicating aromas ever. The threshold to taste it grew almost too high to overcome. Very roasty, delicate, gentle and really multilayered and sophisticated wine. As a whole still almost perfect, but this was at its peak about 20 years ago. The aftertaste was smooth and stylishly seductive. A sensitive experience. 32 99p Château L´Evangile 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x6 D1h/G1h 33 99p Château Latour 1982 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2035 x31 D4h/G2h 34 99p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 1999/2010 x1 D 15 min / G 30 min 35 99p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x5 D1h/G2h It was in 1963 when Henri de Villaine's business partner Henri Leroy persuaded him to buy a plot of 0.342ha in the `new world' for him. This new world was on the other side of the Beaune in the Chassagne-Montrachet district. This plot was located in the highly esteemed Le Montrachet vineyard. Having only made red Grand Cru so far, this opened a new fascinating world of white wines to Henri de Villaine. Encouraged by the potential, Leroy and de Villaine acquired a second plot of 0.171ha in 1965. In the following growing season of 1966, both men were slightly worried after a difficult beginning. First they had spring hail and then a very poor start to the summer. Nevertheless, the growing conditions improved, and the harvest was carried out in very good conditions. All three bottles we opened were faultless. Decanted for one hour. A youthful light, golden colour. This is a fantastically vibrant wine. Wide and open nose of lemon, toast and butter layered over exotic fruit and truffles along with a layer of honey and spice. Astonishing concentration and length, giving this wine a strong presence. The wine's viscosity and extract level are unbelievably high. Beautiful to drink now, it should last for a decade or more. Perfectly balanced and structured with one of the longest and purest finishes one has ever experienced. 38 99p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1953 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x28 D1h/G2h Since Lafite is highly elegant and less massive than most other premier-cru wines, it is also most open to variations in quality, especially in weak years. Particularly from the 1960s until 1975, its quality was often not equal to other premier-cru wines. But from the year 1975 on its wines have lived up to their reputation. "The Perfection of Elegance" is a definition many critics connect with Lafite, and this celebrated 1953 Lafite justified this description convincingly. A perfect looking bottle and the level was by the neck. Decanted for two hours. Attractive, mature brick-red colour. Sound and open bouquet with a hint of mint and sweetness. Soft and pleasing, mouthfilling wine. Incredible elegance and a feminine, classic Lafite with great depth and fragrant finish. Sensitive and multilayered, lingering experience. Tasted 28 times in the last ten years with very variable notes. This vintage shows large bottle variations. At Lafite they needed close to a year to bottle everything from cask to cask. The best bottles were perfect, but more than a few were already quite onedimensional and dry. But with a little bit of luck this exquisite Lafite is the best Lafite you will ever taste - a marvellous wine. 98p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1962 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2020 x10 D1h/G4h ~ 57 ~ 38 36 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

30 45 98p Château Pétrus 1990 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x16 D3h/G1h 46 98p Vintage Pol Roger 1911 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2002/2010 x2 D 5 min / G 30 min 47 98p Château Pétrus 1982 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2040 x13 D 3 h / G 3,5 h 39 98p BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x14 D1h/G2h 98p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1961 (Pomerol) 48 Château Lafleur 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x5 D1h/G2h 40 99p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/now x14 D1h/G1h 49 98p Richebourg Henri Jayer 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2025 x2 D2h/G2h 41 98p Château Haut-Brion 1929 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x15 D1h/G3h 50 98p Château Latour 1928 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2025 x7 D 30 min / G 1 h 42 98p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1875 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/now x3 D 45 min / G 1 h 51 98p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2020 x12 D1h/G1h The best burgundies of this vintage, which was one of last century´s finest, are rich and multilayered, so great hopes were placed on this particular wine, which is maybe the most famous of its region. Both the bottle and the wine seemed to be in perfect condition. Decanted for two hours. Oriental spices, truffles and sweet fruitiness could be sensed in the bouquet. A fascinatingly seductive combination. A very youthful, rich, soft, pure and elegant wine. Considerably more vital than the colour would have led us to expect. A balanced acidity and tight fruitiness, long and pampering aftertaste. A gentle but most impressive acquaintance. 43 98p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1961 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2009/2040 x24 D5h/G2h 44 98p Echezeux Henri Jayer 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x4 D2 h / G 1 h ~ 58 ~

52 98p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1959 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x26 D2h/G2h The La Mission Haut-Brion property was donated in 1664 to a religious congregation founded by Saint Vincent de Paul ­ the Lazarists or Prêcheurs de la Mission. It was confiscated by the state during the French revolution and then sold in 1792. Ownership changed hands several times until the Woltner family bought it in 1919. It was the Woltners, and particularly Henri Woltner, who built up the estate's reputation to where it stands today. It remained in their family until 1983, when it was bought by the owners of its illustrious neighbour, Château Haut Brion. La Mission Haut Brion had been the only real competition for Haut Brion for decades and many wine lovers around the world had feared that the distinct difference in character of the two neighbours would disappear as it was now being made by one and the same winemaker, the brilliant Jean-Bernard Delmas. These fears have fortunately proved to be unfounded with both wines continuing to be among the very greatest in the world while still being very distinct and different in style. Around 1920, Frédéric Woltner and his family took over La Mission. The Woltners were impassioned vintners imbued with a desire to continually improve their product. They remained the estate's owners for most of the twentieth century and are largely responsible for the eminent position held by La Mission in the eyes of the world today. La Mission pioneered winemaking in the 1920s by introducing glasslined metal fermentation tanks. These were more hygienic and easier to clean than the traditional wooden vats, but the greatest advantage was the ability to cool the vats during fermentation by running cold water over them. Excessively high fermentation temperatures can kill off the yeast before fermentation is finished, causing an increased risk of bacteria converting the residual sugar into vinegar, leading to volatile acidity. The common way of lowering the fermentation temperature at this time was to add sacks of ice to the must, thereby cooling but also diluting the wine. By fermenting at lower temperatures, La Mission retained important aroma products in the wine and could keep the wine on the lees for a longer time, resulting in a wine with deeper colour and more extract. On 2 November 1983, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A., already the owner of Château Haut-Brion, bought Château La Mission HautBrion from the descendants of the Woltner family. La Mission HautBrion is now one of the jewels of the estates, after the Dillon family totally renovated the château and added state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. Today, a new generation watches over the destiny of the estate. Prince Robert of Luxembourg and his mother, Duchess of Mouchy, who is President, oversee the management of the properties belonging to Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. The "vintage of the century" was foretold and named already before the harvest. After a few false starts, the wines have proved magnificent. It was very hot during harvesting, which started on September 23 and ended on October 3 at Château La Mission HautBrion. An excellent magnum. Decanted for two hours. Deep and clear red-brick colour, with aromas of sweet plum fruit, chocolate, blackcurrant, tobacco and meat. Very open and delicate nose. Very big and muscular La Mission style, similar to 1955 and 1950. It still has powerful tannins and many layers of sweet, velvety fruit flavours on the palate. Nicely balanced with quite low acidity. The finish is extremely long and silky. This 1959 may be the best vintage for drinking today and over the next 10 years. ~ 59 ~ 52 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

98p 53 53 Château Pétrus 1921 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x18 D1h/G2h 54 98p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1961 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x34 D1h/G3h 55 98p Château Latour 1929 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x22 D 1,5 h / G 1 h 56 98p Vin de Constance 1870 (South-Africa) SOUTH-AFRICA 1998/2020 x2 D1h/G1h 59 98p Château Haut-Brion 1961 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x27 D2h/G3h This spectacular vintage had a rough start due to a cold period at the end of May causing severe coulure. After a poor fruit set in late spring, the weather changed into very hot and dry for the summer, actually the driest on record. Very fine weather in September guaranteed ideal ripeness of grapes and extremely high concentration. The rainfall this year was almost half the average in Haut-Brion. Both of the two bottles were in good condition. Decanted for two hours. This is Haut-Brion at its best without a doubt. Very dark, garnet in colour. Gorgeously intense nose exotic, sweet black fruits and oriental spices. Full-bodied, very well balanced with an excellent structure. This finely concentrated but generously open wine shows a lovely sweet, round and intense ending. A real joy of a wine. 57 98p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1982 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2010/2035 x18 D3h/G3h 58 98p Vintage Port Cockburn 1878 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2020 x3 D2h/G6h ~ 60 ~

60 98p Vintage Pol Roger 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x5 D 10 min / G 40 min 61 98p Madeira Extra Réserve Solera `Napoléon Réserve' Blandy's 1792 MADEIRA 2006/2060 x6 D3h/G3h 62 98p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x14 D3h/G2h 98p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1989 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2009/2035 x24 D4h/G2h 64 98p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1975 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2030 x21 D2h/G2h 65 98p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2035 x8 D5h/G2h This picturesque parcel of La Romanée-Conti was blessed with an astonishing vintage. Although the vignerons were hoping for the best they feared the worst when the vintage faced the unexpectably warm winter with temperatures of over 20C in February and March encourageing the vegetative growth of the vines. The fear of the vignerons came true when the cool and rainy weather took place from April to June, delaying the flowering. The fruit set was very uneven, reducing the crop size. Then came the hot summer bringing hope back to vignerons until the long dry season threatened the vines with drought. The early ripening saved the vintage and the super-concentrated grapes provided an exceptional vintage. Interestingly enough for La Romanée-Conti this vintage was not only top vintage for quality but also a record one in terms of quantity for two decades. There were 7 446 bottles made. Excellent-looking bottle. Decanted for two hours. Deeppurple colour, with orange and ruby reflections. Even after two hours' decanting, the wine was slightly closed on the nose however with some swirling and a little bit of patience everything opened up and blossomed into the most multifaceted and intense bouquet one could long for. Enormous structure but such a fine balance that despite its substance, the wine shows great elegance and class. On the palate it was marvellously sweet and tasty with plum, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavours that lingered indefinitely. This full-bodied and intense wine can be thought of as nothing but a masterpiece. ~ 61 ~ 66 98p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x8 D1h/G3h Another super vintage that had first a cold spring and beginning of summer, which retarded the flowering and overall vegetative growth. Due to this the crop was left relatively small. In the latter part of August, sunny weather finally arrived and lasted until the very end of harvesting, thereby guaranteeing perfect extraction, a high level of tannins and concentration of the grapes. The vintage of the decade. Fine looking La Tâche. Level was 2cm. Decanted for oneand-a-half hours. Light dark colour with a tight orange rim. Amazingly youthful nose with aromas of sweet cherries, violets, leather and spice. Very expansive and feminine wine with flavours of candied cherries, raspberries and liquorice on the palate. This full-bodied wine has a wonderful balance between all the elements. A finely-tuned red wine of finesse, superb structure and long, supple finish. 66 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 63

67 Château Cheval Blanc ~ 62 ~

67 98p Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2009/2025 x6 D 2,5 h / G 3 h Whether by design or by pure chance, certain places in the world are exceptional. Cheval Blanc is one of these. Combining a unique soil with a symbiotic mix of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grape varieties, Cheval Blanc produces a wine that has the rare quality of being good at any age. It is without doubt one of the most consistent wines in the world. In the 18th century, a large area of the current Cheval Blanc estate was covered in vines. It is said that in the place where the whitewashed building now stands, there used to be a modest post house for changing horses. Legend has it that King Henry IV once stopped there on his way from Paris to Pau, his birthplace, when he wanted to change his tired horses, which must always white. He was well known for his habit of riding only white horses, and this blessed, tiny post house was the only place in St. Emilion to house such a noble creature. After that, the inn that helped the King in his plight was naturally known as Cheval Blanc, or white horse. One century later the estate was bought by the FourcaudLaussac family, which heralded the beginning of a slow renovation. The acquisition in 1871 of adjacent plots gave the vineyard its definitive layout and drainage, and allowed the planting of the Cabernet Franc variety. It was at this point that the Cheval Blanc wine achieved such a level of success that it was rewarded with top prizes in London (1862), Paris (1878) and Antwerp (1885). This fine reputation grew steadily throughout the 20th century under the ownership of the Fourcaud-Laussac family, but in 1998 the estate was sold to Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère. Cheval Blanc owes its unique identity to varied soils, the early-ripening microclimate, the percentage of Cabernet Franc in the vineyard, and the close proximity of the finest wines of Pomerol. This remarkable vintage ideally ripened the exceptional blend for Cheval Blanc. The blend had 60 per cent Cabernet Franc, 34 per cent Merlot, 1 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 per cent Malbec. This blend produced a wine with an intensive cherry-red colour and an extremely elegant and charming complex nose of chocolate, mocha, ripe blackcurrants and hints of butterscotch. The medium-bodied palate is very delicate and classy but concentrated. A chewy wine with vivid acidity and minerality, intense fruitiness supported by firm and ripe tannins. Roasted coffee and chocolate flavours dominate in the long finish. The immense concentration and the harmonious balance guarantee long ageing potential for this lovely wine. 71 98p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2030 x5 D 3 h / G 2h One of the coldest Januarys in the history of Burgundy was followed by a snowy February. These circumstances ensured the dormancy of the vines, helping them to avoid the early budding risks of spring frosts. Although flowering was delayed, summer arrived free of trouble and the growth cycle got started. One could say that August really made the vintage. A heat wave with constant sunshine and drought concentrated and ripened the grapes extensively. The harvest had already begun at Romanée-Conti on the first day of September. Excellent-looking bottle. Decanted for three hours. Lovely bright-garnet colour. The nose reveals sound and open aromas of violet, cinnamon and blackberry with some toasty new oak nuances. This wine has innumerable layers of graceful yet fully ripe fruit, creating a harmonious interaction of already quite soft tannins and fresh acidity. Excessive weight and extension in the mouth. There is a remarkable balance between all the elements, followed by one of the longest sweet, silky finishes we have ever tasted. This unforgettable Romanée-Conti is already very drinkable, and will easily last through 2020 given suitable cellar conditions. 68 98p Château Margaux 1893 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2001/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 69 98p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1917 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 1999/2010 x1 D1h/G1h 70 98p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1978 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2030 x5 D5h/G3h ~ 63 ~ 71 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

98p 72 72 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2020 x8 D2h/G3h This 1985 Richebourg was served together with Jayer's famous 1978 Richebourg. The 1978 seemed surprisingly the younger of the two, but the 1985 was superior in many ways. 1978 was harder with the tannins more apparent and chewy, tasting meatier. The 1985 was fatter and had additional layers of fruit that were lacking in the 1978. The 1985 definitely has better balance and a longer aftertaste as well. Somehow this bottle of 1978 was now much more closed and `undrinkable' than some previous ones. Nevertheless, this beautiful 1985 Richebourg is a very fullbodied wine with tannins that are fully resolved, and as it opens it becomes even more mouth-coating and rich, with denser fruit flavours and another long, long finish. Great wine from a great man! ~ 64 ~

73 98p Château Le Pin 1990 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2030 x3 > top 100 D2h/G4h 74 98p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2030 x3 D5h/G1h 75 98p Château Pétrus 1959 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x42 D2h/G2h The Pétrus estate is small, only a little more than 11ha. The château itself is only a small building that attracts little attention. This is typical of Pomerol. Whereas the best vineyards in Médoc were owned by the gentry affluent financiers and influential wine traders who over the centuries expanded their estates and had impressive manors built on them the Pomerol estates were much smaller and owned by local families who also lived there and tended them. The phenomenal rise of the fame and price of Pétrus wines is a fairly recent occurrence. In the early 1960s they were at the same level as the second or third great growths of Médoc. It was the 1982 vintage that accounted for Pétrus' astronomical price increase. In the spring of 1983, it was sold at Premier Cru prices, but only a year later the price was more than double that of the other wines. At the moment, Pétrus costs approximately four times as much as Mouton or Cheval Blanc. Very smart negociant bottling. By the neck level. Decanted two hours. Very healthy-looking colour, bright and vivid. At first the nose was quite closed and modest, but after two hours it opened wide and was very concentrated, cedary and rich. Excellent, ripe Pétrus: very full, fruity, warm and elegant. Not as powerful as many other 1959s, but has that unique Pétrus excitement to it, giving it extra finesse and refinement. A wellbalanced and fantastic structure. Long, rich and fresh ­ hard to find any fault with this glorious bottle. The best Pétrus 1959 we have ever tasted. (Nine months later, we arranged a full-sized Pétrus tasting of 15 vintages for twelve people. The 1959 beat all the other great vintages. Even the superb 1947, 1948, 1949, 1970, 1971 and 1989 were left behind by this lovely wine. These Lafite bottlings have been outstanding by any standards. ~ 65 ~ 75 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

76 79 98p Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2010 x2 D2h/G3h Fine-looking bottle. Decanted for one hour. Excellent, youthful colour. Powerful, open and intense nose. Balanced and already very accessible. Loads of dark and red berries with exotic spices and hints of smoke on the palate. This has Grand Cru weight and expression. Very classy and uncompromising in style. Finish is refined with a rather sweet, feminine exit of raspberry, ripe red cherry and aromas with spicy mushrooms. Very sexy and charismatic wine with an extensive and gracious future. 76 98p Château d'Yquem 1959 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x13 D2h/G3h 77 85 98p 98p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1969 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2010 x3 D2h/G1h Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2020 x2 D4h/G3h 80 98p Château d'Yquem 1847 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2000/now x13 D 20 min / G 2 h 81 98p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x13 D3h/G3h 82 98p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x3 D2h/G3h Domaine Armand Rousseau was one of the first estates in Burgundy that started to bottle and market its wines instead of selling them to négociants. This legendary top-quality house owns 14ha of vineyard in the Gevrey-Chambertin and MoreySaint-Denis communes. The size of their Chambertin terrain is an impressive 2.20ha. Decanted for two hours. An appealing fragrant nose of sweet red berries and cherries, with lots of ripeness and mineral complexity. Quite intense: forward yet elegant. The palate is concentrated and rich. Very pure and focused. The fruit and wood notes are perfectly integrated with very smooth, fine tannins. Great balance and class. the work of a genius! 83 98p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1982 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2025 x15 D2h/G2h 78 84 98p 98p Château Palmer 1966 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x25 D2h/G2h Château Cheval Blanc 1990 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x29 D3h/G3h ~ 66 ~

86 98p Château Haut-Brion 1989 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x33 D 3 h / G 3,5 h This is one of the greatest left bank wines from this excessively hot vintage in Bordeaux. Very intense, opaque ruby colour with brown tints. Moderately close at the beginning with but opens up in the glass beautifully. Great depth, rich and complex aromas with very refined toasty oak nuances. A full-bodied wine with refine firm tannins, mellow acidity and opulent fruitiness. The high level of alcohol is well-integrated and adds richness to the wine. Aftertaste is extensively long and edgy. Charmingly sturdy wine with lovely accessibility now but will develop deliciously over a decade still. 87 98p Griotte-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1996 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x3 D1h/G3h Excellent young Burgundy. Decanted for one hour. Dark and youthful red colour. Very sound and open bouquet with aromas of dark chocolate, cinnamon, brown mocha, roasted meats and wild berries. There is a lot of elegance and intensity here, yet never any arrogance and everything seems to be balanced for a long and rewarding future. Expansive, ample and tempting wine. Admirably sensual, enormously concentrated wine with a long and sweet fruity finish. Best from 2007 through 2020. ~ 67 ~ 87 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

88 88 98p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/now x49 D 30 min / 1 h This vintage Dom Pérignon has been tasted several times but this particular bottle was something out of the ordinary. The magnum bottle contained a special label made for the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana on 19 June 1981. These bottles were disgorged late in 1981, carrying more autolytic characters than regular bottles from that year. Bright, golden-yellow colour with energetic, fine bubbles. Very rich nose of milk chocolate, roasted coffee beans and bready tones. Dry, crisp acidity with light-bodied style and vibrant rich mousse. Extremely refined, elegant and opulent wine with toastiness, butterscotch and dried fruit such as date. Mineral, lemony bite in the long finish. Still a very youthful wine. ~ 68 ~

89 98p BURGUNDY 2009/2010 x1 D1h/G3h 98p Mersault Perrieres Coche-Dury 1990 (Côte de Nuits) 94 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x3 D 45 min / G 15 min 90 98p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 30 min 91 98p BORDEAUX 2008/2017 x25 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 92 98p Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1949 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x4 D 30 min / G 1 h The label and the capsule had disappeared with the years, otherwise the wine seemed splendid - only 3cm ullage. A totally sophisticated, elegant bearing. Immensely strong bouquet of ripe blackcurrant and cherry. Seductively velvety, balanced structure - this wine still has many years ahead of it. Very different from La Tache 1949, much lighter but at the same time it has more dimensions and elegance. The style and elegance are the factors which please my sense of taste, and this is an experience we will remember for a long time. 95 98p Château d'Yquem 1990 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2040 x19 D 2,5 h / G 3 h 96 98p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/2030 x17 D3h/G3h 93 97 98p 98p Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 1998/now x4 D1h/G2h The extraordinarily cold and wet spring continued until a drastic weather change took place at the beginning of August. The weather changed favourably and grapes ripened ideally, although very late. The result was a very limited crop with a very high concentration in grapes. Truly one of the greatest vintages of the century. The Romanée-Conti was yielding only 14hl/ha and 6535 bottles were made. Clear, beautiful, cherry-red colour with moderate intensity. Immensely complex and wonderfully evolved nose ­ full of ripe cherries, leather, hints of violets, earthiness and spices. On the palate the wine shares enormous texture! Silky, mediumbodied taste with extremely refined, elegant tannins and delightfully fresh acidity. Every drop in the mouth reflects a magnificent concentration of red fruits, spices, minerals and floral flavours. The wine seems not to finish in the lingering aftertaste. Château Lafite-Rothschild 1959 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x23 D1h/G2h 98 98p Château d'Yquem 1882 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x3 D 30 min / G 2 h ~ 69 ~ 98 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Château Pétrus 1970 (Pomerol) Extraordinary cold and wet spring continued until drastic weather change took place in the beginning of August. The weather changed favourably and grapes ripened ideally, although very late. The result was a very limited crop with very high concentration in grapes. Truly one of the greatest vintages of the century. The Romanée-Conti was yielding only 14 hl/ha and 6 535 bottles were made. Clear, beautiful, cherry red colour with moderate intensity. Immensely complex and wonderfully evolved nose ­ full of ripe cherries, leather, hints of violets, earthiness, and spices. On the palate the wine shares enormous texture! Silky medium-bodied taste with extremely refined elegant tannins and delightfully fresh acidity. Every drop in the mouth reflects extraordinary concentration of red fruits, spices, minerals, and floral flavours. The wine seems not to finish ever in the lingering aftertaste.

99 100 98p Château Le Pin 1979 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x5 D1h/G1h 101 98p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2015 x10 D1h/G2h This was the vintage of the decade together with 1923. The winter turned out to be relatively humid and was followed by rapid vegetal growth in March. The growth had slowed down by mid-April when the weather chilled, even getting icy at times. The mild and humid weather resumed in May causing early flowering. Then again the cooling temperature in June caused a moderate berry set to result in a small crop. Although the summer was very hot, the vines, with their small berries ,managed to avoid the unbearable heat stress. The autumn was sheer perfection - mainly dry with much-needed showers before the harvest, which was warm and sunny. Harvesting extended over September to October 1. Level was 5cm. Decanted one hour. Moderately dark-red, medium-intense colour with orange rim. The nose is very dense. Developed earthy aromas combined with dark berry notes, spices and smoky tones. Very intense and elegant on the palate. Lovely vivid acidity marries with delicately ripe fruit. The wine is showing a still surprisingly powerful tannic structure. Long, persistent, lingering aftertaste. A wine in such great mature shape shouts out for a magnitude of a unique kind. 102 98p Vintage Bollinger 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 D 1 min / G 15 min 103 98p Château Brane-Mouton 1784 BORDEAUX 1994/now x3 D 15 h / G 15 h 99 104 98p CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x5 D 10 min / G 30 min 98p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1921 (Champagne) Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1945 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2019 x2 D 45 min / G 2 h ~ 70 ~

107 98p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1949 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/now x2 D1h/G2h This bottle was in flawless condition, purchased at Sotheby´s of London for $120 in 1990. The magnificent vintage gave high hopes for this wine. A truly intensive, fully balanced, soft and full flavour. New layers seemed to uncover endlessly. A long, leathery, fruity aftertaste. Youthful both in its colour and nature. Will last nicely for a few more decades of maturation, but without really benefitting from it anymore. After one hour in glass the wine just got better. 108 98p CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x6 D 15 min / G 1 h 98p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1983 (Champagne) 105 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1986 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x5 D2h/G3h Domaine de la Romanée-Conti makes only one white wine, the Grand Cru Montrachet from Côtes de Beaune. Le Montrachet vineyard is only 0.67ha in size and produces around 250 cases annually. The 1986 was an excellent vintage for Montrachet. A cold winter was followed by a rainy spring. The weather improved at the beginning of June, when late flowering took place under near-ideal conditions. A hot summer with some showers. Harvest took place under ideal conditions. Fine-looking bottle. Decanted for 1.5 hours. Open, perfumed bouquet with aromas of apple, citrus, fresh bread and faint vanilla. Soft, creamy and honeyed texture. The wine is exceptionally rich in flavour. Very concentrated wine with great depth and complexity. The very fine acidity carries the lace-like texture into an astonishing, long finish. Drinking divinely. 109 98p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1976 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2003/2020 x3 D 1,5 h / G 1 h 110 98p Grange Penfolds 1962 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2010/2015 x10 D 45 min / G 1 h 106 111 98p Vintage Port Niepoort 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2030 x2 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 98p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 112 98p Château Cheval Blanc 1929 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2009/2010 x15 D 45 min / G 1 h ~ 71 ~ 106 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

98p 113 113 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x5 D 20 min / G 1 h The story of Clos du Mesnil started in 1698 when a 1.85-hectare plot on the outskirts of the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger was sealed within walls for reasons unknown. The village grew in size and in 100 years the vineyard plot became surrounded by housing. The walls protected the vineyards from being dug-up and from being used for housing purposes. The plot ended up in the hands of the Krug family, when the brothers were searching for new vineyard acquisitions in the 1970s. A property was being sold in the Côte de Blancs, and as vineyard land was fiercely sought after, the brothers bought the plot without really seeing what they had bought. When they first saw Clos du Mesnil, they became very excited by the idea of producing a single-vineyard wine. As the plot was in poor good condition, Krug had to make the decision to replant it. Therefore the first vintage of Krug Clos du Mesnil dates back to 1979, when the vines were old enough to produce a good wine. That was when the unique quality of the plot was realised. Clos du Mesnil is produced in a similar way to vintage wines. The plot comprises six individual parcels of varying vine ages. Each is picked and vinified separately. Enhancing terroir attributes is the guiding philosophy throughout vine growing and vinification. Rémi Krug stresses that it was not the single-vineyard concept that was fascinating in itself; instead it was the uniqueness of the parcel and its wine ­ "a diamond one wishes to show on its own". The Krugs insist that Clos du Mesnil is always a unique wine, but never better than the vintage or the Grande Cuvée. In this massive volume vintage the Clos du Mesnil is, however, a true diamond of a wine. Fine-looking bottle. Decanted for 20 minutes. Pale and clean yellow colour. A fabulous bottle, full of life yet elegant, round and mature. Tiny bubbles, lively persistent mousse. Toasty, delicate and complex mineral bouquet. It has an enormous personality and individuality. Exotic taste with candied fruits, strawberry, coffee, honey and toasty flavours. On the palate the taste is quite dry and vigorous with a super-rich and long aftertaste, which goes on and on. ~ 72 ~

117 98p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1934 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x4 D 15 min/ G 30 min 118 BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x2 D1h/G1h Bottle was in first-class condition with a 2cm level. Decanted 45 minutes. Bright, mature colour of ruby with a small orange trimming. Open and promising nose packed with ripe, sweet, cassis fruit, violets and creamed cherry flavours. Powerful and round on the palate. Well structured with perfectly balanced velvety tannins and good, underpinning lively acidity. Very intense and has huge concentration. This Musigny had a big and bold personality with an openhanded character and a vigorous, sweet and long ending. Fully mature but no hurry to drink. Enjoy this between 2007-2012. 114 98p Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1929 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x2 D 30 min/ G 1 h 119 98p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1928 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x5 D 45 min/ G 1 h 115 98p Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x1 D 30 min / G 1 h This Richebourg 1937 was seemingly in good condition, very dusty and equipped with a wax capsule. The level had fallen only 6cm, and the colour was promising. We did not dare to decant this delicate wine. In the glass it gave out a tempting bouquet with a strong blackcurrant and black cherry nose. On the palate it was heavy, rich and very intense. A well-balanced structure and a notably wide and abundant complexity of flavours. This plentiful wine of a small vintage only got better in the glass, and for obvious reasons did not have time to lose any of its unique qualities. A true surprise and a magnificent experience. 120 98p Château Lafleur 1982 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x7 D4h/G2h 121 98p Château d'Yquem 1975 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x4 D3h/G3h 116 98p Château Ausone 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x7 D 45 min / G 1 h ~ 73 ~ 121 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 98p Musigny Joseph Drouhin 1978 (Côte de Nuits)

98p 122 122 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x2 D1h/G3h The 1978 vintage was very good for Rousseau and for the whole of Burgundy. Despite a cold, wet spring and a rainy summer, a welcome change in weather at the beginning of August saved the crop. Warm weather continued until late harvest in midOctober. Good-looking bottle. Level was 2cm. Decanted for one-andhalf hours. A substantial wine, traditional in style but amazingly up to date as well. Very dark and bright in colour. Amazingly ripe and open nose with wild mushrooms, blackberry, cherry, pepper and cedar aromas. Full-bodied and well balanced with silky tannins and exotic fruit that go on and on. This Chambertin is a grand, sumptuous and concentrated Burgundy that will not get any better with time. This is good, because it is hard to resist now. 126 98p Montrachet Comtes Lafon 1990 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2008/2015 x2 D1h/G2h In November 14, 1918 a large parcel of Le Montrachet belonging to Charles Draper of Puligny was sold at auction. The nearly hectare of vines was divided up equally amongst three bidders, one of them was Jules Lafon. The estate is known today as the Domaine des Comtes Lafon, still retains this plot (0.32 ha). The vines were planted in two stages by Auguste and Pierre Morey. They are old, weak vines producing little (between 20 and 35 hl/ha). Badly affected by fan-leaf degeneration, they have improved considerably since the application of biodynamic preparations. The parcel is situated at the far south of Montrachet also facing south. The soil is fairly dark, quite deep and stony. It consistently produces wines rich in alcohol, balanced out by their marked acidity. A great deal of substance, these are wines to keep for a long time. 123 98p Château Cheval Blanc 1950 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/2010 x21 D 30 min / G 1 h 124 98p Château Latour 1945 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/2030 x12 D2h/G2h 125 127 98p 97p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1952 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2010 x4 D1h/G1h Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x5 D 15 min / G 30 min ~ 74 ~

128 97p Red Port Livadia Massandra Collection 1895 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2005/2020 x4 D1h/G3h 129 97p Château d'Yquem 1900 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x5 D1h/G3h 131 97p Château Pétrus 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x9 D2h/G2h 132 97p CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 D 15 min / G 1 h 133 97p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1945 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x14 D1h/G1h 134 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Inglenook 1946 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2010 x 4 D 30 min / G 1 h 130 97p Château Latour 1924 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x17 D 30 min / G 1,5 h The vintage 1924 was not outstanding although a very good one. Poor spring, which was followed by miserable rainy summer. Luckily ideal weather conditions in September turned the misery into happiness for the winegrowers and saved the vintage. This wine was tasted blind and it overwhelmed all of us with its energy. The condition was extraordinary suggesting a much younger wine. The wine showed astonishing suppleness and vividness from the nose to the long aftertaste. Good bottle with top-shoulder level. Bright, still moderately intense mahogany red colour. The tremendously intense, rich and complex nose is marked by sophisticated style of the left bank. Nose shows roasted coffee, blackcurrant leaves, herbs, and chocolate. Very seductive nose. Moderately high acidity together with ripe, refined and elegant tannins forms a firm structure to the wine. Acidity and tannins form a balanced chewy taste that lasts for long in the supple lingering aftertaste. What an aristocrat! Drinking perfectly now but a well-kept bottle will keep over a decade 135 97p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x14 D 1,5 h / G 3 h 136 97p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1986 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2022 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h ~ 75 ~ 136 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Vintage Champagne Krug 1926 (Champagne)

137 138 97p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1970 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/2030 x2 D3h/G5h 137 97p Richebourg Henri Jayer 1966 (Côte de Nuits) Henri Jayer is probably the most legendary Burgundian vigneron. He committed his life to pioneering the cultivation and vinification of Pinot Noir. The high concentration of Jayer's wines has charmed many Burgundy lovers. The reasons for the concentration levels are various: not using potassium on the vineyards from the Second World War has yielded smaller grapes with higher proportion of solid matters. Cooler fermentation temperatures and limited amount of rackings are also listed as a secret of the concentration in his wines. Although the beginning of the 1966 vintage was disastrous with spring hail limiting the size of the crop and a series of rainstorms, the weather improved. The autumn was very favourable and the harvest took place in ideal conditions at the end of September making 1966 a very good vintage. Excellent bottle with 2 cm Ullage. Very pure, bright, dark red colour with good depth. Ripe, full, open nose with breathtaking fruity and earthy aromas. Full of gentle personality and complexity. This is an exquisite wine to respect for its sensitivity rather than strength. Very much alive and voluptuous. Long and rich aftertaste. Finely tuned experience. 139 D 45 min / G 1 h BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x4 97p Château Suduiraut 1921 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x3 D1h/G3h 140 97p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1988 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2025 x9 D3h/G2h 141 97p Hill of Grace Henschke 1962 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2001/2015 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h ~ 76 ~

142 97p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x7 D 15 min / G 1 h The beginning of the year looked challenging as severe frosts, as cold as -25 °C, destroyed over one tenth of the vines. Early summer was cool and humid, but a warm and sunny July advanced the ripening. Later in autumn the weather remained sunny and warm, producing a 6827 kg/ha crop of very concentrated grapes. The 1985 Clos du Mesnil is one of this single vineyard Blanc de Blancs' greatest vintages. Krug only made 1.240 cases of this complex champagne of great depth. Decanted 15 minutes. A mature, lavish vintage that makes for a rich, almost fat champagne that is packed with honey aromas and pronounced vanilla, pineapple and creamy flavours. Astonishing combination of lightness and intensity. On the palate firm yet stylish, with plenty of walnut, apple and toast character. It has a refined, silky-smooth structure, broad mousse and a lasting acidity. Asumptuous texture and long, creamy finish complete the package. Wonderful now. 143 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1971 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2015 x4 D 15 min / G 30 mins ~ 77 ~ 143 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

144 148 97p Château Latour 1970 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x32 D 1,5 h / G 3 h 144 97p ITALY 2010/2010 x10 D 30 min / G 1 h 97p Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1967 (Piedmont) 149 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1969 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2020 x9 D1h/G1h In 1969 at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, the summer was especially hot and September was wet and cold. Maturation, however, was first-rate, and the wines were tannic and had an excellent future ahead. Bottle was in good condition, and level was 3cm. Decanted 45 minutes. Deep, dark-red colour. Nose was very lively and open with aromas of mint, tobacco, dark chocolate and ripe fruit. A quite big and opulent wine with beautiful balance. The ending has well-behaved roundness and length. Seductive wine with fresh acidity and finesse. 145 97p Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Louis Latour 1959 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2000/2010 x3 D1h/G1h A very fine and reliable white Burgundy vintage. Generally, Louis Latour's Corton-Charlemagnes are rich and warming wines with a lot of temperament. In very mature years, like in this 1959, they had to add water because otherwise the wine would be too immense and concentrated. And what a huge wine this was. The bottle was in a superlative condition and ullage was only 2cm. Bright, lovely deep-golden colour. Open, sweet, spicy and flavourful nose. One did not want to take one's nose out of the glass. Prosperous, well balanced, intense and multi-faceted wine. As good and big as expected. A real joy now, but the good fruit and dense structure makes us think this may be even more breathtaking in the future. 150 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1976 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2015 x3 D1h/G1h 151 146 97p Château Suduiraut 1928 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2002/2010 x2 D1h/G3h 97p Comtes de Champagne Rosé Taittinger 1971 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010x2 D 15 min / G 20 min Bottle in excellent condition. Tasted with Richard Juhlin at his home. According to him, this is supposed to be one of the best Rosés ever made, and he was so right, as usual. Not decanted. Bright, salmon-rose colour with plenty of slowly climbing bubbles. Intense toasty nose with brioche and creaminess. Lovely tones of strawberries. Very gentle and intense Rosé. Dry and crisp on the palate with a wonderful mouth-watering mousse and creamy strawberry flavours lasting long in the lingering harmonious aftertaste with depth and finesse. What a first-rate Rosé from the best Champagne vintage of the 1970s! 152 97p Meursault ler Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x4 D1h/G2h This year had a tiny crop (20 to 30hl/ha), very ripe grapes and great concentration. In 1989 a generous winter led into early bud-break in spring. The hot summer, with a dry and sunny autumn, resulted in an early harvest. Meursault Charmes is the largest and best known vineyard in Meursault. Its rich, cold clay soil has a good capacity of retaining water, which is beneficial for hot vintages like this. On the other hand, the limestone is known to benefit further ageing compared to other Premier Cru sites in Meursault. According to Dominique Lafon, these factors guarantee a long ageing potential for their wines of 1989. Intense bright-yellow colour. Pronounced nose is full of buttery aromas, nuts and ripe pineapple aromas with toastiness. Dry and moderately crisp wine with great intensity and fatness. Elegant toastiness and long opulent finish. Very enjoyable currently but will keep for another 6-8 years. 147 97p Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1988 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2025 x9 D2h/G2h Bottle was in A1 condition. Decanted for two hours. We have had this splendid La Turque many times over the last years. It has always been a very satisfying, straightforward, big wine and particularly excellent with food. Very good, deep, almost black colour. The open nose shows nice smoky, peppery and spicy tenderness. On the palate it was still a bit too tannic and alcoholic, but only a little. Huge in size. Great grip and structure. Breathtaking in its potential. Strong, rich and complex finish. Needs time and patience. 153 97p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1941 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2001/2010 x2 D2h/G1h ~ 78 ~

~ 79 ~ Vega Sicilia F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

~ 80 ~

161 97p 154 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x11 D1h/G2h 97p Château d'Yquem 1967 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2050 x21 D2h/G3h 162 97p Château Pétrus 1929 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x13 D 30 min/ G 1 h 97p 155 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1958 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2007/2015 x4 D1h/G2h 163 97p Château Calon-Ségur 1947 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x23 D1h/G2h 97p 156 Richebourg Domaine Leroy 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2020 x5 D2h/G2h Decanted one-and-a-half hours. Giving and lush, the 1990 Richebourg shows an opaque purple colour and intense aromas of blackberries, fresh herbs, plums and spices. The wine offers a powerful, muscular body, with velvety texture, sweet, big tannins and very long, persistent finish. Powerful yet harmonious, the 1990 promises a long life in the bottle. 157 97p Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2002/2010 x4 D 1.5 h / G 1 h The bottle was in quite a decent condition, ullage was only 3cm, and it was Drouhin-bottled. Decanted for one-and-a-half hours before tasting, it still needed almost two more hours to open completely. Very good, dark and deep colour. Hardly any sediment. Great depth and complexity. Round, soft, rich and big wine - has more concentration and weight than Leroy´s Chambertin 1929, which was a feminine and modest wine. Fabulous length and perfect balance. Currently at its peak, but should hold there for at least five-to-seven years. One truly wishes that they would still make more red Burgundies like this controversial wine: gigantic and powerful, but at the same time so velvety and persistent. 164 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x2 D 15 min / G 30 min 165 97p Château Latour 1949 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x24 D2h/G2h 158 166 97p 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2025 x7 D3h/G2h Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1985 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2002/2025 x3 D1h/G2h 159 167 97p 97p TBA No. 10 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 AUSTRIA 2006/2030 x3 D 30 min / G 3 h Château Margaux 1982 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x5 D3h/G2h 160 97p Château Lafleur 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x17 D3h/G2h ~ 81 ~ 167 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

97p 168 168 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1947 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x3 D 15 min/ G 20 min 169 97p Ermitage le Pavillon Chapoutier 1991 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2020 x4 D2h/G2h 170 97p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1973 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2015 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 171 97p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2022 x4 D 25 m / G 1 h 172 175 97p 97p Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2009/2020 x3 D3h/G2h Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x5 D 1.5 h / G 1 h This wine must have been one of the most hidden treasures of the wine world. It really showed the dark side of Pinot Noir by being closed down for many years. In this case it closed down for four decades! All this time it was considered a lesser wine until it finally bloomed at the beginning of the Millennium. This bottle was in excellent condition. Decanted for one-anda-half hours. The bouquet was youthful, eager and leapt in your face. Quite leathery and spicy, with dark fruit. A clear and very well balanced wine. It kept on evolving in the glass positively. A beautiful and unique wine that still has many years left. 173 97p Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1961 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2010/2010 x5 D1h/G1h 174 176 97p BORDEAUX 2007/2025 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 97p Château Pétrus 1928 (Pomerol) Château d'Yquem 1928 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x2 D 45 min / G 2 h ~ 82 ~

177 97p R.D. Bollinger 1975 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2015 x3 D 15 min / G 45 min 185 97p Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1923 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x5 D 10 min/ G 1 h 178 97p Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Scharzhofberger Gold Capsule Egon Müller 1959 (Mosel-SaarRuwer) GERMANY 2000/2020 x3 D2h/G2h 186 97p Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1921 (Germany) GERMANY 2003/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 179 97p Hermitage J.L. Chave 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2020 x3 D2h/G4h 180 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x9 D 10 min / G 1 h 97p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/2010 x2 D 10 min / G 1 h 188 181 97p Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Robert Weil 2001 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2006/2030 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h 97p Château Pétrus 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/now x12 D1h/G2h 189 182 97p Blanc de Blancs Pol Roger 1959 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/2015 x2 D 15 min / G 30 min 97p Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1945 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x5 D2h/G2h 183 190 97p 97p Château Pétrus 1971 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x15 D 1,5 h / G 2 h Cristal Roederer 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/2010 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 184 191 97p 97p Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot 1964 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/2015 x2 Château Margaux 1928 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x12 D 45 min / G 1 h D 30 min / G 1 h ~ 83 ~ 191 Healthy looking bottle. Ullage was 3cm. Decanted for one hour. Beautiful, bright medium-gold colour. Wide and sound toasty bouquet. Very rich, creamy and elegant on the palate. Great length and complexity. Almost everything about this wine was perfect. Yet it was not as commanding and luscious as DRC Montrachet 1966, but really not far away. One of the tastiest and loveliest white burgundies from the 1960s. F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 187

192 192 97p Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1976 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2010/2020 x6 D 1,5 h / G 2 h It is safe to say the 1976 Grange comes from one of the top three vintages of the 70s. It has taken the test of time very well as is expected from such faultlessly ideal ripening conditions. The vintage was warm and the Grange still shows high extraction and a big structure. The 1976 is 89% Shiraz and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new American hogsheads for 18 months. Fine looking bottle with top-shoulder level. Decanted 1.5 hours. Dark, bright, deep red colour. Fragrant nose with hints of over ripeness, rich blackcurrant, minty and vanilla. The palate has a excellent concentration of cherry and black fruits with bags of gentle oak giving a fat, spicy underpinning. The mouthfeel was creamy and it has fine balance. Super intense and long, rich ending. Wonderful to drink now. ~ 84 ~

193 97p Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1991 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2020 x5 D2h/G2h The Harlan Estate Proprietary Red has one factor that makes it stand out year after year as one of the best Napa Valley wines: its balance of power. It is the Bugatti of the wine world. Every new vintage has untamed power, and is a wine with elegance par excellence. A refined style with velvety texture, polished but big tannins, moderate acidity and rich, intense black fruitiness. The mouthfeel is complemented by seductive toasty and perfumed flavours. While the structure is always silky, it has monstrous weight and power that stand out discreetly. Thanks to this balance, the Harlan Estate wines drink perfectly well when young but will bloom after 15 years of ageing. It is always amazing how well they can handle the big, powerful structure and still stand as elegant and smooth. Partly, of course, the wines are the result of skilful winemaking, but the ultimate truth lies in the quality of the vineyard site and in the philosophy of winemaking, where the ultimate goal is always to deliver the sense of place. After various tastings of Harlan wines and with all the scores given, we have conclude that this can be set apart from the rest of the first growths. Terroir Philosophy in winemaking Bill Harlan has always had one goal in winemaking: to create a first growth wine in Napa that will be recognised worldwide. To achieve this, Harlan understood decades ago that he needed land with the potential to deliver a complex and unique character to the wine. After ten years of research in Bordeaux and Burgundy and of the valuable land and history of Napa Valley, Harlan believed he had found his plot. Having grafted the first vines in 1987, the team of Harlan Estate has dedicated itself to expressing the qualities of the land. The best clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot were grafted onto the most suitable rootstock. The vineyard is nurtured with ultimate care throughout the growing season to gain the purest fruit with the expression of its site. The employees of the vineyard have been working for the Harlan Estate from the very beginning. They truly know each role of the vines. The harvesting is done by these experienced workers through several pickings cluster by cluster. This is often repeated three or four times, after which the fruit is selected grape by grape. This is done to avoid anything other than grape material, such as pieces of leaves or stems, getting into the fermentation tank. Every picking lot is separately processed. The lots are vinified in small batches in either stainless steel or wooden fermenters. The ageing is completed in French barriques. The winemakers intervene as little as possible in the vinification process to obtain the terroir character. History The Harlan Estate has no history in terms of viticulture before Bill Harlan and his team decided to purchase the property. As Harlan says, "it was a high-risk strategy that was to show in 10 to 15 years if was worth it. To buy land from a hillside forest was obviously risky, but I love gambling as it is the excitement of life. Luckily we did not fail." Decanted for one hour. The 1991 Harlan is a fabulous wine that more than lives up to the hype, if not exactly to its ludicrous price tag. The nose had the most complexity and meticulousness of all the wines tasted that evening. What a great mix of flavours: red cherries, damp earth, smoked meat, blueberries, dark plums and currants, minerals, sweet tobacco and a sophisticated dose of toasty oak. The texture was incredibly rich and meaty for a 1991, more so than one normally tastes in a wine from that vintage. Very massive and intense wine with an elegant and super-ripe finish. Delicious now. ~ 85 ~ 193 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s The 240-acre Harlan Estate is located in the western foothills of Oakville at an elevation of between 300 and 1,400 feet. As it lies around the hillside, it has northern, southern, western and eastern orientations. The land that is cultivated with vines is just 40 acres of the entire estate, at an elevation of 325­525 feet. The ground is volcanic and oceanic sedimentary subsoil.

97p 194 194 Château Cheval Blanc 1952 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x15 D2h/G2h 195 97p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1964 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2010 x3 D 30 min / G 30 min The Clos des Goisses is a unique champagne. It is produced from the grapes of one single vineyard in only the best years. It is given all the time it needs to mature in the spacious Roman-built cellars of the estate. Clos des Goisses is matured for at least ten years before its launch on to the market. The quantity produced is small for a champagne, on high-yielding years only 2,000 - 3,000 cases, and in some years the whole output remains in some hundreds of cases. In 1964 the production was 3,000 cases. An excellent looking bottle. The cork opened easily making a lively sound. Bright golden colour. Lots of complexity and class on the nose. Tiny, lively bubbles. Extremely rich, round and complete champagne. Mellow, smooth and very elegant.A long, fat and complex aftertaste that lasts forever. A very special champagne! ~ 86 ~

203 196 97p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1947 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2004/2020x19 D 30 min / G 2 h 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2030 x10 D4h/G3h 197 204 USA 2004/2015 x2 D 2 h / G 1,5 h CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x3 D 10 min / G 30 min 198 205 97p 97p Vintage Port Burmester 1880 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2025 x3 D 30 min / G 3 h Château Le Pin 1998 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x5 D3h/G2h 199 206 97p SPAIN 2003/2010 x2 D2h/G2h 97p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1964 (Ribera del Duero) Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/2020 x6 D1h/G2h 200 97p RHÔNE 2009/2025 x9 D4h/G3h 97p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1990 (Rhône) 207 Château La Conseillante 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x2 D2h/G2h 201 97p CHAMPAGNE 2002/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 30 min 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1959 (Champagne) 208 Vintage Port Graham's 1947 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2020 x4 D1h/G3h 202 97p Château Lynch-Bages 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x17 D2h/G3h ~ 87 ~ 208 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 97p 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1985 (Napa Valley) Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1975 (Champagne)

209 209 97p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1997 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2050 x4 D 9 h / G 3+ h Quinta do Noval made its reputation with the declaration of the 1931 Nacional ­ arguably the most sensational port of the 20th century and certainly the most expensive. Almost as legendary as the 1931 is the 1963 Quinta do Noval Nacional. Vasconcelos Porto, who ran the company for nearly three decades, retired in 1963. He was responsible for the extensive programme of innovation that transformed the narrow old terraces into the wide, whitewashed ones seen today, allowing for better use of space and improved exposure to the sun. His grandsons, Fernando and Luiz van Zeller, took over the company in 1963. Another extensive programme of modernisation was embarked upon, including new vinification equipment, new vine plantations and increasing the share of bottlings in Vila Nova de Gaia. In 1997, the winter started off very cold and snow covered the whole Quinta for some time. This hadn't happened for more than three decades. In February and March temperatures were very high, rising to 29C with no rain, causing a 15-day blooming advance from the average. Blooming elapsed a month earlier than in 1996, with the temperature above 20C and almost no rain. This provided excellent conditions for good maturation. Rain compensated for the lack of water in the soil in April and May, and the below-average temperatures reached normal levels only by the end of June. Ripeness was excellent in August and September, with very hot days and a night breeze. It sounds unreal but after several tastings this extraordinary wine showed something indescribably superior to the other tremendous vintages such as 1931, 1963, 1970 and 1994. Very intense, deep purple colour. Rich, spicy nose with incredible depth and concentration. Aromas of liquorice, coffee and ripe blackberries. Sweet full-bodied taste with intense dark fruit and very silky but firm tannic structure. The wine is in perfect balance, with refined, moderately high acidity and a well-integrated, high level of alcohol. Overall, a fleshy wine with superb balance and length. Drinking amazingly well already, but it is saving its best for decades to come. Only 1200 cases were made. ~ 88 ~

211 97p Le Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils 1921 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2000/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 h This one had a 4cm ullage and the bottle was in fine condition. Gorgeous, bright-golden colour. Waxy, vanilla and honeyed nose. This is a lovely, forthcoming, full and attractive wine. On the palate it was rich, nutty and steely, with underlying sweet fruit. Excellent character and in wonderful condition. Very enjoyable and bottles with good level will last a few more years. 212 97p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 213 97p Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x2 D1h/G1h It was only on the third attempt that we managed to get ourselves a bottle of this Burgundy in an auction. This is the Burgundy with perhaps the best reputation out of all 1964s. Its demand seemed to be far greater than the supply, and we had underestimated the development of its price in the previous auctions (the starting price was 240). 1964 produced very full and long lasting wines in Burgundy and this Richebourg only confirmed our opinion. A fine looking bottle with 4cm level. A delightfully rich, plentiful, round and masculine wine. A silky texture, tannic and strong nature and a tight sweet fruitiness. Somewhat dry but elegant aftertaste. We decanted the wine two hours before tasting, which was apparently too early since the wine did not seem to last more than thirty minutes in the glass. A nearly perfect experience, however. 97p 210 Château Latour 1990 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x12 D 3 h / G 3+ h 214 97p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x4 D 45 min / G 2,5 h ~ 89 ~ 214 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

215 216 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1945 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x5 D 10 min / G 1 h 217 97p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1964 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2020 x6 D1h/G1h 218 97p 215 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1995 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x4 D 20 min / G 1 h 97p Astralis Clarendon Hills 1996 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x5 D4h/G2h This, the flagship wine of Clarendon Hills, is one of the most refined Syrahs made in Australia ­ if not the most refined. Syrah vines over 70 years in age produce extremely small yields of two tonnes per acre in clay soil that is rich in iron and gravel. The vinification is done in a very natural way in open tanks at fermentation temperatures of up to 32C. No cultivated yeasts are used. Ageing is done in French barriques for 18 months without any filtration or fining. Clarendon Hills, 25 miles south of Adelaide, was established in 1989 by Roman Bratasiuk, owner/winemaker. Since its establishment just over a decade ago, Clarendon Hills has had amazing success. Clarendon's fortune can be attributed to a number of things. Firstly, the age of the vines. The town of Clarendon was established in 1845, and today many of the vineyards surrounding the winery are over seventy years old; the gnarly and twisted bush vines are dry-farmed and the grapes are hand-picked. Secondly, the soil variation and quality. The soil profiles of each winery are very different, ranging from the rock and shale of Piggott Range to the heavy clay of the Clarendon Grenache Vineyard. Lastly, it is due to Roman's dedication to, and philosophy of, winemaking. His aim is quite simply to make wines that are as fine as anything in the world. Planted in the early 1930s, the Astralis vineyard is about 70 years old. This vineyard was planted with the old clones of Syrah (low yielding) on their own roots. This is always the most beautiful wine in the cellar and it is the flagship of the Clarendon Hills Syrah Range. Due to minimal intervention in the winemaking process, the Astralis Vineyard Shiraz expresses the vineyard characters as it develops in the bottle for up to 30 years. The first vintage was made in 1994. Dense, ruby colour. Powerful complex nose with a great dose of pepper, ripe raspberries and brambles with smoky and bacony aromas. A full-bodied wine with immense power and concentration between jammy dark fruit, rich ripe tannins and a refined level of acidity. Incredibly long, spicy, smoky and chewy finish. Sheer power, with style and many more years to come in the bottle. 219 97p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1994 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/2040 x8 D9h/G3h 220 97p Château Margaux 1990 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x12 D2h/G3h 221 97p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1963 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2020 x2 D3h/G3h 222 97p Château Margaux 1996 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2006/2035 x15 D3h/G3h 223 97p Colheita Niepoort 1900 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/now x5 D4h/G3h ~ 90 ~

224 97p Cristal Roederer 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x9 D 20 min / G 1 h 231 97p Château Figeac 1949 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2006/2010 x11 D1h/G2h 225 97p Vouvray Haut-Lieu Moelleux Huet 1919 (Loire) CHILE 2002/2015 x1 D 15 min / G 30 min 232 97p Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin J.L. Chave 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2025 x2 D4h/G2h 226 97p Château d'Yquem 1929 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x4 D2h/G4h 233 227 ITALY 2009/2015 x7 D3h/G2h 97p Salon 1976 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x7 D 15 min / G 1,5 h 234 228 97p Cristal Roederer 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x3 D 10 min / G 45 min 97p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2035 x2 D2h/G5h In 1989 the winter was mild and there was no frost at all. Perhaps one of the warmest winters ever seen, but spring frost did some damage at the bottom of the Domaine´s vineyards. The summer was very warm and dry. The harvest started early for the period: September 20, was the earliest date since 1976. The sugar content was very high. Large quantity and quality met together just like the year before and also the year after. Decanted 1.5 hours. Has an amazingly intense and attractive bouquet: full, smoky and meaty with lots of sweet raspberry flavours. Very rich, opulent and well balanced on the palate. Has a thick texture and lots of power in its finish. Very complex and concentrated wine. This was a youthful, if not truly immature, wine that needs lots more time in the decanter, or better yet in the cellar to reach its peak. Grand vin. 235 97p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1986 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x29 D3h/G2h 236 97p Cristal Roederer 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2010 x10 D 10 min / G 45 min 229 237 97p ITALY 2006/2015 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 97p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1945 (Piedmont) Château L´Evangile 1961 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x5 D1h/G2h 230 97p Grange Penfolds 1971 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2010/2015 x6 D2h/G2h ~ 91 ~ 237 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 97p Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1991 (Tuscany)

97p 238 238 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2030 x2 D1h/G1h 239 97p Hermitage Delas Frères 1945 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2003/2008 x2 D 45 min/ G 1 h 240 97p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1953 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x3 D1h/G2h 242 97p Château Haut-Brion 1990 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x23 D2h/G2h At Château Haut-Brion the winter was warm and budding started exceptionally early. The start of the spring was cold but summer was especially hot and dry. Little rain in September allowed an abundant and very healthy crop to ripen. Harvesting began September 4 and ended September 28. A wonderful magnum. Decanted two hours before tasting. Deep, youthful colour. Marvellously open and fragrant nose of ripe fruit, mineral, tobacco and spicy oak. Silky and velvety with superb concentration. This has the most wonderful purity and depth of fruit. Fat and rich wine with medium acidity. Very forward and nicely balanced. Lovely, perfumed, long, spicy and elegant finish. Almost as good as the legendary 1989 HautBrion. 241 97p Le Montrachet Van der Meulen 1947 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2003/2010 x5 D 30 min / G 45 min In 1947 the grapes were covered with botrytis exceptionally early, so this wine also received a beautiful, golden-yellow colour and tasted almost like a dry Yquem. There was oak and caramel in the bouquet, and also tight fruitiness. This rich, balanced, full and dark wine did not leave much to hope for. As the night grew older the wine just got better in the glass. It is one of the best Montrachets we have ever tasted from a 1947 vintage. A perfectly balanced and elegant wine. ~ 92 ~

247 96p Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x5 D2h/G2h 243 248 97p MADEIRA 2005/now x7 D2h/G2h 96p Madeira Bual 1792 Château Lafite 1864 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2000/now x3 D 30 min/ G 1 h Fine looking bottle with excellent level. Decanted two hours. Surprisingly smooth and gentle considering its age and over 20 percent alcohol content. Gorgeous, structured and vivid Bual, with loads of candied pear, maple syrup, vanilla, honeyed milk chocolate, and cream flavours. Long, creamy and delicious. Finish was still quite fresh and filled with walnuts, spice and orange marmalade notes. This old beauty is drinking beautifully now and has the potential for cellaring until 2020. 249 96p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x9 D 1 h / G 2,5 h 244 250 97p 96p Château d'Yquem 1896 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x6 D1h/G2h Nuits-St-Georges Henri Jayer 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/now x3 D 30 min / G 45 min 245 251 97p 96p Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2025 x6 D8h/G3h Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta1890 (Rioja) SPAIN 2002/now x1 D 30 min / G 1 h 246 96p Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1900 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 D 10 min / G 20 min ~ 93 ~ 251 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

252 254 252 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1955 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x7 D1h/G2h 96p Château Haut-Brion 1959 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x13 D 30 min / G 1,5 h Great vintage in Bordeaux, yielding very concentrated and ripe fruity wines this being one of the greatest examples. Moderately intense brick red colour. Pronounced and ripe nose of blackcurrants and violets enhanced with complex bouquet of horse stable, earthiness and smoke. Very concentrated, rich and mellow full-bodied taste, delicious minerality with balancing acidity and firm tannins. Long leathery aftertaste with great intensity and harmony. The wine has reached its peak but will keep over a decade. 253 96p Vintage Port Cockburn 1896 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/2020 x6 D2h/G4h ~ 94 ~

261 96p Brut Impérial Moët & Chandon 1947 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x3 D 15 min / G 20 min 255 96p BORDEAUX 2005/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 96p Viña El Pison Artadi 1995 (Rioja) SPAIN 2008/2015 x3 D2h/G2h 256 96p Château Lafite 1812 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/now x3 D 15 min / G 30 min 263 96p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1964 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2009/2020 x8 D3h/G4h 257 96p Vieux Château Certan 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x5 D 30 min / G 1,5 h 264 96p Vintage Champagne Krug 1964 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x5 D 15 min / G 45 min 258 96p Château Haut-Brion 1924 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x4 D1h/G1h 265 96p Clos des Corton Faiveley 1990 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x4 D1h/G2h Decanted 45 minutes. The nose was very deep and brooding; classic Corton with dark fruits, iron and cedar. Very rich on the palate, a thick texture and lots of power on its finish. There were deep seams of fruit in this wine and wonderful balance and complexity. This has lost its initial thickness but will probably develop into a very interesting wine all the components are there. A very attractive modern wine that reflects its origins. 259 96p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1922 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2002/2010 x1 D1h/G1h 260 96p Echezeux Henri Jayer 1971 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x2 D1h/G1h ~ 95 ~ 265 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Château d'Yquem 1861 (Sauternes) 262

266 267 96p Clos de Vougeot Leroy 1976 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2010 x11 D1h/G1h Even though the 1976 vintage was only average in VosneRomanée, this Leroy was not. The winter was mild, dry and there was no frost. Beautiful long, hot and dry summer. Early harvest. Decanted 45 minutes. This Clos de Vougeot is showing unexpectedly well now, but you need to let it breathe and sit in the decanter for at least 45 minutes before tasting. Very good colour for a 1976. Moderately fat, intense and sweet on the nose. Good structure and balance. A fresh, round and complex wine with good fresh fruit. Very good grip. Not as faded as I thought from the nose at first. A very charming and positive wine with youthful acidity and a long, sweet finish 268 96p Sherry Amontillado González Byass 1885 (Jerez) SPAIN 2002/2010 x1 D1h/G2h 269 96p Château Haut-Brion 1982 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x12 D2h/G2h 270 96p Château Latour 1921 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x13 D2h/G2h 271 96p Riesling Brand Vendange Tardive Zind-Humbrecht 1990 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2005/2015 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 266 96p Château Léoville Poyferré 1900 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 D 30 min / G 30 min 1900 was an amazingly good vintage of very ripe, broad and age-worthy wines. This Léoville-Poyferré had top-shoulder level and cork and capsule still in fair condition. Very deep, striking bright colour, even more brilliant than the 1900 Lafite. Amazing ripe, rich sweet fruit, caramel and black cherry aromas on the nose. Sound and open. On the palate it was nicely balanced, very concentrated and surprisingly fresh. Has complexity and beautiful smoothness with sweet tannins. It is an unbelievably seamless, classic and elegant wine. Held in the glass approximately 30 minutes without drying up. Another ingenious wine that has confidently survived the test of time. 272 96p Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1985 (Piedmont) ITALY 2005/2019 x6 D 1 h / G 1,5 h 273 96p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2010 x4 D 20 min/ G 1 h ~ 96 ~

280 274 96p Vintage Champagne Krug 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2010 x2 D 10 min / G 30 min 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1986 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2030 x35 D5h/G2h 281 275 96p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1950 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x16 D 1,5 h / G 3 h 96p Château Pétrus 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2017 x11 D3h/G2h 282 276 96p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1968 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2015 x4 D1h/G1h RHÔNE 2005/2025 x2 D2h/G2h 283 277 96p Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard Marcassin 1993 (Sonoma) USA 2002/2015 x4 D1h/G3h 96p Maya Dalla Valle 1996 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2019 x4 D3h/G2h 284 278 96p Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/now x11 D 15 min/ G 1 h 96p Château l'Eglise Clinet 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x12 D 2,5 h / G 1 h 285 279 96p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1874 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 1999/now x2 D 30 min / G 15 min 96p Grand-Chambertin Gresigny 1898 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/now x1 D 30 min / G 1 h This bottle was in sound condition, and the level was 8cm below the cork. In our experience, old Burgundy bottles with levels from 4 to 8cm below the cork can still contain high-quality wine, and very often they actually do. It must be remembered that the original fills varied because they lacked the accuracy of a modern bottling line. Therefore, we did not pay much attention to this wine's level! To us good colour is a more important sign of a sound wine. In the case of this Grand-Chambertin it was very fine and mature. A lovely fragrant nose of menthol. This is a surprisingly vigorous and complex wine: one can even claim that it is youthful. Very rich with a fine acidity. Amazingly good for the vintage. This wine has good positive energy, and is worthy of its name - a grand wine! 286 96p Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1945 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x3 D2h/G2h ~ 97 ~ 286 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 96p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1985 (Rhône)

Château Haut-Brion ~ 98 ~

~ 99 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

287 287 294 96p BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x15 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 96p Château Lafleur 1945 (Pomerol) Vintage Champagne Krug 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x17 D 20 min / G 1 h 288 295 96p 96p Château Palmer 1959 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x9 D2h/G1h Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x2 D 2,5 h / G 2 h Moderately deep, ruby colour with tawny tints. Ripe but restrained dark fruit nose with perfumed tones of violets and musk. A somehow mystically powerful and seductive nose. Crisp and firm acidity takes a grip on the rich mediumbodied palate. The high level of masculine tannins is hidden partly under extracted ripe fruitiness of dark berries - wild strawberries, blackberries and boysenberries. A very powerful experience with rich floral and musky/spicy tones in the lingering finish. A very charming wine with more to come in the future. 289 96p Château Calon-Ségur 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x13 D1h/G2h 290 296 96p USA 2005/2015 x5 D 30 min / G 1 h 96p Chardonnay Alexander Mountain Estate Marcassin 1992 (Sonoma) Colheita Quinta do Noval 1937 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2020 x5 D1h/G2h 291 297 96p BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x25 D2h/G2h 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1953 (Pauillac) Vintage Port Cockburn 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 292 298 96p CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x11 D 10 min / G 2 h 96p Salon 1988 (Champagne) Solaia Antinori 1997 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/2025 x5 D 30 min / G 2 h 293 299 96p USA 2004/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 96p Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1995 (Napa Valley) Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x3 D 10 min / G 45 min ~ 100 ~

301 96p Da Silva's Quinta do Noval 1945 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2022 x2 D3h/G2h 302 96p Pinot Gris Reserve Hennij Preiss-Henny 1958 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2008/now x2 D 30 min/ G 1 h 304 96p Cristal Roederer 1997 (Champagne) 305 96p Banyuls Grand Cru 1929 (Banyuls) FRANCE LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON 2006/2040 x4 D 30 min / G 2 h 306 96p Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot 1986 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x2 D 15 min / G 45 h This appealing wine derives from the vintage of challenges. Cold weather in the winter was followed by a cold and wet spring. The summer enjoyed ideally warm and sunny weather conditions until heavy storms rolled over the area during late August and early September, causing severe rot problems. Towards the end of September the weather improved and the harvest ended as a large one that was especially good for whites. Jadot nailed the vintage with their wonderful BâtardMontrachet. Moderately intense, bright and deep-yellow colour. Intense, nutty and beautifully developed nose with butter, spices, pineapple and truffles. Dry and crisp palate with sophisticated richness of tropical fruits, butter flavours and oakiness. Concentrated, complex and harmonious taste with mineral, spicy, smok, and vanilla flavours. Opulent and subtle long, lingering finish. A white wine with power and concentration to age easily for another ten years, if one just has patience to wait. For the ones that cannot, the wine offers great pleasure now. 303 96p Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1995 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2004/2020 x3 D1h/G3h The first vintage of Pingus. This could be Peter Sisseck's `dream come true' incarnation. Tinta Fina grapes for this wine come from 5 ha of vineyards with vines over 60 years old. Very deep, ruby intense colour. Powerful toasty nose with concentrated ripe fruitiness. Complex aromas of ripe wild strawberries and plums, coffee, spices, bacon, and violets. Full-bodied rich, velvety texture on palate with moderately high acidity, intense firm tannins, very rich dark fruitiness, and toasty spiciness. All in great balance topped with great length and huge concentration. This wine has not yet shown its full potential. 300 96p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1981 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x25 D 15 min / G 30 min ~ 101 ~ 306 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x11 D 30 min / G 2 h

307 307 312 96p 96p Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h Decent looking bottle with 3cm ullage. Decanted 45 minutes. Medium-deep, a bit brownish but bright colour. The nose was immediately appealing with plenty of sweet fruit, mushrooms and truffles. Well balanced with low tannic level. On the palate it has plenty of those sweet fruit, tobacco and chocolate flavours. Rich, ripe and concentrated. A really delicious wine that has great complexity and medium-long, soft and stylish finish. Absolutely perfect to drink now. Maya Dalla Valle 1992 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/2015 x4 D2h/G2h 313 96p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1976 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x19 D 20 min / G 1 h 308 96p CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x3 D 10 min/ G 1 h 96p Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Billecart-Salmon 1996 (Champagne) 314 Riesling Loibner Vinothekfüllung Emmerich Knoll 1990 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2010 x12 D 45 min / G 3 h 309 96p Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2010 x2 D 45 min / G 2 h In 1959 a big crop was expected from the beginning. Indeed the yields were remarkably generous, but at the same time the fruit was fully ripe. The summer was dry and not too hot, with just a little rain at the beginning of September. The 1959s are normally rich and complex like this Echezeaux. The DRC Grand Echézeaux 1959 we enjoyed here was in excellent condition. Ullage was 3cm from the cork. What a huge depth and complexity! A fruity, rich, fleshy and round, stylish wine. This is much finer than the modern-day Echézeaux. Superb concentration and lovely, harmonious and long finish. Drink in ten years. 315 96p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1978 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x18 D2h/G2h 316 96p Garrafeira Niepoort 1931 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2015 x2 D 45 min / G 4 h 310 317 96p 96p Château Pétrus 1964 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x23 D2h/G2h TBA No. 10 Welschriesling "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1999 AUSTRIA 2006/2025 x3 D1h/G2h 311 318 96p CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x5 D 10 min / G 1 h 96p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1979 (Champagne) Colheita Reserve Krohn 1900 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2020 x2 D1h/G2h ~ 102 ~

324 96p Clos d'Ambonnay Champagne Krug 1995 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2030 x3 D 45 h / G 1 h 319 96p Château La Conseillante 1989 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x2 D2h/G2h 325 96p Vintage Port Cockburn 1908 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/2030 x3 D1h/G3h 96p Tavrida Black Muscat Massandra Collection 1937 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2006/2010 x4 D 30 min / G 3 h 326 96p Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Eiswein Robert Weil 2001 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2006/2015 x3 D 45 min / G 1 h 321 96p Château d'Yquem 1937 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x2 D 45 min / G 2 h 327 322 96p Brut Impérial Moët & Chandon 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2010 x3 D 10 min/ G 30 min 96p Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1998 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x1 D1h/G2h Only a few people in the world know the existence of this superb wine. DRC owns almost 0.2ha of Bâtard-Montrachet in the Chassagne-Montrachet district. The grapes are picked together with Le Montrachet, although they vinified separately. DRC produces around two barrels of Bâtard-Montrachet yearly. This produces 600 bottles, which are reserved solely for private use. The wine was tasted in November 2006 at DRC's bottle cellar, when a French journalist from our group kindly insisted that this wine be tasted. After a little persuasion, cellar master M. Bernard Noblet decided to crack open this peculiar wine. Bright, yellow colour with a very herbaceous, minty nose exposes mineral and toasty aromas. Intense full-bodied wine, with very crisp acidity and a long lingering mineral aftertaste, is enhanced with spicy tones. A superb and charming wine! 328 96p Merlot Pahlmeyer 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x5 D1h/G2h 329 96p Barolo Bricco Rocche Ceretto 1996 (Piedmont) ITALY 2001/2020 x3 D 2,5 h / G 3 h 323 96p Cristal Roederer 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2030 x9 D 15 min/ G 1 h ~ 103 ~ 329 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 320

330 330 337 96p 96p Château Cos d'Estournel 1929 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2009/2010 x4 D1h/G1h Carte d´Or Brut Champagne Drappier 1959 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010 x4 D 15 min/ G 1 h 331 338 96p BORDEAUX 2005/2025 x9 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 96p Château Margaux 1983 (Margaux) Château Latour 1964 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x30 D2h/G2h 332 339 96p CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x8 D 10 min / G 1 h 96p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1988 (Champagne) Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1959 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2005/2010 x5 D 45 min / G 1 h 333 340 96p PORTUGAL 2007/2015 x1 D2h/G5h 96p Vintage Port Graham ´s 1945 (Portugal) Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1959 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x16 D 10 min/ G 30 min 334 341 96p BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x7 D 45 min / G 2 h 96p Château Coutet 1934 (Barsac) Vintage Bollinger 1945 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 D2h/G2h 335 342 96p 96p Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2025 x2 D3h/G2h Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1977 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/2025 x4 D2h/G2h 336 343 96p 96p Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1961 (Piedmont) ITALY 2007/now x3 D 30 min/ G 1 h Château Lafleur 1966 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x4 D2h/G2h ~ 104 ~

344 349 96p BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x2 D 1 h / G 1,5 h 96p La Romanée "Réserve du Paul Bouchard" Bouchard Père & Fils 1966 (Côte de Nuits) This Grand Cru vineyard is the smallest appellation in France with just 0.85 hectares lying on the moderately steep slope with limestone-clay soil and chalk crumble just a few metres from the legendary Romanée-Conti vineyard. This monopole vineyard has recently changed hands back to the Vicomte Liger-Belair family after being contracted long-term for the exclusive use of Bouchard Père & Fils. In 1966 the vineyards faced damageing spring hail and a poor beginning to the summer. Luckily the weather conditions improved gradually towards the autumn and the harvest was completed in ideal conditions. The yield was high in quantity as well as in quality. Excellent bottle with 2cm level. Decanted one hour. The appearance is moderately intense with hazy cherry red colour and tawny rim indicating mature age. Beautifully intense and opulent nose delivers root vegetables, wild strawberries and ripe brambles. Youthful but with lovely bouquet of tertiary aromas appearing. Dry, vivid acidity with elegant tannins and ripe red fruit flavours form satin-like texture that stands out moderately long in a very balanced aftertaste. A perfectly mature, extremely supple wine with delicious taste ideal for immediate pleasure, but will keep still another ten years. Vintage Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1942 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 D 10 min/ G 30 min 350 96p Château Ausone 1900 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2003/now x2 D 15 min / G 30 min 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1995 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/now x3 D4h/G2h 352 96p Château d'Yquem 2001 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2050 x12 D 5 h / G 3+ h 345 96p Janus Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1994 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2009/2015 x5 D2h/G2h 353 346 96p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1962 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2025 x3 D1h/G4h 96p Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1974 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2015 x1 D 30 min/ G 1 h 354 347 96p Château Haut-Brion 1949 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2001/2008 x2 D1h/G2h 96p Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1983 FRANCE - ALSACE 2001/2015 x2 D1h/G1h 348 355 96p 96p Corton-Charlemagne Leroy 1985 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x6 D1h/G2h The year 1985 has become known for its abundant and elegant white wines. Decanted one hour. This bright-yellow wine from Leroy charmed with its aromas, and one got swept away by plentiful vanilla, flowers and elegant fruit. The taste corresponded to the bouquet - it was round and soft, with concentrated fruit and a fair amount of acidity. A very pleasant experience that left a longing to taste this wine again. Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1999 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2006/2025 x3 D3h/G2h ~ 105 ~ 355 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 351

356 356 363 96p 95p Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1966 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2020 x11 D2h/G5h Musigny Domaine Leroy 1964 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2015 x2 D 1 h / G 2,5 h Musigny Grand Cru grows some of the best grapes in Burgundy. Its terroir is much more complex than Clos de Vougeot which lies just below. Musigny is known for its super-elegant and feminine characteristics, but this hot vintage gave this fine "lady" some extra muscle, that has given her an extra dimension and lasting structure. A great wine from the legendary Leroy. Intense ruby-red colour with orange rim. Such an elegant and complex nose full of ripe red fruits, anise and flowers enhanced with refined earthy aromas and spiciness. Rich medium-bodied palate with a great grip of minerals, vivid acidity and smooth powdery tannins. Satiny texture with charming floral flavours, brambles and wild strawberries in the lingering, long finish. Drinking splendidly now but will keep for another eight-to-ten years. 357 96p Château d'Yquem 1949 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x9 D 45 min / G 2 h 358 96p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x11 D 15 min / G 1 h 364 95p Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h Dirty, old-looking bottle. No capsule and the ullage was as low as 7cm, the cork was also very dry and powdery. Our hopes were not very high, but we were positively surprised. Medium-deep brick-red-colour. Ripe, full, open nose with breathtaking fruit aromas. Full of personality and complexity. This is a fabulous old wine with a soul of fruit flavour. Very alive and voluptuous. Long and positive aftertaste. It stunned us all! 359 96p Château L´Angelus 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x5 D 30 min / G 1,5 h 360 365 96p AUSTRALIA 1999/2040 x1 D2h/G1h 95p Seppelt Para Liqueur Port 1879 (Barossa Valley) Vintage Champagne Krug 1973 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 361 366 95p BORDEAUX 2005/2020 x21 D1h/G2h 95p Château Cheval Blanc 1964 (St.Emilion) Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1952 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x22 D1h/G2h 362 367 95p CHAMPAGNE 2010/2020 x11 D 15 min / G 1,5 h 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1989 (Champagne) Château Montrose 1929 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2000/2010 x13 D1h/G2h ~ 106 ~

374 368 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1982 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2018 x6 D 15 min / G 1 h 95p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1986 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2010 x5 D 15 min / G 30 min 375 95p Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x3 D 10 min/ G 30 min 369 95p Romanée St.Vivant Bouchard Père & Fils 1906 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x4 D1h/G2h This bottle of wine from a truly magnificent vintage had spent almost a hundred years in peace in the cellar of an Austrian castle. The level of the wine had dropped an unusual amount - 11.5cm - so expectations were not very high, even though a good friend of ours had recommended the wine to us. The colour looked promising but there was a strong and strange element in the bouquet - a hint of medicine seemed to obscure almost all of the other elements of the nose. After two hours in a glass, this peculiar smell faded and gave way a little, and the bouquet started to correspond to the palate. A very balanced, elegant and surprisingly fruity, abundantly perfumed wine, which surprised us with its excellence. The aftertaste lingered in the mouth - as well as on the mind for an unprecedented length of time, leaving a memory of a particularly pleasant and unique experience. Taste-wise, it is a good example of the well-known femininity of the RSV. A wine that underlines the significance of storage conditions and the producer. 376 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1975 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2015 x6 D1h/G2h 95p Colheita Niepoort 1912 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2020 x2 D3h/G2h 378 95p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1992 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2030 x5 D7h/G3h 370 95p Château Gruaud-Larose 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2002/2020 x23 D2h/G3h 379 95p Château Latour 1934 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x5 D 30 min/ G 1 h 371 95p Cristal Roederer 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 45 min 380 95p Vintage Pol Roger 1921 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/now x2 D 30 min/ G 1 h This good-looking Pol Roger was filled to the upper neck. Decanted 30 minutes. Unexpectedly pale, but lively looking light gold colour. First a bit odd, old straw nose, but after another 30 minutes it opened wide and was full of chocolate, honey and cream flavours. The taste was wonderfully joie de vivre and full of energy. Not very sweet, but not dry either. Has a very fat and strong body, almost too big and commanding a wine for champagne, but well balanced and fully harmonious. Wine with substantial charm and an excellent, multi-dimensional, long, crispy aftertaste. It is a very good aperitif, but also excellent with food! 372 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 373 95p Château Pétrus 1955 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x11 D1h/G1h ~ 107 ~ 381 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 377

363 387 95p Cristal Roederer 1975 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2015 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 388 95p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/2020 x3 D 45 min / G 1 h 389 381 95p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2040 x8 D4h/G2h Dense ruby-red colour. Nuanced and pure nose of raspberries, strawberries and black cherries highlighted with minerals. Some still unintegrated yet stylish oak on the nose. Ripe, attractive and powerful fruitiness on the palate. The fine tannic structure is in perfect harmony with the smooth, silky texture. Well-structured and intensely fruity wine with enormous ageing and quality potential. In a very drinkable phase at the moment. 95p Tarantella Sine Qua Non 1999 (California) USA 2008/2019 x3 D3h/G2h 382 95p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1924 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x3 D1h/G1h 390 95p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1970 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2002/2010 x2 D - h / G 45 min 383 95p Mount Edelstone Henschke 1981 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2007/2015 x9 D2h/G3h 391 95p Le Montrachet Domaine Leroy 1969 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2002/2015 x4 D 45 min / G 1 Maison Leroy has been one of the most esteemed négociant establishments in Burgundy over the past one hundred years. The Leroy family has become well known due to their half-share in of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti since 1942 and - within the last 15 years - from Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy's ambitious and superb domaine wines. Still the négociant house, Maison Leroy is superior to any other négociant, keeping the stocks of several million bottles of fine and mature wines in their cellar. This rare wine is one of the jewels of this cellar, deriving from the greatest white wine plot in Burgundy and from an outstanding vintage. In 1969 the winter started mild and was followed by a wet and cold spring, which the bud break. The sunny and warm summer ripened the grapes thoroughly. The cold, wet period in early September turned luckily into fine weather in the beginning of the harvest in October, causing no damage to this reduced crop. This vintage yielded outstanding whites, better in quality compared to the reds in Burgundy. Bright, moderately intense, golden-yellow colour. Expressive nose with a charmingly oxidative character - smoke, ripe tropical aromas, spices, sweet waxiness and honeyed overtones with truffles. Dry and crisp medium-bodied palate with an oily texture. Ripe tropical flavours mixed with spices and mineral flavours. Long, very integrated and well-balanced finish with seductive, sweet tones. Still a wonderful wine, at its peak now. A slow decline is soon to start. 384 95p Ai-Daniel Tokay Massandra Collection 1938 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2006/2010 x4 D 30 min / G 3 h 385 95p Monte Bello Ridge 1974 (Santa Cruz Mountains) USA 2005/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 386 95p Vintage Port Graham's 1887 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/now x1 D 2 h / G 1,5 h ~ 108 ~

~ 109 ~ Château Pichon-Baron F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

Château Margaux ~ 110 ~

397 95p Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2004 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2025 x6 D2h/G3h Bright, yellow-green colour with medium intensity. Opulent, ripe tropical fruit aromas with sweet and spicy tones. Peppermint, coffee and toasty aromas. Dry, medium-bodied, intense and very mineral palate with crisp acidity, fresh, ripe yellow fruits, roasted coffee and mint. Long buttery finish. A rich and complex wine with a delightful opulence. 392 95p Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1995 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/2020 x2 D2h/G2h Bottle was like new. Decanted two hours. The colour is dense and dark. The nose is powerful and open with a good complexity. The huge scents of black fruits, creamy oak, liquorice, plus exotic spices are all there. At first, the volume of the tannins have a tendency to overwhelm the fruit in the mouth, but after two hours in the decanter the wine became more fruity and balanced. Bit by bit the silkiness and multi-layered structure of the wine emerges, dominating the end of the tasting. Its finale is very long and powerful. Very good already, but will certainly be better in a few years. 95p Château La Gaffelière 1961 (St. Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x13 D 30 min / G 1 h 393 399 95p CHAMPAGNE 2005/2025 x5 D 30 min / G 1 h 95p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1990 (Champagne) Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1968 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2010 x5 D1h/G1h 394 400 95p BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x14 D1h/G2h 95p Château Gruaud-Larose 1959 (Saint-Julien) Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1979 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/2010 x6 D 30 min / G 45 min 395 401 95p CHAMPAGNE 2010/2030 x8 D 30 min/ G 1 h 95p Cristal Roederer 1996 (Champagne) Château Cheval Blanc 1959 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x19 D1h/G2h 396 402 95p BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x11 D1h/G3h 95p Château Margaux 1959 (Margaux) Handsome magnum with by-the-neck level. Decanted one and a half hours. Magnificent, complex perfume and wide-open nose. We have had this wine numerous times before from 750ml bottles with a similar, open and superb nose. A full and somewhat feminine wine with soft, gentle tannins. Good balance and long on-going aftertaste. Will not improve, but will last well, especially in bigger-sized bottles. A charming wine, we were very happy that this was not our last one! Vintage Port Graham's 1966 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2020 x5 D2h/G3h ~ 111 ~ 402 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 398

403 407 95p Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x24 D2h/G2h 408 95p Château L´Angelus 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x4 D 30 min / G 45 min 403 409 95p 95p Proprietary Red Wine Dominus 1987 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2020 x3 D2h/G2h The rainfall this year was half the average. A very warm early summer turned into a moderately warm ending enhancing the grapes to obtain their crisp acidity. Winemaking was classically non-interventionist. Blend of 88 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 percent Cabernet Franc and 3 percent Merlot. The wine spent 14 months in French oak, of which 25 percent were new. A medium-intense garnet colour with tawny tints. Very concentrated, ripe blackcurrant nose with plums, cedar and spicy aromas. Medium-bodied palate reveals moderately high refreshing acidity, firm tannins and herbaceous dark fruity aromas of cassis and plums mixed with hints of mint. Long and admirably balanced finish with spicy oak character. Drinking well now but will easily keep another decade. Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1990 (Napa Valley) USA 2007/2020 x5 D2h/G3h 410 95p Château Pavie 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 411 95p Viña El Pison Artadi 1995 (Rioja) SPAIN 2008/2020 x2 D1h/G2h 95p 404 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Achleiten Prager 1994 AUSTRIA 2007/2010 x3 D 30 min/ G 1 h 412 405 95p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x10 D 15 min/ G 1 h 95p Château l'Eglise Clinet 1952 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x11 D 30 min/ G 1 h 406 413 95p 95p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x6 D 15 min / G 30 min Château Léoville-Las Cases 1982 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x28 D2h/G2h ~ 112 ~

414 95p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1937 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x1 D 30 min/ G 1 h This 1937 was a marvellous bottle, full of life and pleasure. It has tiny lively bubbles and a sound, open yet complex nose. Rich, long and compound. Extremely well made. A complete and enjoyable champagne that has held very well. We have never underestimated the keeping power of Dom Pérignon. What a thought-provoking wine! 415 95p Riesling Loibner Vinothekfullung Emmerich Knoll 2000 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2015 x2 D 45min/ G 2 h 416 95p Vintage Bollinger 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 D 15 min/ G 45 min 417 95p Riesling Smaragd Steinertal F.X. Pichler 1994 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2006/2010 x3 D 15 min/ G 45 min 420 95p Les Gaudiots de la Romanée-Conti 1926 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 418 421 95p ITALY 2007/2020 x6 D 30 min / G 2 h 95p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1955 (Tuscany) Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x4 D 15 min/ G 1 h 419 95p Château Pétrus 1949 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x14 D1h/G2h ~ 113 ~ 421 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

422 422 95p Bond St Eden 2001 USA 2010/2030 x6 D3h/G2h The BOND winery represents a one-of-a-kind Grand Cru concept in Napa Valley. It is based on making wine in the Burgundian way, expressing different terroirs with one variety ­ Cabernet Sauvignon. BOND's existing top five crus ­ Melbury, Vecina, St. Eden, Pluribus and Quella ­ are located apart from each other around Napa Valley. The fruit from each site is vinified separately at the small BOND winery in Oakville and named according to the site. The wines express the different terroirs profoundly and characteristically. The proprietor of BOND, Bill Harlan, has built the BOND team from a new generation of professionals, relying on Cory Empting as Winemaker, Mary Maher as Vineyard Manager, and Paul Roberts MS, a former head sommelier of Thomas Keller restaurants, as Estate Director. Bill Harlan explains the concept: "It was during the period that we created Merryvale, 1983 to 1997, that Bob Levy discovered an exceptional grape quality in a handful of the more than sixty vineyards we had worked with over the years. When we sold the Merryvale winery, we retained a few of the key vineyards and they were the foundation of BOND estates. In this respect the concept of BOND actually predates Harlan Estate. The first vintage of BOND was the 1997. BOND was created for three reasons. First, these select vineyards with Grand Cru potential deserved to be vinified separately and have a label of their own. Second, I had learnt on my trips to Bordeaux and Burgundy that the sharing of information between producers and growers was often limited, which was something we needed to avoid in our culture. As we were buying grapes from many different growers, we efficiently learnt more about the different terroirs and our learning curve was very steep. While at Harlan Estate we focused primarily on our own land. BOND gave us the opportunity to work with other growers and constantly learn more about other terroirs of Napa Valley, as well as the winegrowing that best expressed the character of these unique properties. The third reason for establishing BOND was that we wanted to be able to groom the next generation. Our goal was to create a winegrowing estate that would last for many generations. To do that, it takes a long time before you really understand the land, so no matter how good your vineyard manager is, or your winemaker, they don't really begin to understand that land for at least a decade. It takes a generation to really know the land. So the whole idea of the mentor, of the master teaching the apprentice from the next generation, seemed very important to us. Any one of us could be hit by a truck one day, so I wanted to make sure that if something happened to any person on the team, we could still survive. I thought that we needed to groom the best and brightest of the next generation, as well as making sure we could keep the best and brightest of this generation. So I felt that the concept of BOND could enable us to have the critical mass to do both, and Harlan Estate alone was really quite small to accomplish both at the level we thought was important." The 11-acre St. Eden vineyard is located on iron-rich and rocky terrain on a plateau with gentle northern facing knoll next to Vaca Mountains on the eastern side of Napa. The terroir is similar to its neighbours' ­ Screaming Eagle and Gargiulos. Its wines stand out from the other BOND cru wines as smoother and more elegant with intense and seductive fruitiness as well as its soft tannins. For this reason it is also drinking well young. The 2001 vintage is considered excellent in Napa Valley generally. The growing season kept the winegrowers alert from the very beginning, as severe frosts hit the region in early spring and were then followed by a massive heat wave in May. The summer went well with good weather ­ moderate temperatures and cool nights. The grapes ripened physiologically several weeks earlier than normal, and the picking started in many places before the whites, surprisingly. As a result, the tannins were ripe, the acidity level slightly higher than average, while Deep, ruby purple colour. Intense spicy nose with jammed black berries, violets and elegant toastiness. Full-bodied, silky structure with balancing acidity, smooth tannins and intense ripe black fruit flavours. A concentrated and supple finish with tobacco and cedar notes in the long savory aftertaste. ~ 114 ~

425 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1965 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2010 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h In Vega Sicilia the harvest started at the beginning of October in dry and warm conditions. The quantity was high for this vintage and total production of Unico was 91,000 Bordeaux bottles and 2,000 magnums. The 1965 Unico was made from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20% and Merlot 5%, and was commercialized from 1984 to 1987 in Bordeaux bottles. This wonderful and rare magnum was released to the market in 1989, and was in textbook condition. Level by the neck. Decanted two hours before dinner. Brilliant, fairly deep, bright, youthful colour. Sweet fruit, truffles, and American oak on nose - sound and wide, open bouquet. A fresh, rich and concentrated wine with sweet fruit flavours and soft tannins. Very elegant and gentle to drink. Chocolaty and smooth, welcome finish. Ready now and will not gain from any further ageing. A delicious and complete Unico. This is certainly the best of all those red wines made in 1965. 423 95p Richebourg Louis Gros 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x1 D 45 min/ G 1 h Very old-looking, dusty bottle with only a miscellany of the label left. Level was excellent at 3 centimetres and colour was very bright and sound. Decanted 45 minutes. Charming bright-red colour. Sound and wide-open bouquet with well-developed ripe fruit, truffles and chocolate flavours. No trace of oxidation. Forceful rather than delicate but with a seductive balance and a firm but smooth tannic structure. This is very classic Burgundy; as powerful, rich, deep, ripe, and harmonious as one could hope for. Ready now but the wine will continue to age well for another 10 years. 426 95p Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard Ravenswood 1984 (Napa Valley) USA 2001/2010 x3 D2h/G1h 424 427 95p 95p FRANCE - ALSACE 2003/2010 x2 D1h/G1h BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x8 D3h/G2h ~ 115 ~ 427 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain ZindHumbrecht 1994 (Alsace) Château Haut-Brion 1953 (Graves) F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

428 429 95p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1955 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x10 D2h/G1h 430 95p Château Margaux 1953 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x2 D2h/G2h 428 95p BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x4 D1h/G2h 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1943 (Côte de Nuits) This elegant wine contains very unique features given it was the last DRC wine made from ungrafted rootstocks. Clear, bright brick-red colour. Very developed medium-intense nose shows very complex and vivid aromas from ethereal, herbaceous, willow tree aromas to earthy and perfumed aromas with dark chocolate nuances. A dry, crisp and light-bodied wine with silky texture due to the ripe mellow tannins. Mineral flavours and ripe cherries with long savoury finish shows very good intensity still. A real charmer. 431 Chevalier-Montrachet Leflaive 1985 BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x6 D1h/G3h Fine bottle. Decanted 45 minutes. Pale, medium-golden yellow with distinct green tinge. Very refined nose. Flowery bouquet, with buttery, pecan and walnut aromas and restrained creamy oak. Beautiful sweetness as it strikes the palate. Ripe fruit is buttery-edged with greengage and citrus flavours. Taste is firm and endless with beautiful layers of fruit and unctuous texture, giving a real succulence on the mid-palate. The commanding finish has good length through a lively acidity. A charming wine now, but should cellar very well. ~ 116 ~

433 95p Gewurtraminer Zind-Humbrecht 1990 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2008/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 434 95p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2008/now x6 D1h/G4h An excellent vintage, especially for white Burgundy. We brought this bottle straight from Burgundy and it seemed to be in superb condition. Decanted one hour. The bouquet was youthful, flowery, lively and very promising. The wine itself though was a slight disappointment, tasting edgier, thinner and less balanced compared to many other Montrachets from top producers of this great vintage. We tasted this at a blind tasting that included quite a few Montrachets from the same vintage. The DRC came in next to last with an average score of 92. This is by no means a poor wine, but a small disappointment compared to our expectations. 435 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1934 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2010 x5 D1h/G1h This 1934 Romanée-Conti was made from pre-phylloxera vines, the proudly-named vignes originelles françaises non reconstituées. The old Burgundy vintages from pre-phylloxera vines seem to have had better keeping qualities than their successors have ever achieved. The early twentieth-century vintages are therefore normally much younger-looking and livelier than their heirs at the same age. Good-looking domaine-bottled bottle, ullage was no more than 3cm. Magnificent, aromatic and oriental bouquet. Excellent, fully evolved wine. Still quite powerful, despite its smoothness and elegance. Velvety and lingering aftertaste. Impossible not to adore this wine. 432 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x2 D1h/G1h ~ 117 ~ 435 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

436 436 443 95p BORDEAUX 2003/2012 x4 D2h/G2h 95p Château Cos d'Estournel 1953 (Saint-Estèphe) Château Cheval Blanc 1949 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x23 D 45 min / G 1,5 h 437 444 95p CHAMPAGNE 2009/2015 x6 D 15 min / G 30 min 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1990 (Champagne) Château Pétrus 1952 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x10 D 1 h / G2 h 438 445 95p PORTUGAL 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 95p Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1945 (Portugal) Château Cheval Blanc 1953 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x16 D2h/G2h 439 446 95p BORDEAUX 2005/2025 x18 D1h/G1h 95p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1949 (Pauillac) Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1990 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2025 x4 D2h/G2h 440 447 95p PORTUGAL 2006/2030 x2 D3h/G2h 95p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1975 (Portugal) Château Sigalas-Rabaud 1921 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/now x3 D1h/G3h 441 448 95p GERMANY 2006/2020 x4 D1h/G2h 95p Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 2003 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) Celebris Rosé Gosset 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x4 D 15 min / G 2 h 442 449 95p CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 95p Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1961 (Champagne) Château Palmer 1962 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x1 D1h/G1h ~ 118 ~

450 95p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1998 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x7 D2h/G2h 451 95p Vintage Port Fonseca 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/2020 x3 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 452 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1941 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 D 30 min / G 1.5 h The level of wine had lowered only 4cm and both the capsule and the cork seemed to be in good condition. The information found on the cork confirmed the origin of the bottle. The colour of the wine was already a little brown and muddy, but the bouquet had something so magical to it - overflowing chocolate, coffee and warmth - that it would have melted any hardened heart. One of the most intoxicating and overpowering bouquets we have experienced - indeed to bring oneself to taste it became almost too hard! A very roasted, old pinot style, delicate and gentle, slightly over-matured wine. Fading but lots of charm and length. Nevertheless, even after five hours in the glass the bouquet still swept us off our feet. The second bottle, which we tasted in 2004, was in much better condition. Very vigorous and long. An extraordinary and fantastic experience. 453 95p Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2010 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h Fine looking bottle with four centimeters level. Decanted 45 minutes. Medium-intense, maroon brown colour. Rich and robust nose with woody and little vegetal aromas mixed with lovely touch of wild strawberries. Dry, medium-bodied palate with moderately high acidity, smooth tannins and surprisingly fresh fruit. Evolved wine shows some balsamic notes in its medium long finish. Lovely wine but not as concentrated and complex as Romanée-Conti 1937. ~ 119 ~ 453 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

454 458 95p Le Chambertin Clos de Beze, Louis Jadot 1911 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x3 D1h/G1h Wonderful bottle with a 4cm level. Decanted one hour. Dark, mature and evolved colour. Fair amount of sediment. Very sweet, gentle and intense old-Pinot Noir on both nose and palate. Very forward and mature. Certainly plenty of finesse in here. Lots of extract and ripe, intense, sweet fruit. Long and appealing finish. A charming old wine! 454 95p Guilherme Vintage Port 1820 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/now x 2 D1h/G1h 455 459 95p 95p Clos-de-Vougeot Grivelet-Gusset 1919 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/now x1 D 45min / G 1 h 1919 Clos de Vougeot has a clean, mature dark-red colour. Ullage was 5cm. Delicate, charming old Pinot-nose. Subdued, sweet and complex. There is a lot of charm and attraction here - seductive. A classic wine that is very soft, round and inviting. Château Filhot 1935 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/2020 x2 D1h/G1h 460 95p Beerenauslese Robert Weil 1934 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2007/now x2 D1h/G3h 456 95p Castillo Ygay Marqués de Murrieta 1917 (Rioja) SPAIN 2000/now x2 D 15 min / G 15 min 461 95p Chambertin Domaine Ponsot 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2030 x2 D2h/G2h 457 95p Clos-St. Denis Domaine Dujac 1997 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x3 D 1 h / G 2.5 h Domaine Dujac was known until 1967 with the name of Domaine Graillet. Under the new ownership it has become one of the modern estates in Burgundy. The owner, Jacques Seysses, has introduced plenty of new viticulture and vinification techniques in the production. Seysses has cultivated six different clones of Pinot Noir for this wine, which are grafted in three different rootstocks on the Clos-St.Denis Grand Cru. The vineyards are treated organically and the vinification procedures occur as naturally as possible with no de-stemming, natural yeasts and no clarification. Moderately intense, developing cherry-red colour with a slightly hazy appearance. Pronounced and developed nose with animal, horse saddle and sweaty aromas with intense aromas of red berries. Broad and elegant medium-bodied mouthfeel with intense silky texture and complex flavours. Red berries, cherries, animal and floral flavours rise up in the long chalky mineral finish that is underlined with a high level of alcohol. Surprisingly ready to drink now and the wine actually delivers more maturity than expected. A very fine experience! 462 95p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 463 95p Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Rene Rostaing 1999 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2009/2010 x2 D3h/G2h 464 95p Château La Mondotte 1996 (Saint-Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x5 D3h/G3h ~ 120 ~

471 465 95p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1950 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x2 D1h/G1h Handsome, old handmade-looking bottle. First-rate condition, ullage only 3cm. Decanted 1 hour before serving. Fresh, spicy and open nose. Fat, rich and loaded with fruit and exotic aromas. Still had some rounded tannins left. Great extract and fruit intensity. No faults. A very stylish, vigorous wine. This was a pleasant surprise. Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 95p 1927 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x2 D 20 min / G 40 min AUSTRALIA 2005/2020 x3 D4h/G2h 473 466 95p Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Loibenberg Emmerich Knoll 1997 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2020 x3 D1h/G2h 95p Château Rausan-Ségla 1918 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/now x1 D 30 min / G 30 min 474 Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Pol Roger 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x7 D 30 min / G 2 h 95p 467 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2002/2015 x4 D2h/G2h 95p 468 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1959 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2015 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h An extremely cold winter destroyed more than 250ha of vineyards in the Burgundy area. A part of La Tâche vineyards was also devastated, and it was replanted the next year. After the severe winter, the rest of the year was thought to be close to perfect, and the wines became particularly flirtatious and bounteous. The tannins became soft and stylish. The bottle seemed to be in good condition. Decanted two hours. The bouquet is pleasantly perfumed. The wine was still quite tannic, slightly one-dimensional and closed - but still balanced and peaceful. Requires at least 4-5 years' further maturation. 469 475 95p AUSTRIA 2007/2020 x3 D 30 min / G 2 h 95p Riesling Unendlich FX Pichler 2000 (Wachau) Château Latour 1897 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x6 D 30 min / G 30 min 470 95p Riesling Oestricher Gottesthal Ferdinant Pierot 1959 (Germany) GERMANY 2002/2010 x4 D 15 min / G 1 h ~ 121 ~ 475 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s This vintage is generally one to forget due to the weather conditions that were the worst of the 1920s. However, luckily there are always exceptions. Again the miraculous vineyard of La Romanée-Conti was capable of yielding grapes that turned into lovely wine. Fine bottle with a 5cm level. Pale, brick-red, orangey colour. Delicate earthy nose with sweet vegetal character, raspberry aromas and faint hints of violets. Dry, light-bodied wine with moderately high acidity and slightly coarse tannins. Moderately intense red fruit and root vegetable flavours balance the tannic structure nicely. The wine does not have great length but the finish is harmonious and pleasing. Be aware of bottle variations and drink the wine at the first proper event. 472 95p Three Rivers Shiraz 1996 (Barossa Valley)

Bodegas Muga ~ 122 ~

~ 123 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

476 481 95p Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2002 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 D3h/G2h 2002 was a super vintage for the Montrachets. The cold winter had ensured that the dormant vines had a good rest. The bud-break and flowering occurred as normal but the following drought caused a water deficiency for the rest of the season. After some welcome rain in September, the dry and cool northern wind and sunny weather dried the grapes, guaranteeing a high concentration. Bright-yellow colour with green tints. Rich and fresh aromatic nose with an intense menthol aroma. Lovely, crispy acidity with persistent minerality forms a firm backbone to this concentrated wine. Very broad mouthfeel with moderately intense fruit on the mid-palate. Lingering, long, elegant finish with beautiful spiciness from the oak. A delicate and opulent wine with years ahead. 476 95p Hill of Grace Henschke 1998 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2008/2025 x3 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 477 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2012 x5 D 15 min / G 2 h 478 95p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x6 D1h/G1h The hot summer in Burgundy produced shrivelled grapes with substantially high skin-to-pulp ratio. This yielded wines with a firm and robust taste profile. This was the case also with this wine, of which only a total of 2115 cases were produced. Slightly cloudy, cherry-red colour with orange tints. The rich, developed nose gives soft ripe cherry flavours and a great deal of woody spicy notes. The taste is very crisp with moderate intensity of ripe dark fruitiness. Tannins and woody flavours are taking a strong grip on the long aftertaste. The wine gives gradually more flavours after being in the glass. Nevertheless, after half an hour the wine started to lose its edge. A lovely wine to be enjoyed no later than now! 482 95p Château Margaux 1995 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/2025 x9 D2h/G3h 483 95p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010 x2 D - h / G 45 min 484 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 95p 479 Château Pétrus 1934 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/now x2 D 45 min / G 30 min 95p 1940 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 D 30 min / G 1 h Very old-looking bottle. Good label and level. Decanted 45 minutes. The colour was deep, mature and a little cloudy. The nose was exotic, smoky, almost over-mature. In the mouth: full-bodied, rich, spicy and round. Classical and multi-layered long aftertaste, which appears almost sweet. A fully mature, classic Romanée-Conti. 485 95p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1900 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x2 D 20 min / G 40 min 480 486 95p 95p Château Margaux 1961 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x11 D1h/G2h Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1982 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2015 x2 D1h/G2h ~ 124 ~

487 493 95p AUSTRIA 2005/2030 x4 D1h/G3h 95p TBA No. 13 Chardonnay "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1998 Colheita Niepoort 1931 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 488 494 ITALY 2008/2030 x2 D 45 min / G 1 h 95p 95p Dal Forno Romano Amarone 1997 Barbaresco Sorí Tildin Angelo Gaja 1990 (Piedmont) ITALY 2009/2015 x4 D1h/G2h 489 95p Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2030 x4 D 30 min / G 1 h 495 95p Château d'Yquem 1947 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x7 D2h/G2h 490 95p Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2025 x5 D 15 min / G1 h 496 95p Proprietary Red Wine Dominus 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2020 x4 D1h/G2h 491 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 95p 1957 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2010 x4 D 45 min / G 25 min 497 Fine bottle with a 4cm level. Decanted 45 minutes. Bright, medium-intense, dark cherry-red colour. Complex and opulent nose with spices, toastiness, leather and vivid floral aromas. Broad, medium-bodied taste with refreshing acidity. Wonderfully silky texture makes the wine very stylish but with great density. It falls, however, slightly short of vividness and harmony. Glorious wine for drinking now but not for much longer! 95p Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek 1978 (Napa Valley) USA 2000/2010 x1 D1h/G1h 498 95p Château Pétrus 2000 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2045 x4 D4h/G3h 492 95p Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1896 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x7 D 30 min / G 2 h Good-looking bottle with a 2cm level. Decanted 30 minutes. We have had this wine several times in the past twelve months. Each time it was a spectacular and surprisingly youthful wine - generous and mouth-watering, with an unexpected aromatic dimension and character. This last bottle was remarkably opulent, still youthful and showing only a small sign of a brown edge in its colour and a fragrant nose of cedar, volatile acidity, white chocolate and fruitcake-like spices. On the palate it has a gentle, harmonious texture and lovely sweetness. The tannins are sweet and smooth, but it still has a firm backbone that gives it depth and structure. With any ancient vintage differences in quality is the rule, but these particular bottlings were all excellent. 499 95p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1947 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x7 D1h/G2h ~ 125 ~ 499 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

95p 500 500 Mas La Plana Torres 1971 (Penedès) SPAIN 2005/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 45 min 501 95p Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x3 D2h/G2h A brilliant vintage, especially for Burgundy reds. The long, warm and sunny summer ripened the grapes earlier than normal, guaranteeing high sugar levels and ripe tannins. Clear, medium-intense brick-red colour. Seductively sweet and perfumery aromas with ripe red fruit, flowers and spices. Medium-bodied palate with crisp acidity, firm tannins and ripe fruitiness with red fruit aromas; all of which were in good balance in the long structured finish. 502 95p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x2 D 10 min / G 50 min 503 95p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x4 D 1 h/ G 1 h 506 95p Château Suduiraut 1828 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2008/now x3 D1h/G3h 95p 504 Château Latour 1959 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x28 D2h/G3h Excellent bottle. Level was by the neck. Decanted for two hours. This wine was almost black. A strong dusty, earth and cellar-like smell took over the whole room - we were sure that the wine was corked and that was the last thing on the wish list. We decanted the wine and gave it two hours to open and clear itself. When returning to the room all the impurity had disappeared and a ripe, well-opened aroma full of berries had taken over. A complex bouquet with layers of cedar, leather and hovering flower scent. An abundant, truly massive, still quite tannic yet beautifuly balanced wine. Maybe a bit dry and rough on the finish, but only giving it a taste of life! 505 95p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2030 x4 D4h/G4h ~ 126 ~

507 95p Montrachet Comtes Lafon 2000 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2008/2015 x2 D2h/G2h 515 508 95p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1987 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x5 D 1 h / G 1.5 h This wine proves the general lack of appreciation for 1987s wrong. The vintage is able to show some very appealing features in DRC's hands. Golden yellow-colour with a rich complex nose of apricots, smokiness, spices, mineral, and honeyed overtones. Very mineral fresh, medium-bodied palate with an intense, sweet, honeyed, glycerol texture. Buttery and apricot flavours are also found in the slightly phenolic finish. Only 2015 bottles made. Very good now. 95p Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1995 (Tuscany) ITALY 2009/2020 x5 D3h/G2h 516 95p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1986 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x12 D4h/G4h 509 517 95p Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1947 (Piedmont) ITALY 2007/2020 x6 D 1 h / G 1,5 h ITALY 2007/2030 x4 D 4 h / G 2,5h 510 518 95p 95p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1995 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2020 x3 D2h/G2h Vintage Port Warre's 1931 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2003/2020 x3 D4h/G4h 511 519 95p 95p Ermitage L'Ermite Chapoutier 1998 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2030 x3 D2h/G3h Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G1h 1964 was the unsurpassed vintage of the decade in VosneRomanée. The spring was cool and summer almost perfect with very hot July. Few refreshing showers in September. Most of the red wines delivered a promise of a long and successful life. The Romanée-Conti is one of the best example of those wines, who delivered that promise fully. Good looking bottle. Level was 4 cm. Decanted one hour. Fine mature colour. Intense and concentrated nose with hints of mint and pure Pinot aromas. Well-balanced, fresh and very classy wine. A genuine, solid and sensual wine with sweet and elegant finish. 512 95p Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1974 (Piedmont) ITALY 2007/2010 x3 D1h/G2h 513 95p Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1989 (Piedmont) ITALY 2004/2015 x4 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 520 95p Colheita Niepoort 1934 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2025 x2 D3h/G3h 514 95p Clos de l'Obac Costers del Siurana 1995 (Priorat) SPAIN 2004/2015 x2 D2h/G2h ~ 127 ~ 520 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 95p Barolo Sarmassa Roberto Voerzio 2000 (Piedmont)

521 525 94p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1988 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x5 D2h/G2h 521 94p Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes Leroy 1996 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2030 x4 D 30 min / G 1 h This Jadot was another treasure from a long-lost Belgian cellar. The bottle looked very old, but the original château capsule and cork were in excellent condition. Ullage was only 3cm. This wine had a very fine and deep colour for its age. A rich, fragrant and wide, complex bouquet, which got better and better in the glass and was still very alive after three hours. A delicious, opulent, overripe old Pinot Noir taste. Beautiful acidity. A surprisingly rich wine that gave a sweet impression. Chocolatey, and fleshy, elegant aftertaste. A complete wine and a very good example of the importance of first-class storage conditions. 526 94p Château Gruaud-Larose 1871 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2002/now x4 D 15 min/ G 45 min 527 94p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1989 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2015 x9 D 20 min / G 1 h 522 528 94p MADEIRA 2005/2040 x8 D1h/G3h 94p Madeira Terrantez 1795 Château Haut-Brion 1928 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 523 94p Clos-des-Ursules Louis Jadot 1892 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2003/now x2 D 15 min/ G 45 min Bottled by Sarget, level was top-shoulder. Very full, deep and mature colour. Not much sediment. Decanted 15 minutes before tasting. The nose opened after 30 minutes, and the bouquet was very elegant, fragrant, aromatic and chocolatey. A rich, soft and very tender wine with exquisitely charming fruit and balance. An absolute masterpiece for 45 minutes, after which it started to dry out. An unforgettable magnum, which will last in our memories. 529 94p Château Calon-Ségur 1928 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2008/2010 x6 D1h/G1h 530 94p Château Le Pin 2000 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2025 x3 D5h/G3h 524 94p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2040 x4 531 D 15 min/ G 45 min For any Burgundy lover this ought to be the benchmark wine of modern times. Biggest crop of all time with outstanding quality. Its appearance expresses the ripe grapes with a very intense, deep ruby colour. Powerful spicy nose with ripe brambles, blueberries and wild strawberries with hints of flower aromas and liquorice. Extremely concentrated mediumbodied mouth-feel. Firm acidic backbone and pronounced ripe tannins are wrapped up with a good concentration of ripe dark fruits and spicy aromas. Lingering long and refined wine with a masculine character. It just won't do any justice to the wine to open it yet. Keep it at least for another decade. 94p Colheita Niepoort 1904 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2010 x2 D1h/G2h 532 94p Livadia White Muscat Massandra Collection 1928 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2006/2010 x2 D1h/G3h ~ 128 ~

~ 129 ~ Château La Mission Haut Brion F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

Guigal / Château d´Ambuis ~ 130 ~

533 542 94p AUSTRIA 2005/2025 x5 D1h/G4h 94p TBA No. 8 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 Château Léoville Barton 1948 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x2 D 45 min / G 1 h 534 543 94p Vintage Port Dow's 1904 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/now x6 D1h/G2h 94p Ruchottes-Chambertin Thomas Bassot 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/now x2 D1h/G2h This bottle came from a Christie's London auction. Excellent neck level. Impressive dark colour, good depth. At first a bit tight, with a vegetal nose. Later, after one hour, it was a surprisingly fresh, open and fruity Pinot Noir. Beautiful structure. Lively, full, yet soft and velvety on the palate. Quite feminine and elegant for a Chambertin. A big, fabulous bottle of great wine. Most pleasing. 535 94p Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1982 (Rioja) SPAIN 2007/2015 x14 D1h/G1h 544 94p Château L´Evangile 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2004/2008 x6 D 1,5 h / G 1 h BORDEAUX 2001/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 545 94p Château Rieussec 1937 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x4 D2h/G1h 94p 537 Insignia Joseph Phelps 1974 (Napa Valley) USA 2000/2010 x1 D 1 h / G 30min 546 94p 538 Château Valandraud 1994 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x3 D3h/G2h Château Valandraud is the achievement of hard work from a couple with a passion for wine, Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle Andraud. Having become highly successful wine merchants in the Saint-Emilion area, their burning ambition was to own their own vineyard and make their own wine. Little by little, they bought up several parcels of vines. The name of the growth is both geographical (Val for Vale of Fongaban) and sentimental (Andraud being Murielle's last name). That was how Château Valandraud came to be. Jean-Luc Thunevin decides the harvest date once the grapes have reached the optimal maturity. For the winemaking, he adopted Burgundy's technique of punching down the cap in the fermenting vat (pigeage) and stirring the lees in the oak barrel, in order to get the maximum extraction from his grapes. He does no filtration, just racking barrel to barrel every three months. There were only 8,998 bottles produced in 1994. Decanted three hours. The 1994 Valandraud was a skillful effort from this difficult vintage. A good, deep and bright ruby colour. Excellent nose, sound and open with ripe black cherry, vanilla and cedar aromas. Well balanced and complex on the palate with roasted coffee, chocolate, earth, and sweet tannin flavours all abundant. The intensity of fruit was excellent. Still quite a hard and tough wine. The finish was long and leathery with a nice dryness and rich, earthy, new oak flavours. Needs time, consume this over next 10 to 15 years. 94p Château Latour 1948 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 539 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1964 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x14 D 15 min / G 2 h 540 94p Incognito Sine Qua Non 2000 (California) USA 2007/2025 x2 D3h/G2h 541 94p Château Lafleur 1959 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2030 x2 D1h/G1h ~ 131 ~ 546 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 94p 536 Château Beychevelle 1945 (Saint-Julien)

547 547 554 94p 94p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x22 D 1 h / G 1,5 h Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1966 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/now x5 D1h/G1h 548 555 94p Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1947 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x3 D 1 h / G 30 min 94p Château Margaux 2000 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2009/2050 x6 D8h/G5h 556 549 94p Château Cos d'Estournel 1986 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2005/2020 x3 D2h/G2h 94p Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 D1h/G1h The bottle was in fine condition and ullage was only 3cm. Decanted for one hour. Deep colour, already mature at the rim. Immensely aromatic, wild, meaty bouquet that reached all corners of the nose. Intensive and rich on the palate. Delicate flavours of coffee, truffles and violets. Not a very robust or multi-dimensional wine but has a lovely sweetness of soft tannins and fruit at the end. A very satisfactory Burgundy from this ordinary vintage. 550 94p Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 1976 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2006/now x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 551 557 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1983 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2015 x3 D2h/G2h 94p Grange Penfolds 1981 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2004/2010 x4 D2h/G3h 558 552 94p Château Montrose 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x3 D 1,5 h / G 1 h 94p Château Laville Haut-Brion 1966 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x7 D1h/G1h 553 559 94p Riesling Tradition Schloss Gobelsburg 2005 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x6 D 1 h/G 2 h A medium-intense, straw-yellow colour. Rich, deep and dense spicy nose with ripe peachy fruitiness and flowers. Dry, crisp acidity and broad oily texture highlighted by ripe peachy and waxy flavours. Long mineral finish. This unique-style wine, made by the ancient oxidative methods with natural yeasts of Kamptal, shows great complexity and persistent leanness combined with wonderful intensity. True treasured experience to be uncorked after a few decades. 94p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1953 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x2 D1h/G3h This bottle was in good condition and the level had dropped by only 4cm. The bottle itself was purchased at Christie´s in London. The colour was a well developed orange-brown, though it was slightly pale. An aromatic, very ripe Pinot Noir bouquet with some roasted and woody notes. Quite a strongly spiced, rich nature, full of vitality. Very good sense of fruit and balance. The flavour and bouquet lasted for several hours without losing anything. A wine which still has several years ahead of it. A pleasant but not a never-to-be-forgotten experience. ~ 132 ~

560 568 94p 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1929 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x7 D 5 h / G 20 min Wonderful bottle with fine level. Decanted only five minutes. Good, bright, slightly golden colour. Very fresh and open nose with lovely fruit and a gentle, black truffle and coffee aroma. Ashtonishingly lively and energetic, the bubbles were almost dancing on the tongue. The fine mousse persists in the mouth with creamy and ripe, rich fruit nuances. All in all, this is an intense, powerful wine with plenty of character. Very long and fine indeed. Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 1999 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2015 x2 D 15 min / G 1 h 569 94p Château Latour 1926 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2003/now x2 D 15 min / G 30 min 561 570 94p 94p Château Gruaud-Larose 1945 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2001/2010 x15 D 1,5 h / G 2 h Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2010 x10 D 10 min / G 30 min 562 94p 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1978 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2001/2020 x2 D 1,5 h / G 3 h Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles Josmeyer 1989 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2006/2020 x1 D 15 min / G 1 h 563 572 94p 94p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1992 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x4 D 25 min / G 50 min Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2002 USA 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 564 573 94p Vintage Port Dow's 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2003/2015 x3 D2h/G5h 94p Vintage Port Graham´s 2000 PORTUGAL 2006/2040 x6 D4h/G2h 565 574 94p 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x26 D 15 min / G 30 min Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1974 (Piedmont) ITALY 2009/now x5 D 30 min / G 1 h 566 575 94p 94p Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1992 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2015 x2 D2h/G2h Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1998 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2025 x10 D 30 min / G 50 min 567 94p L'Érmita Palacios 1994 (Rioja) SPAIN 2009/2010 x2 D2h/G2h ~ 133 ~ 575 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 571

576 576 94p Opitz One Willi Opitz 2000 (Neusiedlersee) AUSTRIA 2010/2015 x14 D1h/G2h "If Château d'Yquem made a pourriture noble wine from red grapes, it would taste like this,"says Willi Opitz, as he quotes Michael Broadbent. Opitz One is the flagship wine of the Austrian winemaker Willi Opitz, who started in 1989. It is a unique, sweet wine made from red grapes with Botrytis. The first vintage was in 1994. Opitz, who had specialised in producing sweet wines in Illmitz, on the shore of Lake Neusiedlersee, received international recognition in London in 1996 and 1997, when he won the award for the Best Late Harvest Winemaker. Opitz is known for his Schilfmandl method, in which bunches partly affected by noble rot are picked and dried on straw mats sheltered from the elements. The result is a very sweet and concentrated grape that leads to intensely sweet wines. Opitz One is made from 100 per cent Zweigelt grapes with noble rot, dried for six months. Out of the wide range of Opitz wines, this is the sweetest, containing around 200 grammes of residual sugar per litre. Willi Opitz writes all the labels for the limited production by hand with a gold marker. In the United States the wine is known as Mr President, the name under which it was launched there in 1996. "In 1996, my wife and I pondered how we could get our wines to be widely known in the United States. As a small family business, we could not afford marketing. We bought a copy of the New York Times to see what the Americans were talking about in the media, and the answer was the Presidential elections. The elections would be settled in November at around the same time that we would do our late harvest. We harvested our grapes on November 5. On that same day, Bill Clinton was proclaimed President of the United States. I managed to contact the White House, where the first bottles were eventually delivered." Today, Opitz produces a wide range of wines, from dry white wines and rosés to red wines. Still, sweet wines remain their speciality. The estate organises many events featuring food and wine for businesses and private groups. In addition to accommodation and wine, guests can enjoy excellent food made under the management of a duo who have learnt their trade in Michelin-starred restaurants and under the tutelage of Marco Pierre White in London ­ Willi's daughter Angela and her husband Ian. Medium intense, cherry red colour with brick red tints. Intense, jammed wild strawberry nose with seductively honeyed overtones, some flowers and delicate spiciness. Lusciously sweet taste with moderate level of acidity and smooth, rich texture. Long harmonious finish that is highlighted with ripe red fruit and milk chocolate aromas. ~ 134 ~

577 94p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1970 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2002/2020 x4 D3h/G2h 583 578 94p Belle Epoque Rosé Perrier-Jouët 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x2 D 10 min / G 20 min 94p Château Latour 1911 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x2 D 35 min / G 45 min 584 579 94p R.D. Bollinger 1976 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x10 D 20 min / G 1 h 94p Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1929 (Germany) GERMANY 2003/2010 x4 D 30 min / G 50 min 585 580 RHÔNE 2002/2020 x1 D2h/G2h CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x5 D 15 min / G 40 min 581 586 94p Pommard Premier Cru Camille Giroud 1964 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2001/2015 x4 D 30 min / G 2 h A truly unique wine that stands out from the classic Burgundy style. Even Camille Giroud's former owners considered this wine as the black sheep of the family for not sharing the typicity of the great Burgundy. Peculiar enough, it shares amazingly parallel characters to Pomerol, showing extensively complex style and firm tannins. In other words absolutely no Pinot Noir characters whatsoever. The vintage could be one reason. As often experienced the vintages with extremely cold winters have been followed by a hot summer. After the snowiest and hardest winter in two decades the summer turned out to be hot and dry, yielding very concentrated grapes with thick skins and low pulp ratio. While sunny weather continued the beneficial scattered rain arrived in September and the grapes reached optimum ripeness. The high concentration in grapes gained extra edginess and richness from the iron rich soils of Pommard. When these factors are combined with the very traditional vinification processes of Camille Giroud, the result is easily something one might not expect of Burgundy. This wine was always tasted blind among the mature Burgundies, and every time it was considered to be the joker of the flight and every time among the top three! Very intense, garnet colour with an orange rim. Pronounced and complex toasty nose with mocha, chocolate and black fruits, cherries and plums with hints of orange peel. Fullbodied, meaty mouthfeel with a firm tannic structure and intense ripe dark fruitiness with plums, cherries and brambles. Rich and tasty wine with long a mineral finish wrapped in lovely mocha nuances. Such a supple and opulent wine, giving sheer pleasure drinking now, so no use storing it any longer. It will keep well though another ten years. 94p Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Abreu 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x6 D 2 h / G 3+ h 587 94p Clos-de-la-Roche Charles Vienot 1955 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x3 D 45 min / G 30 min A good-looking bottle, fine neck level. Mature, clean deepred colour with a wide orange rim. Ripe, smoky, elegant and complex nose. There is much life and energy here - this has impressive depth and a lot of masculine features. Unexpectedly full, intense and powerful on the palate. This is a very satisfying experience - top quality. Great spicy Pinot Noir aftertaste. No rush! 588 94p Burge Family Shiraz Draycott Reserve 1998 USA 2008/2030 x2 D6h/G2h 589 94p Tenuta dell´Ornellaia 1985 ITALY 2009/2025 x5 D1h/G1h 582 94p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1970 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2001/2010 x6 D 45 min / G 45 min ~ 135 ~ 589 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 94p Vintage Champagne Krug 1975 (Champagne) 94p Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places Domaine CluselRoch 1999

590 597 94p Vintage Heidsieck & Monopole 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2010 x5 D 10 min / G 10 min 590 94p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1958 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 30 min Fine-looking double-magnum. Decanted 15 minutes. Clear, moderately-intense golden-yellow colour with fine and still surprisingly energetic bubbles. The nose is captivating. Rich and toasty with roasted coffee, butterscotch and hazelnuts. Dry and opulent palate still shows a vivid acidity and lovely creamy mousse with rich toasty flavours of cacao, hazelnuts and coffee. A delightful wine that is incredibly youthful still. 598 94p Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1962 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x6 D 1,5 h / G 3 h 599 94p Vintage Pol Roger 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/now x3 D 10 min / G 20 min 591 94p Château Cheval Blanc 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x16 D1h/G3h 600 94p 592 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1964 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2015 x8 D1h/G2h Coteaux du Layon `Anthologie' Pierre Delesvaux 94p 1997 CHILE 2001/2040 x1 D2h/G2h 601 593 94p Colheita Niepoort 1962 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2015 x2 D3h/G5h 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1973 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x15 D 10 min / G 40 min 602 94p 594 Cordon Rouge G.H. Mumm 1958 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x4 D - / G 30 min 94p Weingut Robert Weil 1967 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2007/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 603 595 94p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1951 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 94p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2010 x3 D1h/G1h A fine bottle with a 2cm level. Decanted one hour. Full, vigorous colour. Pure, clean and soft toffee-caramel nose. Lovely sweet fruit. Got better and better in the glass. Round, mellow and spicy on the palate. Very harmonious. Very good but not the greatest Rousseau from the 60s. We prefer the 1969 and 1964 to this one, but it still is a very enjoyable and pleasant 1966 Chambertin. 596 94p Cuvée Nicolas Rolin Louis Jadot 1900 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 D 30 min / G 1 h Superior-looking bottle. Level was only 3cm. Decanted 30 minutes. Fully mature, bright colour. Sound and open nose with bitter chocolate and cherry flavours. No hard edges. Some volatile acidity, but otherwise very sweet, full and intense. Brilliantly balanced. Very fine grip and superb length. Lovely wine. 604 94p Château Latour 1966 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x25 D 1,5 h / G 2 h ~ 136 ~

~ 137 ~ Mondavi Winery F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

~ 138 ~

605 613 94p 94p Amarone della Valpolicella Bertani 1959 (Veneto) ITALY 2002/2015 x2 D2h/G1h Le Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2020 x3 D 1 h / G 2.5 h This vintage is best recalled not only for its extremely cold winter in Burgundy with temperatures below -25C, but also for the superb weather conditions throughout the rest of the year that generated one the greatest vintages in Burgundy. This wine is a great expression of this wonderful vintage. Excellent appearance. Level was 2cm below the cork. Decanted one hour. Clear, bright, beautiful brick-red colour with an orange rim. The nose is very complex, opulent, developed and intense with sweet root vegetable aromas, tints of café latte and pralines. The medium-bodied palate has a fresh acidity, refined firm tannins, moderate fruit intensity and delicate fragrant aromas with vegetal traces. The lingering finish shows beautiful finesse. 606 94p Vouvray Le Haut Moelleux Huet 1959 (Loire) CHILE 2005/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 607 94p CHILE 2005/2015 x3 D1h/G2h 614 94p 608 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1986 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2001/2015 x2 D2h/G2h 94p CS Buena Vista Haraszthy Cellars 1959 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/now x1 D1h/G1h 615 609 94p Château Calon-Ségur 1982 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2025 x5 D2h/G2h 94p Grown Estate Tokaji Essencia 1957 (Tokaj) HUNGARY 2004/now x3 D3h/G2h 616 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1949 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x5 D 10 min / G 1 h 610 94p Château Coutet 1906 (Barsac) BORDEAUX 2008/now x2 D2h/G1h 617 94p Clos-de-Vougeot Regnier 1921 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/now x2 D1h/G1h This good-looking Clos de Vougeot had a 4cm ullage. Decanted one hour before dinner. Mature, orange-red colour, but much younger-looking than its age would suggest. Open, spicy, fruit, and very complex, elegant bouquet. Velvety, round and energetic fresh fruit palate with very soft, almost shadowy tannins on the palate. Long, gentle aftertaste. Our guests were very impressed. Even though the taste was exceptional, the greatest thing about this wine was its amazingly complex, elegant and sensitive bouquet. A tribute to this great vineyard! 611 94p Château L 'Evangile 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x2 D2h/G1h 612 94p Château Montrose 1990 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2009/ 2025 x11 D2h/G3h ~ 139 ~ 611 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Bonnezeaux Cuvée Zenith René Renou 1997

618 625 94p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x6 D 15 min / G 1 h 626 94p Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Camille Giroud 1979 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x2 D 10 min / G 1.5 h Maison Camille Giroud has produced only one barrel of Chablis ever and that was this Premier Cru of the 1979 vintage, which was only released to the market in 2000. This was still the time before new ownership. The Giroud brothers were ageing all their wines for tremendously long times, sometimes even without any clear strategy of when to release them. This wine showed the amazing longevity that all their wines carry, regardless of the vintage. Golden-bright, mediumintense colour. Very lean, intense and expressive nose with minerals, butterscotch and vanilla flavours reminiscent of good sake. The light-bodied palate was dry and lemony with refreshing minerality. The oily texture was balanced well with a moderately high level of acidity. The long finish is less crispy but generous. 618 94p R.D. Bollinger 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x8 D 10 min / G 50 min 619 94p Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1958 (Rioja) SPAIN 2003/2010 x6 D 30 min / G 1 h 627 620 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1989 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2025 x3 D 3 h / G 2,5 h 94p Château Haut-Brion 1898 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x3 D 30 min / G 15 min 621 628 94p Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1976 FRANCE - ALSACE 2008/2015 x2 D1h/G1h 94p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1926 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x2 D 30 min / G 15 min 622 629 94p USA 2009/2010 x5 D 30 min / G 1 h 94p Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1970 (Napa Valley) Château Latour 1998 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x7 D3h/G4h 623 630 94p 94p Syrah Imposter McCoy Sine Qua Non 1997 (California) USA 2005/2015 x4 D5h/G3h Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1916 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2005/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 624 631 94p ITALY 2003/2015 x8 D 1,5 h / G 3 h 94p Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1952 (Piedmont) Château Cheval Blanc 1955 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/2020 x15 D1h/G3h ~ 140 ~

632 639 94p 94p Vin Santo Avignonesi 1994 (Tuscany) ITALY 2005/2015 x4 D1h/G1h Nuits-St-Georges `Les St. Georges' Henri Gouges 1949 BURGUNDY 2004/2015 x3 D / G 1.5 h 633 94p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1998 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x6 D 45 min / G 30 min 634 94p Chambertin Camille Giroud 1971 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x2 D 1.5 h / G 2.5 h This is a vintage of big red Burgundys - more power, less elegance. So is the case with this wine. Surprisingly intense brick-red colour with orange tints. Pronounced, dense and rustic nose with opulent fruit, horse saddle, roasted coffee and rowanberries. Vigorous medium-bodied wine with fresh acidity, dense red fruit flavour of cherries and cranberries and supple tannins. Good length with youthful character. Delightful wine! 635 94p Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1997 (Tuscany) ITALY 2008/2020 x5 D 45 min / G 2 h Henri Gouges, who established Domaine Gouges in 1919, is known as a pioneer in the Bourgogne region. He and Marquis d'Angerville were the first producers to bottle their wines on the estate in order to ensure quality and prevent forgeries. Thanks to this initiative, the world's best-known wine district classification, Appellation Controlée, was created in France in 1935. Henri Gouges acquired 9 hectares of property in the village of Nuits-St-Georges, of which a significant proportion consisted of Premier Cru parcels. His business soon became the top name in the area. Gouges's most highly valued wine comes from the region's best vineyard, Les St-Georges, which is around one hectare in size. Henri's two sons, Michel and Marcel, continued in their father's footsteps until the late 1970s, when the third generation took over the reins. Having studied wine growing, Marcel's son Pierre assumed responsibility for improving the quality of the vineyards, while Michel's son Christian is in charge of winemaking and marketing. Thanks to Pierre and Christian's passionate commitment, Gouges wines have only improved. Since 1977, Pierre has conducted numerous experiments in the vineyards and has made significant improvements to grape quality. He relies on organic methods, and one One of the major measures undertaken in the vineyards is a super grass developed by Pierre and planted between the vines. It prevents the soil changes caused by erosion. As the grass binds the surface water it forces the vine roots to dig deeper into the ground. It also stops weed growth, which means that no herbicides have to be used, and binds moisture, preventing mould. Thanks to controlled grafting of the vines, the vineyards are now better ventilated, reducing the risk of rot. Yields are kept fairly low (at approx. 30 hl/ha), which means that the grapes are concentrated. The super grass has been found to bind into the soil significant potassium traces left by 1960s' fertilizers, making the grapes more acidic than before. The practices in vinification still partly follow the ones created by Henri Gouges. The grape bunches are pressed from completely destalked bunches. With this practice, Christian, the winemaker, wants to ensure the purity of fruit. The crushed bunches go through a carbonic maceration in cement vats for colour extraction before fermentation with indigenous yeast takes place. This practice was first introduced by Henri Gouges in 1947. A brilliant vintage highlighted by this brilliant wine from Henri Gouges. Bright, clear cherry red colour with an orange hue. Appealingly open, complex and developed, concentrated fragrant nose with intense red berry aromas and flowers. Dry, medium-bodied palate with crisp delicate acidity and very supportive ripe tannins. Sweet intensive fruit with roasted pine nut aromas are highlighted in the long finish. Lovely wine with balance and harmony. 636 94p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1971 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x7 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 637 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2025 x3 D2h/G3h An extremely ripe vintage. The harvest was the earliest in twenty years. Bright, straw-yellow colour. Pronounced, refined toasty nose with hints of vanilla, spices, butter, minerals and ripe tropical fruits, such as pineapple. Dry, medium-bodied wine with moderate acidity and a viscous buttery texture. The toasty vanilla aromas marry well with the ripe and intensive tropical fruits. A pronounced minerality refreshes the palate delightfully. Long, mineral and toasty finish. Total production for this year was 2871 bottles. 640 94p Grange Penfolds 1986 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2003/2020 x3 D4h/G2h 94p BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x5 D2h/G2h 94p Château d'Yquem 1955 (Sauternes) Château Lafite-Rothschild 1900 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/now x4 D1h/G1h ~ 141 ~ 641 638 641 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

642 642 649 94p 94p Château Palmer 1983 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x9 D3h/G2h Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 D1h/G2h Bright, cherry-red colour with an orange rim. Very complex nose with the wine evolving in the glass enormously. Starting from fragrant red fruit aromas with floral elegance, changing into smoky, gamey aromas after a while. Half an hour later the nose reveals very fragrant floral aromas with strawberries and raspberries. A light-bodied palate with crisp acidity, elegant, ripe tannins and an intense fruitiness of ripe cherries, wild strawberries and raspberries, all in great balance with a mineral twist and long elegant finish. 643 94p Château Pétrus 1937 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/now x6 D1h/G1h 644 94p Proprietary Red Wine Dominus 1989 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2020 x3 D1h/G1h 650 94p Château Trotanoy 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x15 D2h/G2h 645 94p Monte Bello Ridge 1999 (Santa Cruz Mountains) USA 2007/2020 x3 D3h/G3h 651 94p Musigny Domaine Leroy 1996 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2030 x2 D1h/G2h A moderately intense, ruby colour. Very intense, youthful nose with touches of evolved, gamey characteristics. Mainly ripe wild strawberries, violets, liquorice, smoke and spices. Medium-bodied crisp palate with very elegant, persistent tannins and an intense fruitiness with blueberries, raspberries and wild strawberries. Mineral long, lingering finish. Delicate and delightful wine with great potential. 646 94p Brut Impérial Moët & Chandon 1884 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x2 D - h / G 15 min 647 652 94p BURGUNDY 2006/2025 x6 D1h/G3h 94p Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 1997 (Côte de Beaune) Bright, yellow-green colour with medium intensity. Opulent, ripe tropical fruit aromas with sweet and spicy tones. Peppermint, coffee and toasty aromas. Dry, medium-bodied, intense and very mineral palate with crisp acidity, fresh ripe yellow fruits, roasted coffee, and mint. Long buttery finish. A rich and complex wine with a delightful opulence. Volnay Premier Cru Les Frémiets Camille Giroud 1978 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2001/2015 x3 D1h/G1h The best year of the decade allowed Camille Giroud to produce this rich wine. Bright, cherry-red colour with an orange hue. Opulent and sweet, jammy red fruit aromas of cherries and brambles. Full-bodied, elegant, refined tannins combine well with delicate crisp acidity and rich, ripe, sweet red fruit aromas. Nutty tones in the silky finish. 648 653 94p GERMANY 2009/now x4 D 20 min / G 1 h 94p Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1947 (Germany) Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1998 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2020 x9 D 2 h / G 2,5 h ~ 142 ~

661 654 94p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1953 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/now x10 D1h/G2h 94p Barbera d'Asti Quarum 1998 (Piedmont) ITALY 2001/2010 x2 D 45 min / G 1,5 h 662 655 94p Château Haut-Brion 1950 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2002/2015 x3 D2h/G1h 94p Riesling Smaragd Durnsteiner Kellerberg F.X. Pichler 1997 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2007/2015 x2 D1h/G2h 663 94p Franz Xaver Pichler, also known as The Pope of Wachau, has a belief in reductive winemaking and makes his wine in large wooden vats with natural yeasts, ageing it for half a year. This wine has a bright, moderately pale, green-yellow colour. The very opulent nose displays loads of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, mango, honeysuckle and a refined spicy nose of nutmeg. The dry taste with plenty of ripe fruit makes one easily doubt that the wine is off-dry. The oily texture together with a mineral rich finish shows tremendous power that can handle at least a decade of ageing. Château Rieussec 1949 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2000/2015 x2 D1h/G3h 664 94p Château Léoville Barton 1949 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h 656 94p Château Lafleur 1955 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2010 x5 D1h/G2h 665 94p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1943 (Piedmont) ITALY 2003/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 657 94p USA 2009/2015 x6 D1h/G1h 94p Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1986 (Napa Valley) 666 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé 1983 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x1 D2h/G1h A developing medium-deep brick-red colour. The nose is loaded with primary fruitiness, dark cherries and cherry confectionary as well as fresh raspberries. Some volatile notes. The youthfulness continues on the palate: intense and clean fruitiness with perfumery elegance. A long-lasting wine that is showing very well today but will keep for a decade or two more. 658 94p Château Pétrus 1966 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/now x5 D1h/G2h 659 667 94p USA 2007/2010 x2 D1h/G2h 94p Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Château Montelena 1987 (Napa Valley) Château Margaux 1949 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x9 D1h/G2h 660 94p Château Margaux 1947 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x15 D 30 min / G 1 h ~ 143 ~ 667 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

Schloss Gobelsburg ~ 144 ~

~ 145 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

668 676 668 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1997 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2010/2020 x5 D 2 h / G 1.5 h A very hot summer and good weather during the harvest guaranteed a third good year in a row for white Burgundy. Due to the heat, the wines express more exotic fruitiness and less acidity compared to 1996, for instance. Such is the case with this wine. A bright, moderately pale-yellow colour. The wonderfully intense and complex nose reveals ripe pineapples, butter, toastiness and spices. The very refined medium-bodied palate shows gentle acidity with rich minerality to balance the broad oily texture and exotic fruitiness. The alcohol level of 14 per cent is very well integrated with spicy oakiness. Good concentration and long finish. Drinking perfectly already. 2644 bottles produced. 94p Barolo Pio Cesare 1958 (Piedmont) ITALY 2005/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 669 94p Tignanello Antinori 1971 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/now x3 D1h/G1h 670 677 94p ITALY 2006/now x2 D1h/G1h 94p Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1979 (Piedmont) R.D. Bollinger 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 671 678 94p 94p Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2040 x4 D6h/G2h Barca Velha Ferreira 1983 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/now x4 D1h/G1h 672 679 94p 94p Solaia Antinori 1990 (Tuscany) ITALY 2008/2015 x10 D1h/G1h Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x1 D1h/G2h Fine-looking bottle. Level was 2cm. Decanted 1.5 hours. A maturing garnet colour. A restrained nose of cherries, earthy notes and spicy mushroom nuances. Some sweet chocolate notes on the palate. A medium-bodied lively wine with silky texture, low ripe tannins and balanced high acidity. Not one of the most impressive Romanée-Contis, but the elegance and harmony of this wine are able to charm. Drinking very well today, however the balance is enough to carry the wine for another decade or two. 673 94p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1900 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2003/now x1 D 30 min / G 1 h 674 94p ITALY 2007/2020 x3 D1h/G1h 94p Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 1996 (Piedmont) 680 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1979 (Napa Valley) USA 2007/2010 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 675 681 94p CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x6 D 15 min / G 1 h 94p Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1990 (Champagne) Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2020 x7 D3h/G4h ~ 146 ~

686 94p Château Lafite-Rothschild 2000 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2040 x4 D8h/G4h 687 94p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2025 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h 682 94p Château Calon-Segur 1995 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x5 D 30 min / G 1 h 688 94p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1994 (Piedmont) ITALY 2004/2020 x2 D2h/G3h 683 94p Until the phylloxera ravages of the late 19th century, all vineyards of the Champagne region were cultivated using the layered provigneage method. Three tiny plots of Bollinger's vineyards resisted phylloxera for reasons unknown, and are being cultivated using the laborious ancient method. The yield on those Pinot Noir parcels is 40 to 50 percent lower than usual, amounting to 300 percent higher costs. It was an English author Cyril Ray (he wrote Bollinger's history), who came up with the idea for the Vieilles Vignes Françaises. He persuaded Madame Bollinger in 1969 to bottle the VVF separately. The product was first launched onto the market in 1974, and became an instant success and a collector's item. The wine used to originate from two parcels in Aÿ and one in Bouzy. The Bouzy plot lost its battle against phylloxera in 2004, making VVF a monocru wine. The total vineyard size is now 0,36 ha. Minuscule in volume and profitability, VVF remains very important to Bollinger due to its role as the "living museum of Champagne". The 1999 was an outstanding vintage throughout the region. Therefore it is no surprise that the Vieilles Vignes Francaises offer an exceptionally fine experience. A light steely yellow colour, rich in fine bubbles. A concentrated and complex nose with spices, crepes and apples. Very dense, powerful and rich on palate with appealing roundness. The crisp acidity is well hidden into dense structure, suggesting the wine to be consumed with food rather than as on its own. For its young age surprisingly open and enjoyable, but will not hit its peak until ten years from now. 94p CHAMPAGNE 2009/2025 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h BORDEAUX 2009/now x5 D 1 h / G 30 min 690 94p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Poggione 1967 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2020 x3 D 30 min / G 30 min 691 93p Clos-de-Vougeot Louis Jadot 1888 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x4 D 45 min / G 1 h Superb-looking bottle, covered in dust and mud. Has outstanding by-the-neck level. Decanted 45 minutes. Quite deep, bright and pure, brownish-red colour. Open and sound nose with glamorous, sweet fruit, chocolate, caramel and old leather aromas. A gentle and charming wine with lots of its fundamental power and backbone left. On the palate, gentle and sweet, with nice acidity. Rich and quite firm, and has good balance and complexity. Slightly modest, dry and short aftertaste. An ancient wine from a great terroir. 684 692 94p 93p Salon 1997 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x11 D 30 min / G 1 h Château Mouton-Rothschild 1929 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x5 D1h/G1h 685 94p Vintage Port Ferreira 1900 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2015 x2 D3h/G2h ~ 147 ~ 692 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1999 (Champagne) 689 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1926 (Pauillac)

93p 693 693 Grüner Veltliner Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1969 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2007/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 h Schloss Gobelsburg, located in the heart of Kamptal in Austria, has been known for its winemaking since 1786. It was then that the Zwettl Monastery's Cistercian monks, who had been cultivating and making wine in Kamptal since 1171, moved their winemaking over to Schloss Gobelsburg from other facilities. Their know-how in the practices of vine growing and winemaking was passed down from one abbot to another through the centuries until the 1980s, when Abbott Bernard, who was responsible for winemaking, could not find a successor. The wine production at Schloss Gobelsburg ceased until 1996, when two eager winemakers ­ Michael Moosbrugger and Willi Bründlmayer ­ decided to lease the vineyards and facilities from the monastery and continue the heritage of Schloss Gobelsburg. They discovered a fascinating cellar full of old Grüner Veltliners dating back over decades. After tasting these wines, Moosbrugger was assured of their ageing potential. He also realised that the wines had been made very differently from today's methods. To revive this style, he asked Abbott Bertrand, now retired, for help. With his assistance, Moosbrugger started implementing the practices that were once followed. The vineyards had been cross-planted with different varieties since the 1960s. Indeed, Moosbrugger is now considering rekindling the method. Because the monks selectively bred the new vines themselves from the crop rather than buying clones, the vineyards at Gobelsburg have evolved their very own genetic material, which Moosbrugger now cultivates. The grapes are picked later than normal, in mid-November, when they are riper as well as cooler than usual. The grapes are macerated for four-to-six hours before pressing. The juice is deliberately oxidised. The pressing is done twice a day at exactly the same pace as in the past: the first pressing at lunch time and the second at supper time. The fermentation temperature is not controlled and it is thus higher than with modern techniques. The wine is then aged for eighteen months in large oak vats. The removal of juices and wines in the cellar is still gravity-based. As the wine is processed with oxidative methods, the wines are less prone to the negative effects of oxidation in bottle ageing, which makes the wines taste almost immortal. The first vintage of these traditionally made wines was 2003. It remains to be seen whether the wines will turn out similar to the 1969 vintage after long ageing. The 1969 vintage stands for a very traditional style of winemaking. No sedimentation, fermentation in wood casks of local oak or acacia wood, and racking of the wine several times (oxidative winemaking) ­ as it is done today with the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling Tradition wines. When this particular wine in local oak or acacia wood casks, compared to Bouchard's Montrachet 1989, this was lighter, slightly yellowy-green, and had more character and complexity than an upper-class Montrachet. While the bouquet was less open and seductive than Montrachet, the palate was more balanced with a much longer and deeper aftertaste. A surprisingly youthful and imposing wine. 694 93p La Romanée Louis Jadot 1898 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x1 D 30 min / G 30 min Estate bottled. Fill level 3cm. A fairly intensive, slightly cloudy cherry-red colour. A very delicious cherry nose with hints of violet and intensive fruit. Decayed meaty aromas create additional fragrance dimensions. The vividly acidic, fairly full taste is complemented by an intensive, silky mouthfeel. The abundant taste is complemented by fairly high alcohol and slight volatility. Sweet nuances of boiled root vegetables in the aftertaste. An incredibly vivid Burgundy with a lot of personality and a great expression of classic, refined Pinot Noir properties. Will not develop positively any more, but will keep for a few more years. 695 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1985 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x11 D 1,5 h / G 2 h 696 93p Château Cos d'Estournel 1899 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 D 15 min / G 45 min 697 93p Château Latour 1953 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2010 x5 D1h/G1h 698 93p Cuvée Louise Pommery 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 699 93p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1899 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/now x2 D 25 min / G 1 h ~ 148 ~

700 709 93p 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1950 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x4 D1h/G2h Château Lafite-Rothschild 1892 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/now x4 D 30 min / G 30 min 701 710 93p 93p Barca Velha Ferreira 1957 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2015 x3 D1h/G1h Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2010 x2 D 15 min / G30 min 702 711 93p 93p Imperial Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1928 (Rioja) SPAIN 2004/2010 x1 D1h/G1h Château Pétrus 1948 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x5 D1h/G1h 93p BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x3 D 15 min / G 1 h 93p Château de Rayne-Vigneau Crème de Tête 1945 (Sauternes) 712 Château Margaux 1884 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2006/now x4 D 30 min / G 15 min 704 713 93p GERMANY 2007/2035 x2 D3h/G2h 93p Muller-Catoir Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese 1992 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1964 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2007/2015 x2 D1h/G1h 705 714 93p 93p R.D. Bollinger 1970 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x3 D 20 min / G 1 h Zinfandel Swan 1981 (Sonoma) USA 2004/2010 x2 D 45 min / G 1 h 706 715 93p 93p Château Cos d'Estournel 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2000/2010 x4 D1h/G1h Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1968 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 707 716 93p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1926 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2000/now x2 D1h/G1h 93p Vintage Port Croft 1922 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2010 x3 D3h/G2h 708 93p Château Haut-Brion 1921 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2000/now x2 D1h/G1h ~ 149 ~ 716 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 703

717 722 93p TBA No. 5 Scheurebe 2002 "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher AUSTRIA 2008/2102 x2 D2h/G2h 717 93p Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1926 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/now x4 D 30 min / G 1 h Very peculiar and old-looking bottle with a fine label and only 3cm ullage. Decanted 15 minutes before tasting. Quite a lot of sediment. It still has a dark, but quite evolved colour. Sound, open, soft and mature, vibrant nose that was backed by sweet fruit and dark raspberry scents. On the palate, medium-full, round, a bit dry with velvety tannins and a decent length. A pleasurable and intense wine. A long and clean finish. Some tannin still left, but has been at its peak already for several decades. 723 93p Lapsus Abadia Retuerta 1997 (Sardon del Duero) SPAIN 2002/2020 x5 D 1 h / G 2,5 h 724 93p Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Clarendon Vineyard 1994 AUSTRALIA 2005/2025 x3 D 2h / G 2 h 718 725 93p BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x7 D1h/G2h 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1962 (Pauillac) Gran Coronas Black Label Torres 1970 (Penedès) SPAIN 2008/now x4 D1h/G1h 719 726 93p 93p Estate Chardonnay Reserve Chalone 1981 (California) USA 2000/2010 x1 D 30 min / G 1 h Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1997 (Piedmont) ITALY 2002/2030 x4 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 720 727 93p Black Sock Magpie Estate 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2002/2015 x3 D3h/G3h 93p Château Pape-Clément 1949 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 D1h/G1h 728 721 93p Clos-de-Tart Mommessin 1964 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/now x4 D1h/G1h Clos-de-Tart is one of the most ancient vineyards of Burgundy. It has had only three owners since the Middle Ages. The 7.22ha walled vineyard belonged to the nuns of Tart from 1141 until the French Revolution. It then passed to the famous Marey-Monge family and from 1932 it has been a monopole of Mommessin of Macou. Good-looking bottle, ullage 2cm. Decanted 30 minutes before tasting. Fair amount of sediment. It has a light, quite developed colour. Forthcoming, open, soft, and mature nose. Full, round, lively fruit with velvety tannins and good length. Delicate and complex wine. Long and clean finish. Will not improve, but no rush. At its peak, but should hold there for at least three to five years. 93p Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve 1996 AUSTRALIA 2003/2020 x3 D 3h / G 2 h 729 93p Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre Raveneau 2001 (Chablis) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x5 D1h/G1h This vintage was a challenge in the vineyards of Chablis due to significant botrytis problems. This can be sensed as honeyed and waxy overtones in the wine's rich nose. Very ripe fruit, pineapples and apricots. The dry medium-bodied palate is complex and rich with a less acidic style. A broad texture on the palate reflects nutty and spicy notes with waxy and sweet candy tones. An opulent lingering finish. ~ 150 ~

737 93p 730 Elderton Command Shiraz 1992 AUSTRALIA 2002/2015 x2 93p Chardonnay Giaconda 1991 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x2 D2h/G2h D1h/G1h 738 731 93p Shiraz Roennfeldt Road Greenock Creek 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x8 D3h/G2h 93p Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1949 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/now x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 739 732 93p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2000 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2025 x3 D 3 h /G 1 h 2000 was not a great vintage in Burgundy. Once again the greatest Chardonnay parcel in Burgundy in the hands of a magnificent producer is able to yield another wonderful wine. The secret with this wine was the late picking of the grapes. The harvest actually took place after Pinot Noir! The yield was just below 40 hl/ha and the total production was 3541 bottles this year. Deep shining-yellow colour with intense smoky and buttery nose. Delicious aromas of ripe fruits, pineapple, white peaches and lemon. Very crisp on the palate with broad oily texture and rich toasty flavours. Ripe fruitiness balances the still dominant oak. A lingering mineral finish with a strong oaky touch. Appealing already but it will certainly improve through the years, if not the decades, to come! 93p Château Calon-Ségur 1953 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x2 D 45 min / G 1 h 740 93p Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 2002 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x3 D2h/G2h Pale, straw-yellow colour. An intense, rich, yeasty and buttery nose with lemon zest. Crisp acidity, mouthfilling minerals and elegant, fresh fruitiness combine well with new oak and the spiciness given by it. Very refined and balanced wine, which is not yet giving its best. It needs at least five more years to open up fully. 741 733 93p Grange Penfolds 1959 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x2 D1h/G1h 93p Coteaux du Layon SGN Aprés Minuit Domaine de la Coeur d'Ardenay 1997 (Loire) FRANCE-LOIRE 2001/2030 x3 D1h/G2h 734 742 93p 93p Château Cheval Blanc 1970 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x19 D 1 h / G 1,5 h Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1962 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x 12 D 30 min / G 1 h 735 743 93p 93p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1947 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x12 D 30 min / G 2 h Château Lafite-Rothschild 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x11 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 736 93p Gewurtraminer Heimbourg Zind-Humbrecht 1999 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2003/2010 x3 D1h/G1h ~ 151 ~ 743 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

744 751 93p Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1969 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2003/now x2 D1h/G2h Beginning in 1966, DRC managed the holdings by the MareyMonge family and ultimately purchased them in 1988. This bottle came from the USA. Ullage was 4cm and the bottle looked much older than it should. The colour of old tiles. Marvellous, explosive nose. Perfect maturity on the palate there were all the "feminine" qualities of Romanée-St.Vivant - intense, violet perfume with a rich and full structure. A good length and balance. Simply a great drink. 744 93p Château Palmer 1990 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2000/2020 x8 D2h/G2h 752 745 93p Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel Turley 1998 USA 2001/2015 x4 D1h/G1h 93p Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali 1997 (Tuscany) ITALY 2002/2015 x4 D2h/G2h 753 746 93p Vin Santo Fattorio Montaquari 1952 ITALY 2003/2015 x1 93p Domaine de Trévallon 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2007/2015 x3 D1h/G1h D1h/G1h 747 754 93p USA 2003/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Robert Mondavi 1968 (Napa Valley) Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1996 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2015 x6 D3h/G2h 748 93p HUNGARY 2005/2040 x2 D1h/G3h 93p Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos István Szepsy 1999 (Tokaj) 755 Château L´Evangile 1928 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2005/2010 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 749 93p Egon Muller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule 2005 GERMANY 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G3h 756 93p Selbach-Oster Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 1992 GERMANY 2002/2015 x3 D2h/G2h 750 93p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2015 x2 D2h/G1h Medium-intense, brown colour with red tints. Pronounced nose shows complex and evolved yet rustic aromas reminding of beef stock, cooked root vegetables, black olives, roasted almonds, tar, smoke and tobacco. Rich medium-bodied mouthfeel is broad and rustic delivering ripe sweet vegetal aromas and earthiness. Intense taste and long finish. A big, rich and masculine style of La Tâche. 757 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x4 D3h/G2h 758 93p Brokenwood Shiraz Graveyard Vineyard 1996 AUSTRALIA 2004/2015 x2 D3h/G2h ~ 152 ~

~ 153 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

759 767 93p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins Henri Bonneau 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2020 x3 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 759 768 93p SPAIN 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 93p Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1996 (Ribera del Duero) Astralis Clarendon Hills 1994 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2008/2015 x3 D3h/G2h 760 769 93p 93p Cristal Roederer 1971 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2010 x4 D 15 min / G 30 min Vintage Port Graham's 1994 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2040 x4 D4h/G4h 761 770 93p USA 2009/2025 x6 D2h/G2h 93p Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1994 (Napa Valley) Almaviva 1996 (Maipo - Chile) CHILE 2006/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 762 771 93p CHAMPAGNE 2005/2030 x3 D1h/G1h 93p Clos Saint Hilaire Billecart-Salmon 1995 (Champagne) Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1961 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x1 D1h/G2h Great looking bottle, 3 cm level. Decanted 45 minutes. Splendid colour. Mature but still vigorous nose. Very round, spicy, and elegant bouquet. Normally 1961 burgundies lack the depth and structure. In this case, however, the wine has a lot of depth and richness. Very ripe, sweet and voluptuous wine. A bit short and slightly edgy finish. Not a great wine but very good indeed. 763 93p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1994 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2030 x5 D4h/G4h 764 772 93p 93p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1945 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/now x2 Château d'Yquem 1934 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x13 D2h/G2h D 15 min / G 1 h 765 773 93p 93p Duck Muck Shiraz Wild Duck Creek 1997 (Heathcote) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x4 D4h/G3h La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1942 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 30 min Very, old-style bottle with good label and capsule. Level was 5 cm. Decanted 30 minutes. Well-matured colour. Getting a little faded on the nose, but very rich and fat on the palate. Soft, sweet, not a bit faded. Very plump and velvety. Not very complex or muscular, but old-fashioned burgundy in the best sense. Very sensitive and fragile, lovely wine with warm, balanced follow-through. Fine quality, but need drinking within 15 minutes of opening. 766 93p Château Calon-Ségur 1989 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2007/2030 x12 D2h/G2h ~ 154 ~

~ 155 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

774 782 93p Reserva Marqués de Riscal 1958 (Rioja) SPAIN 2009/now x9 D 30 min / G 1 h 783 774 93p Vintage Bollinger 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x4 D 15 min / G 1 h 93p Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Marqués de Murrieta 1959 (Rioja) SPAIN 2005/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 775 93p Dom pèrignon Moët & Chandon 1982 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2020 x22 D 30 min / G 1 h 776 93p Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1937 (Germany) GERMANY 2009/now x4 D 30 min / G 45 min 777 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2030 x4 D 2 h / G 2,5 h 778 93p Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x4 D1h/G2h 779 93p Thelema Chardonnay 1998 SOUTH-AFRICA 2004/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 780 93p Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1970 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x38 D1h/G1h 784 781 93p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1952 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2010 x5 D1h/G1h Both bottles were in good condition. Levels were 4 cm and 6 cm. Decanted 45 minutes. An almost black, thick colour, unlike in the previous bottles. Very open and sound nose with huge chocolate, truffle, smoke, and ripe Pinot aromas. The palate was full with good acidity. Perhaps a bit over the top already but still very genuine and pure Romanée-Conti. There was a kind of finesse and fine balance to the mouth, with touches of smooth tannin and ripe fruit. A bit dry and one-dimensional ending. 93p Bonnes-Mares Domaine Dujac 1969 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x3 D1h/G1h Ullage 3cm, otherwise the bottle was as good as new. Mediumdeep colour. Rich and broad nose of menthol. Very smooth, round and full wine. This has a good concentration with sweet, attractive fruitiness. Fine balance. A generous, well made wine. Will not improve, but no hurry. ~ 156 ~

793 93p The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1995 (McLaren Vale) AUSTRALIA 2006/2020 x4 D3h/G2h Since 1912, the Osborn family have tended their 19th century vineyards, located adjacent to their d'Arenberg winery, McLaren Vale, South Australia. The first of the now famous d'Arenberg red stripe labels was released in 1959. D'Arenberg is a rustic place and in the vineyards no irrigation is used. The wine is handcrafted using the very gentle, traditional basket presses and, in the case of their reds, small batch fermenters combined with the age-old technique of foot-treading. The hands-on and feet-on approach to winemaking ensures d'Arenberg wines are patiently and individually nurtured, giving them unforgettable personalities. Bottle in A1 condition. Decanted three hours. A nose of red and black spicy fruits, but still very young. Generous structure in the mouth with smooth and racy tannins. Very long finish on the palate. Already pleasant to drink for those who love young, spicy and big wines, but its optimal maturity should be reached around 2015. 785 93p Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling Spätlese Georg Breuer 1990 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2005 / 2020 x7 D 45 min / G 1,5 h 786 93p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x3 D 10 min / G 30 min 93p Vintage Pol Roger 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x4 D 20 min / G 30 min 794 93p Barolo Giuseppe Mascarello 1968 (Piedmont) ITALY 2000/now x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 788 93p Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini 1961 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2010 x3 D1h/G2h 795 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1966 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x4 D1h/G1h 789 93p Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Penfolds 1965 (Australia) AUSTRALIA 2010/now x5 D 30 min / G 20 min 796 93p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x2 D 15 min / G 1 h 790 93p SPAIN 2010/now x6 D1h/G1h 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1960 (Ribera del Duero) 797 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1994 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x3 D1h/G3h Deep golden-hued developing eye. Soft, buttery and an astonishingly tropical nose. A fruit-driven wine with delicate new oak aromas detectable on the nose and the palate. The rich and full oily mouthfeel is refreshed by medium acidity. A powerful wine with an immortal nutty finish. A great example of a maturing Meursault at a very interesting age. This wine has the structure to age for another 5 to 10 years. 791 93p Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/now x4 D 20 min / G 1 h 792 798 93p 93p Château Latour 1870 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x4 D 30 min / G 1 H Vintage Bollinger 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006 /2010 x5 D 15 min / G 1 h ~ 157 ~ 798 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 787

799 806 93p Celebris Gosset 1998 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x4 D1h/G2h 807 799 93p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1995 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2030 x2 D3h/G3h Faultless bottle with excellent colour. Surprisingly light and less impressive nose than La Täche. On the palate this is already an striking wine. Superb grip and backbone. Very intense fruitiness and the wine is well-balanced, although the oak is relatively present. Complex, fragrant, persistent with silky, smooth ending. The wine will still improve a lot, but is very enjoyable today. 93p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1959 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2010 x12 D1h/G1h 808 93p Vintage Champagne Krug 1962 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/2010 x4 D 10 min / G 45 min 800 809 93p 93p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1953 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G1h Chardonnay Stony Hill Vineyard 1962 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/now x1 D 30 min / G 1 h 801 810 93p 93p Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1949 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x2 D1h/G1h Gewürztraminer Lenz Moser 1960 AUSTRIA 2006/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 802 811 93p 93p Vintage Port Ferreira 1864 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2015 x2 D2h/G2h Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1953 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x8 D 1,5 h / G 1,5 h 803 812 93p 93p Château Lynch-Bages 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x7 D2h/G2h The Magpie Estate Shiraz The Malcolm 1996 AUSTRALIA 2003/2015 x2 D3h/G2h 804 813 93p CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x3 D 30 min / G 2 h 93p Orpale Millésime Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1996 (Champagne) Château Mouton-Rothschild 2000 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2040 x5 D5h/G2h 805 814 93p USA 2008/2035 x3 D3h/G2h 93p Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select 1997 (Napa Valley) Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2010 x10 D 15 min / G 2 h ~ 158 ~

~ 159 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

815 816 93p Vigna d'Alceo Castello dei Rampolla 1999 (Tuscany) ITALY 2003/2020 x4 D 3 h / G 2,5 h 817 93p Prado Enea Bodegas Muga 1968 (Rioja) SPAIN 2006/2010 x4 D 30 min/ G 1 h 818 93p Noon Shiraz Reserve 1997 AUSTRALIA 2008/2025 x3 D4h/G2h 819 93p Corton-Charlemagne Faiveley 1918 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/now x3 D 30 min / G 20 min The First World War ended on November 11, 1918. It cost France hugely. The country lost more than 1.3 million men, with three million more wounded. The Germans had destroyed several towns, mines and railways, and agriculture suffered. The population in Reims dropped from the pre-war 117 000 to 000. The price of products and services had risen fourfold since the beginning of the war. On the other hand, inflation raised the prices of agricultural products higher than their production cost, which meant that wine growers, among others, did better than before 1914. Most Burgundy villages had made it through the war with only light damage, but there was a great deficit of skilled workers. Despite the difficult times, the rather average harvest of 1918 created a few excellent wines, such as this golden beauty. From the outside the wine was in good condition, fill level was 4cm and bottled at the domaine. Decanted for 25 minutes, it retained its best qualities for approximately 20 minutes in the glass. Deep-golden and pure colour. Attractive and open, slightly woody, but an abundantly fruity nose. A very full and masculine wine. A surprisingly multilayered and interesting experience. A touch too acidic, but otherwise a very balanced, harmonious wine. The aftertaste could not be described as short, but it was too soft and unnoticeable, perhaps too subtle for an otherwise muscular wine. A good job by peace-loving people. 815 93p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x2 D1h/G2h A glorious, big vintage in Burgundy. Fine weather through the summer. July and August were very hot. An early harvest took place under ideal weather conditions. The best wines are still very full, vigorous and generous. Perfect bottle with 2 cm level. Decanted one hour. Bright and intense brownish colour. Pronounced nose with complex aromas that live constantly in the glass ­ earth, orange peel, cooked vegetables, toasty, gamey, perfumey and smoky with wild red berry aromas. Dry, medium-bodied wine with gentle tannins, moderate acidity and intense fruitiness. Ripe dark fruits and forest floor flavors. Not a great charmer with elegance but rich wine for Burgundian. Drinking well now but will evolve still. 820 93p Monte Bello Ridge 1996 (Santa Cruz Mountains) USA 2006/2015 x2 D2h/G2h ~ 160 ~

821 93p Pinot Noir Inglenook 1897 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 m 829 822 93p Château Musar 1960 (Lebanon) LEBANON 2003/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 93p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2030 x14 D 30 MIN / G 1 H 830 93p BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x11 D1h/G1h 831 824 93p Salon 1995 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2020 x12 D 30 min / G 1 H 93p Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 1978 (Piedmont) ITALY 2004/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 832 93p 825 Ygrec Y, Château d'Yquem 1961 (Bordeaux) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x2 D2h/G2h 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1942 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2003/2010 x4 D1h/G1h 833 826 93p Giaconda Chardonnay 2002 AUSTRALIA 2009/2015 x2 93p Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Jules Belin 1955 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x11 D1h/G1h Level 4cm. Decanted 45 minutes. Mature, healthy colour. Very ripe nose. Ample, plummy and full of fruit. This is very seductive. Round and opulent and with a very good grip and balance. A sweet and tender aftertaste. Very good at best. D1h/G2h 834 93p Grüner Veltliner Schloss Gobelsburg1975 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2007/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 827 835 93p USA 2009/2030 x2 D2h/G1h 93p Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Château Talbot 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x6 D1h/G1h 828 93p Château Latour 1962 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2002/2015 x3 D1h/G1h ~ 161 ~ 835 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Château Lafite-Rothschild 1945 (Pauillac) 93p 823 Tignanello Antinori 1970 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/now x2 D1h/G3h

93p 836 836 Run Rig Torbreck 1996 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x4 D2h/G2h Dave Powell's simple philosophy of "great wines are made in the vineyard" leads to a laissez-faire approach. Traditional winemaking techniques comprising batch vinification in open concrete fermenters are combined with suitably offbeat ideas about the effects of ultra-violet and gravitational pull on the polymerisation of tannins, fermentation speeds and Baumé levels. The tiny (3 per cent) Viognier component and the American oak-matured Shiraz pressings profoundly influence the aroma and flavour profile. The wine is matured in 40 per cent new French oak for up to two-and-a-half years. In this vintage, yields were only 1.5 tonnes of fruit per acre, and production was a minuscule 150 cases. RunRig is the flagship wine of the Australian Torbreck Vintners. Formed in 1994 in the historical hamlet of Marananga, Torbreck has quickly become one of the Barossa Valley's leading wine producers. Since those first wines were released, they have attracted universal acclaim and are now highly prized by wine connoisseurs around the world. Still, Torbreck is a privately owned and operated company, following the philosophy, direction and passionate beliefs of the founder winemaker David Powell. Accordingly, this is more than just a story about producing fine wine; it also illustrates how a unique relationship between a region's heritage and its old vineyards can be reinvigorated by one person's vision and enthusiasm. It was in the early 1990s that the idea of Torbreck began to take shape. Initially, David was saddened by the government-sponsored "vine pull", but he was also convinced that a market existed for old Rhône styles. He set about approaching local landowners concerning their neglected properties. Nearly lifeless and overgrown, the old vines were nurtured back to health and Powell was rewarded with a few small parcels of dry grown fruit, which he turned into wine. Contracts were then negotiated for the use of the vineyards, and so the old practice of share farming returned to the Valley. This secured for Torbreck a regular supply from the best Barossa Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro (Mourvedre) vineyards containing some of the oldest vines in the world. As the fruits of the first vintages lay in barrel, Powell realised that the Valley may have overlooked the suitability of the French white Rhône varieties. Consequently, in 1994 30 acres of land in Marananga was purchased for the sole purpose of planting Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier and Shiraz, whilst other acquisitions included a 100-year-old vineyard that had previously been share farmed. In 1995, three tonnes of grapes were crushed in an old milling shed on Powell's 12-hectare Marananga property and fermented into the first vintage of Torbreck. The winery was named after a forest in Scotland where Powell had once worked as a woodcutter. David's philosophy is the culmination of his experiences and the belief that "by sourcing great quality fruit, you encapsulate the character of the vine". This philosophy forms the backbone of Torbreck's non-interventionist winemaking style, where the goal is to keep the wine clean and balanced between rich, ripe fruit and a subtle, harmonious use of oak. "RunRig Shiraz, named after a Scottish distribution method of property, is derived from 80- to 140-year-old dry grown vineyards mostly located on the north western fringe of the Barossa. The soils are primarily redbrown loams with a high proportion of clay. Typically the vines will crop at around three-to-five tonnes per hectare. Harvest is a few weeks later than normal to allow the tannins to reach optimum ripeness. Although this may translate to higher sugar content, it is never at the expense of freshness, intrinsic balance and vinosity," Andrew Tierney from Torbreck explains. Tierney points out that the first vintage of RunRig Shiraz in 1995 was a significant departure from the norm. The addition of around 2 to 3 per cent Viognier profoundly scented and enhanced the aromas and textures of the wine. The wine is matured in 40 per cent new French coopered oak for up to 2.5 years. As Tierney says, RunRig is typically opulent and sensuous with blackberry, musky violet aromas, dense supple, velvet tannins and underlying savoury oak. Meanwhile, Powell confirms: "It is not the blockbuster that many people imagine. Its power is cloaked within its balance and concentration, surging forth as an expansive sensation; the way only the greatest wines can." This vintage yielded only 1.5 tonnes of fruit per acre, and production was a minuscule 150 cases. The grapes derived from three plots: firstly, Schulz Block 14 Shiraz from Kalimna that was planted in 1943. The soil is mostly sand over yellow and red clay. The second plot is in Moppa from Nuri Traders Old Shiraz that was planted in the 1860s. The soil is 1­2 feet of sandy loam over terra rossa in the western part and ironstone over red and yellow clay in the east. The third plot in Marananga, Powell Old Shiraz, was planted in 1906. The soil is alluvial and clay loam over terra rossa. Decanted four hours. Rich, aromatic bouquet with aromas of roasted herbs, blackberry and smoke. Warm and inviting. The palate is terrifically complex, and solidly packed with concentrated black fruit, yet it is composed and well balanced with a powerful, long, intense finish. ~ 162 ~

845 837 93p Charles Heidsieck Rosé 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 93p Chapelle-Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2010 x3 D 30 min / G 1 h Very old-looking bottle with a 5cm level. Decanted 30 minutes. Bright and deep colour. A subtle, integrated nose - earthy, slightly vegetal with faint blackberry and apricot fruit appealing. Full-bodied with intense flavours of black fruits, dark chocolate and gentle woody notes. Layered with an undercurrent of barnyard and mushrooms - not too dry and quite well balanced. Decent length. Although not a big wine, it is charming, fruity and delicious. Drink now. 838 93p Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils 1875 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/now x3 D 30 min / G 30 min Good-looking, very dusty bottle with only remnants of the label left. Level was 5cm and the colour was extremely promising. Decanted 30 minutes before tasting. Attractive, dark, evolved colour. No trace of oxidation. Sound and wide open bouquet with chocolatey and ripe fruit flavours. Very fresh and alive almost too breezy. Round, soft, forward, and syrupy wine. Not many tannin but still has a good backbone. A very long and hot, sweet aftertaste, as if some chocolate liqueur had been added. An unusual and curiously fascinating experience! 846 93p Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 D1h/G1h Wonderful, old-looking bottle with a 4cm level. Decanted one hour. Bright, developed, brick-red colour. The nose is lively and roasted with the cherry aromas well preserved in this mature wine. The refreshing and vivid palate suffered from a slight volatility and tart acidity. The medium-bodied wine was softened attractively by the smooth, silk-like mouthfeel. A charming, mature wine that will no longer improve but will keep for another 5 to 10 years. 839 93p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1982 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2020 x3 D 20 min / G 1 h 847 93p Château Figeac 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x17 D 45 min / G 1 h 93p 840 Gewurtraminer Sélection des Grains Nobles Rimelsberg Marc Tempé 1997 FRANCE - ALSACE 2002/2015 x3 D1h/G2h 841 848 93p 93p Hermannshof Auslese Franz Schmitt 1929 (Germany) GERMANY 2004/now x5 D 30 min / G 1 h Château Mouton-Rothschild 1999 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x3 D2h/G2h 842 849 93p 93p Château Margaux 1945 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/2010 x3 D1h/G2h Vintage Champagne Fred Lerouix 1921 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x5 D 10 min / G 10 min 843 850 93p USA 2003/2015 x2 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Robert Mondavi 1995 (Napa Valley) Reserva Marqués de Riscal 1922 (Rioja) SPAIN 2005/2010 x5 D1h/G1h 844 93p Château Pétrus 1943 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2005/now x4 D1h/G1h ~ 163 ~ 850 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

851 855 93p The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1999 (McLaren Vale) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x2 D2h/G3h Since 1912, the Osborn family have tended their 19thcentury vineyards, located adjacent to their d'Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia. The first of the now famous d'Arenberg red stripe labels was released in 1959. D'Arenberg is a rustic place and no irrigation is used in the vineyards. The wine is handcrafted using very gentle, traditional basket presses and, in the case of their reds, small batch fermenters combined with the age-old technique of foot-treading. The hands-on and feet-on approach to winemaking ensures d'Arenberg wines are patiently and individually nurtured, giving them unforgettable personalities. The Dead Arm Shiraz is one of the flagship wines at d'Arenberg ­ the very best Shiraz from one of the oldest producers in arguably the best Shiraz-producing region in Australia. It is a wine that has a very bold tannin structure as the fruit selected for this wine comes from very old vineyards ­ the oldest planted in 1912, with very low yields. The name for this wine is often joked about. Some thought it was because the wine was so big and heavy that your arm would hardly work after consuming a reasonable amount. In fact, Dead Arm is a vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata that randomly affects vineyards all over the world. Often affected vines are severely pruned or replanted. One half, or an "arm" of the vine is slowly reduced to dead wood. That side may be lifeless and brittle, but the grapes on the other side display amazing intensity. Up until the mid-1990s d'Arenberg Shiraz was branded as Old Vine. The onset of the red wine boom in this period saw many new labels appearing on the market branded thus. This was of great concern to both d'Arry and Chester as they didn't feel it was appropriate or accurate, so another name was sought. Chester Osborn's philosophy is to try to make the loudest, most flowery and fragrant, most fruit flavoured wine with a great palate texture free of excess oak. It should have tannins that are long, lively, gritty and youthful with fragrant fruitmineral notes. All of this should be achieved with an obvious but not overpowering expression of soil in the aroma through to the last taste. 1999 had a dry winter, followed by moderate temperatures in the remaining months. However, there was a considerable number of drizzly days at the time of harvest, causing a few headaches for varieties that are sensitive to Botrytis bunch rot, i.e. Grenache. It did clear up, though, and the wines that were produced were all closed and slightly under medium intensity. They are looking better all the time. Deep, almost opaque, purple colour. Very intense, ripe, dark fruity nose with blackcurrants and blueberries, butterscotch and spicy cedar notes. A full-bodied, refined and complex wine with velvety texture. Loads of jammed dark fruit, very refined tannins and a great broad taste with vanilla and coffee tones. A touch of mintiness in the long finish. An immense concentration thanks to the old vines and reduced yield due to Dead Arm disease. 851 93p Geisenheimer Rothenberg Auslese Weingut Langwerth von Simmern 1876 GERMANY 2004/now x2 D 15 min / G 3 0 min This rare beauty was tasted at Rheingau Wine and Gourmet Festival in Hattenheim. The bottle was in perfect condition. Decanted 15 minutes. Surprisingly light, pale colour. The bouquet was quite modest and dry. On the palate, this wellmatured, nicely balanced, a bit one-dimensional wine was ample with citrus fruit, white chocolate, and poached pear aromas. A little bit too dry and not very complex wine, but it had good length and a pure finish. A rare and unique tasting. 852 93p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2010 x4 D1h/G1h Fine looking bottle. Level was 3cm. Decanted 45 minutes. Good, bright and healthy colour. The nose was very strong, exotic and intensive with hints of exotic spices, but the palate was somewhat modest and did not meet the expectations laid by the bouquet and colour. Still quite full-bodied, well-balanced and sweet, with high viscosity and alcohol. The aftertaste was a bit sharp, but pleasurable and long. A better bottle than the previous ones. 853 93p Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Napa Valley) USA 2006/2030 x2 D3h/G1h 854 93p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1924 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/now x2 D1h/G1h ~ 164 ~

~ 165 ~ Château Margaux F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

856 864 93p René Lalou G.H. Mumm 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x2 D 15 min / G 1 h 856 93p CHAMPAGNE 2004/2020 x6 D 15 min / G 30 min 93p Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1990 (Champagne) 865 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2030 x3 D6h/G3h 857 93p SPAIN 2007/2010 x3 D 30 min / G 30 min 93p Tinto Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1978 (Ribera del Duero) 866 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x6 D3h/G2h 858 867 93p CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 D 10 min / G 1 h 93p Vintage Champagne Mercier 1941 (Champagne) Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1990 BORDEAUX 2000/now x3 D1h/G1h 859 868 Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 93p CHILE 2005/2020 x2 D 1h / G 2 h 93p 1997 Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1970 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2010 x4 D 15 min / G 45 min 860 869 93p 93p Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine 1994 USA 2002/2015 x2 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 USA 2005/2030 x2 D2h/G2h D2h/G1h 861 870 93p 93p Hill of Grace Henschke 1989 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2008/2025 x3 D1h/G1h Château Gruaud-Larose 1950 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 D1h/G2h 862 871 93p 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra John Riddoch Limited Release Wynns Coonawarra Estate 1990 AUSTRALIA 2007/2020 x4 D 1,5 h / G 2 h Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin 1999 (Sonoma) USA 2005/2015 x4 D2h/G2h 863 872 93p USA 2003/2010 x3 D1h/G2h 93p Ravenswood Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard 1984 Colheita Quinta do Noval 1896 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/now x2 D1h/G3h ~ 166 ~

881 93p Ried Pfaffenberg Steiner Riesling Beerenauslese Emmerich Knoll 1995 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2030 x7 D 45 min / G 2 h If Austria would have a classification of its best wineries, such as the 1855 classification of Bordeaux, Weingut Knoll would definitely be a Premier Cru. The history of winegrowing in Austria is very long, but there had never really been the concept of "premium wines" - wines that achieved higher prices than others. Until the 1970s almost all of Knoll's wines were sold at the restaurant of his uncle across the street, but to become less dependant on a single customer they started bottling wines themselves, before selling them to an ever-growing group of private customers. The boom for the wines of Wachau and Knoll began in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when wine magazines started appearing on the market. As the general interest for their wines grew, a new approach towards winemaking appeared. Whereas before the grapes were harvested as early as possible to avoid botrytis or grey rot, when the autumn rains arrived Knoll gradually harvested later and later in order to get more ripeness and complexity out of his grapes. This was rewarded with high scores from wine critics and the prices rose to levels where it also made financial sense to be more selective and caring in the vineyards and the cellar. Knoll owns or leases about 15 hectares of vineyards, which produce around 140 000 bottles a year. This is a quite large figure, but when one considers that up to 30 different wines are produced in any one particular year it becomes more complicated. Knoll only produces white wine and about 90 per cent of these are Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in equal proportions. The wines have great personality, and are often a touch darker in colour as he is not afraid to add some botrytisised grapes if this is what the vintage has offered. The wines are powerful and voluptous, and are coupled with enough minerality and acidity to avoid appearing heavy. His best wines come from some of the steepest terraces facing the river Danube. These are hard to work as this can only be made by hand and the yields are naturally very low. His most famous sites are Schütt, Loibenberg, Kellerberg, Kreutles and Pfaffenberg (the only site outside the border of Wachau). He also makes a Vinothekfüllung from Grüner Veltliner more or less every year, as well as one from Riesling in certain vintages. This (the Vinothekfullung or the riesling?) is a selection of late harvested grapes from more than one site and is one of the greatest dry white wines in the world. Indeed, one could even describe it as a mindblowing wine that needs some years of bottle ageing, as well as some decanting time to show its true character. This wine is a peculiar exception in Knoll's portfolio, since this single vineyard is actually located just outside the westernmost part of Wachau on the Kremstal side. An intense yellow colour with high viscosity. A rich, honeyed, apricot and lemon nose with an elegant touch of botrytis. A sweet, oily texture with crisp acidity, ripe fruitiness of apricots and honey overtones. An immensely long, lingering finish. 873 93p Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1949 (Rioja) SPAIN 2007/now x9 D1h/G1h 874 93p GERMANY 2005/2010 x2 D 15 min / G 1 h 875 93p Vintage Port Niepoort 1942 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2010 x3 D3h/G2h 876 93p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Devigneau 1961 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2015 x5 D1h/G1h 877 93p Château Pontet-Canet 1879 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2004/now x6 D 30 min / G 1 h 878 93p Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Huet 1964 (Loire) FRANCE 2002/2020 x3 D1h/G1h 879 93p Comte Audoin de Dampierre Réserve Familiale 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2015 x8 D 15 min / G 1 h 880 882 93p 93p Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1996 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2025 x3 D2h/G2h Insignia Joseph Phelps 1984 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2010 x4 D1h/G1h ~ 167 ~ 882 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1949 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

883 892 93p Concha y Toro Don Melchor 1999 CHILE 2005/2020 x3 D2h/G1h 883 893 93p Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 1997 SOUTH - AFRICA 2003/2020 x4 92p D 2h / G 2 h Château Carbonnieux Blanc 1953 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 884 93p Château Pétrus 1953 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2017 x4 D2h/G2h 894 92p Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1997 USA 2003/2020 x2 885 D2h/G2h 93p Acininobili Fausto Maculan 1998 (Veneto) ITALY 2002/2015 x2 D2h/G1h 895 92p Barolo La Serra Roberto Voerzio 2000 (Piedmont) ITALY 2005/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 886 93p Madeira Bual Barbeito 1848 MADEIRA 2003/2030 x2 D 2 h / G 1,5 h 896 887 92p Aalto Bodegas Aalto 1999 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2002/2020 x6 D1h/G2h This can be called the first ultra-modern bodega in Ribera del Duero. And this was the first vintage ever made of this wine. After being a wine maker in Vega Sicilia for 29 years, Mariano Garcia decided to create a new super-wine together with Javier Zaccagnini. This deep purple coloured wine has a very intense ripe blackberry and bramble nose with perfume and nutty almond flavours. Medium-bodied wine with ripe dark fruitiness combined with rich supple tannins and delightful sweet spicy flavours. A very balanced and enjoyable wine capable of ageing for a short while. 93p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1959 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/now x2 D1h/G1h 888 93p Château Latour 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x9 D3h/G1h 897 889 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1957 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2001/2010 x3 D1h/G2h 92p Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1985 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2015 x9 D1h/G1h 898 890 93p Grange Penfolds 1955 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2002/now x3 92p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1998 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2030 x3 D 2,5 h / G 3 h D 45 min / G 1 h 891 899 93p ITALY 2007/2015 x9 D1h/G2h 92p Cepparello Isole e Olena 2000 (Tuscany) Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard 1999 USA 2009/2020 x3 D3h/G2h ~ 168 ~

900 92p Château Calon-Ségur 1990 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x12 D1h/G2h 901 92p Château Haut-Brion 1970 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2010/now x5 D1h/G1h 902 92p Geheimrat J. Weingut Wegeler 1983 GERMANY 2009/2015 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h Like books, wine glasses are destined for a certain fate. Patiently, with no regrets, they hold everything that is poured into them, indifferent to whether it is noble or common, expensive or downright cheap wine. Wine glasses come into contact with numerous pairs of lips, regardless of whether they are the lips of a beautiful woman, a disappointed lover, a lost drunkard or a connoisseur. The encounter between human and glass may spark stories, anecdotes and, later, legends... but the glasses remain silent and bear the traces of time. A similar trace is one drawn by Dr Tom Drieseberg, the Principal of the Wegeler house, into the gravel: the lines of the most important emblem of the winery. The "J" stands for his jubilee wine, the dry Rhinegau Riesling Geheimrat "J". In the early 1980s, the Rhinegau Riesling was in free-fall. Many of the achievements that men such as Julius Wegeler had once reached seemed to have been lost: there was no culture of Riesling any more, the appreciation for this wine was gone and the prices had plummeted. Indifferent, cheap sweet wines dominated the market; the German wine laws from 1971 destroyed the previously reliable assurance of the value of wines depending on the site on which it grew. Now, the value of a wine was dependent on its sugar content, measured in Oechsle degrees, rather than its class, history or vineyard site. Rolf Wegeler, grand-nephew of the privy councillor, was at that time responsible for the Deinhard company and the Wegeler vineyards. He and his estate manager Norbert Holderrieth belonged to the generation under which German viticulture saw its most severe departure from tradition and lost its most substantial legacy ­ its appreciation ­ within only a few years. It was therefore in a precarious situation. The merit of Holderrieth and Wegeler was having become aware of their responsibility and trying to find a solution. Norbert Holderrieth found the solution in 1983 with the Geheimrat J. He came to the Wegeler estate administration in Oestrich as a young man, and therefore has first-hand experience of the old Rhinegau Riesling era. Holderrieth's first vintage, the 1959 Riesling Kabinett, still has a powerful structure, resolute taste and style. However, his masterpiece was to become the Geheimrat J, which the now seventyyear-old Holderrieth simply calls the "Jot", following the pronunciation of the letter J in German. The first vintage of the Geheimrat was harvested in 1983. It was not until 1985 that the wine was sold and that was in itself radical at the time. A dry Riesling with expression and style. Not an impostor, but a wine that keeps its promises. However, the `Jot' didn't come out of the blue. Its success was built on history, in the sense that there is a great feeling of the power of historical events in the Wegeler family, a sense that recognises tradition as a burden as well as an opportunity. The "Jot" is composed from one variety, Riesling, but not only from one vineyard. The grapes come from the best Rhinegau sites, such as Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck and Berg Rottland or Geisenheimer Rothenberg and Oestricher Lenchen. The wines are fermented and vinified separately according to the sites; they are blended in the spring that follows the harvest the Geheimrat J. It consists mainly of the three elements that are characteristic of determines this Riesling's structure and taste: slate, quartzite and loamy loess. The Ruedesheim slopes are characterised by slate with a high content in iron oxide, and the Geisenheim sites contain mainly Taunus quartzite. Both of these contribute to a stony character which creates the impression of sturdiness. The Oestrich sites with their fertile loess and loam soils, by contrast, give a mellow and voluptuous, though entirely charming, note to this Riesling. The "Jot" is not merely mineral and steel; there is also something floral and a conciliatory resonance in this wine. Wonderful Jereboam. Decanted 30 minutes. Lively, smoky nose that showcased slight notes of botrytis, apricots, and peach. Rich and well balanced. Surprisingly sweet palate with just a kick of good acidity to keep it refreshing. Long and delicate finish. ~ 169 ~ 902 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

903 911 92p 903 Pommard Les Epenots Louis Latour 1929 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x4 D 45 min / G 1 h Bottle's condition was excellent. Re-corked in the mid-1960s. Level 2 cm. Decanted 30 minutes. Medium-red colour. No excessive maturity. Sound and open nose. Just a touch of volatile acidity. Alcoholic, rich, long and complex taste. A bit sturdy, stylish Pommard. Medium-full, quite fresh and has a plenty of life left. Long, complex finish. An exquisite old and hearty wine. 92p Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1996 USA 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 904 92p Gran Reserva 904 La Rioja Alta 1968 (Rioja) SPAIN 2003/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 912 905 92p Cabernet Sauvignon Ridge Vineyards 1968 USA 2000/2010 x3 D1h/G2h Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Hochrain 92p 1986 AUSTRIA 2002/2015 x2 D1h/G1h 913 92p 906 Grande Annee Bollinger 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2025 x8 D 15 min / G 45 min 92p Riesling Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1973 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2004/2010 x4 D 15 min / G 1 h 914 907 92p Descendant Torbreck 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2001/2015 x2 D2h/G3h 92p Château Brane-Cantenac 1962 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2004/2010 x4 D1h/G1h 915 908 92p Riesling Hugel 1976 (Alsace) FRANCE - ALSACE 2003/2015 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 92p Domaine de la Granges des Peres Rouges 1999 (Languedoc-Roussillon) FRANCE - LANGUEDOCROUSSILLON 2004/2015 x4 D2h/G2h 909 916 92p 92p Brunello di Montalcino Biondi-Santi 1966 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2015 x8 D 30 min / G 1 h Femme de Champagne Duval-Leroy 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2020 x4 D 15 min / G 1 h 910 917 92p SPAIN 2007/2015 x4 D1h/G2h 92p Miserere Costers del Siurana 1997 (Priorat) Tinto Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1995 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2007/2015 x8 D1h/G1h ~ 170 ~

~ 171 ~ Rubicon Winery F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

Château Cos d´Estournel ~ 172 ~

918 92p Brut Vintage Chartogne-Taillet 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2020 x32 D 45 min / G 1 h 926 Château Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 92p 1991 USA 2006/2025 x21 D1h/G1h 919 92p Château Cos d'Estournel 1880 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/now x3 D 15 min / G 20 min Château bottled. Fill level mid-shoulder. Decanted 30 minutes. Clear medium-deep cherry colour. Medium-strong, layered nose with soya, minerals, herbs, and a hint of blackcurrant. Dry, vividly acidic and medium-full taste with firm powdery tannins and a blackcurrant aroma bring the St. Estèphe properties out in a typically classic way. Excellently matured and preserved wine that will slowly wither. 927 River West Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma Vineyards 92p 1976 USA 2001/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 45 min 928 92p Château Lafite 1858 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/now x2 D 15 min / G 30 min 920 92p Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 2000 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2030 x3 D1h/G1h 929 92p Private Cuvée Champagne Mercier 1926 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x2 D - h / G 15 min 921 92p Mas La Plana Torres 1982 (Penedès) SPAIN 2008/2015 x2 D1h/G1h 930 92p Château Ausone 1921 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/now x3 D1h/G1h 922 92p Grande Année Bollinger 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2025 x6 D1h/G1h 931 92p Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine d'Auveney Leroy 2002 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2030 x2 D1h/G3h 923 92p Tignanello Antinori 1978 (Tuscany) ITALY 2008/2017 x2 D 45 min / G 1 h 932 92p Corullón Descendientes de Jose Palacios 2000 (Bierzo) SPAIN 2005/2015 x2 D2h/G2h 924 92p Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle 1999 AUSTRALIA 2006/2020 x2 933 D5h/G2h Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot Beringer 92p 1997 USA 92p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins Henri Bonneau 1978 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2020 x3 D2h/G2h ~ 173 ~ 932 925 2002/2010 x3 D1h/G1h F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

934 940 92p Clos-de-la-Roche Armand Rousseau 1934 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/now x5 D1h/G1h All the bottles had very good levels. Only the remnants of the labels remained. First we tried the bottle with the lowest ullage - 7cm. The cork came out in one piece - the 1934 vintage was clearly legible. Deep ,mature colour. Spicy, unmistakable old Pinot Noir nose. Very much alive, rich, full, quite solid. Improving in glass after 30 minutes. Soft and gentle with some sweet fruit still left. A bit short but pleasant enough. The other two bottles - ullage 4cm -were better and more alive. Fuller and more delicious with a lovely ripe fruity flavour that seemed to extend and get richer in the glass. 934 92p Cirsion Bodegas Roda 1999 (Rioja) SPAIN 2001/2020 x3 D3h/G3h 935 92p Prado Enea Bodegas Muga 1970 (Rioja) SPAIN 2005/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 936 941 92p 92p Merryvale Vineyards Chardonnay Silhouette 1993 USA La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot 1970 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2010 x2 D 10 min / G 20 min 2005/2010 x2 D1h/G1h 937 92p BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x8 D1h/G3h 92p Château Smith-Haut Lafitte Blanc 2001 (Graves) 942 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Hendry Vineyard Reserve 1992 USA 2004/2015 x2 D2h/G1h 938 92p Château Cheval Blanc 1966 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x3 D1h/G2h 943 Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon Proprietary Red Wine 92p 1999 USA 2006/2020 x2 D2h/G2h 939 92p Bourgogne Blanc Comte Georges de Vogüé 2000 BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x3 D2h/G3h The Comte de Vogüé Bourgogne Blanc is something of a rarity. At the very least it is the most expensive Bourgogne Blanc ever produced! The grapes come from two plots at the very top of the Musigny Grand Cru. Ever since the 1930s Comte de Vogüé has been known to produce a rare white Musigny. However, the vineyards needed to be partially replanted in 1986, 1987, 1991 and 1997. And, as there is no white Chambolle-Musigny appellation, the wine was downgraded to a mere Bourgogne Blanc. By law, the Grand Cru appellation could be used today but Comte de Vogüe still considers the vines to be infants when it comes to Musigny production. The quality is rising steadily vintage-by-vintage as the vines age. Pale gold-lemony colour. The nose is restrained and cool. The nose opens up with time but the palate gives a great expression of fino sherry, floral notes, oa, and hazelnuts. A tightly knit, firm and mineral structure. A refined wine of medium body with some attractive oiliness on the mouthfeel. The long nutty finish has a moderate oak influence and refreshing lemony acidity. An outstanding wine today that will easily keep and develop for the next 5 to 10 years. 944 92p Alfred Gratien Champagne Brut 1983 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x2 D 15 min / G 1 h 945 92p Cristal Roederer 2002 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2025 x15 D 45 min / G 1 h 946 92p Château Rieussec 2001 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2007/2030 x3 D7h/G5h ~ 174 ~

953 92p Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge Vineyard 2001 USA 2007/2050 x2 D2h/G2h 954 92p Elyse Winery Zinfandel Howell Mountain 2002 USA 2008/now x2 D2h/G1h 947 92p ARGENTINA 2005/2015 x3 D1h/G3h 92p Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Alta Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard 1999 Moderately intense golden yellow colour. Pronounced nose shows elegant tropical aromas combined with lemony and smoky tones. Lovely toasted nuances with spices. The palate is dry and rich yet elegant in style. Moderately high acidity, broad buttery mouthfeel and harmonious oaky character. A long aftertaste shows some mineral finish and citric notes. Harmonious wine. 955 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard 2001 USA 2007/2030 x5 D4h/G2h 956 948 ITALY 2000/now x4 D 15 min / G 1 h 92p Von Schubert Maximin Grunhaus Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett 1992 GERMANY 2001/2010 x3 957 D 45 min / G 1 h 92p Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard 1990 USA 2002/2015 x2 D2h/G1h 949 92p Vintage Perrier-Jouët 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/now x7 D - h / G 20 min 958 92p Vintage Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1919 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x3 D - h / G 20 min 950 92p Eileen Hardy Shiraz Hardy´s 1991 AUSTRALIA 2007/now x6 959 92p D1h/G2h Cabernet Sauvignon Lot C-91 Heitz 1969 (Napa Valley) USA 2000/now x3 D 45 min / G 1 h 951 960 92p PORTUGAL 2010/now x4 D3h/G1h 92p Vintage Port Hooper 1944 (Portugal) Hermitage J.L. Chave 1970 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2015 x3 D1h/G2h 952 92p Sperss Angelo Gaja 1998 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2020 x2 D2h/G2h ~ 175 ~ 959 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 92p Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Brolio 1949 (Tuscany)

960 961 92p Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon Angelo Gaja 2000 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2025 x3 D2h/G1h 968 92p Château Belair 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/now x7 D 45 min / G 1 h 962 92p ARGENTINA 2006/2015 x2 D1h/G2h 92p Yacochuya Yacochuya 2000 (Michel Rolland) 969 Old Vines Zinfandel Turley 1998 USA 2001/2015 x4 D 1 h / G 1,5 h 963 92p Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Josmeyer 1997 (Alsace) ALSACE -FRANCE 2008/2020 x2 D1h/G2h 970 92p Château Cheval Blanc 1920 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/now x3 D 30 min / G 1 h 964 92p Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Ranch 2002 USA 2007/2025 x2 D3h/G2h 971 92p Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace 1978 USA 2004/2010 x1 D2h/G1h 965 92p SPAIN 2010/2010 x11 D 30 min / G 1 h 92p Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1962 (Rioja) 972 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Reserve 1997 USA 2008/2020 x2 D2h/G1h 966 92p USA 2002/2010 x3 D2h/G1h 92p Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Proprietary Red Wine 1991 973 Madeira Bual Malvasia 1834 MADEIRA 2006/2040 x4 D2h/G4h 967 974 92p 92p Riesling Unendlich FX Pichler 2005 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x4 D 30 min / G 1 h Paleo Le Macchiole 1998 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/2015 x2 D2h/G1h ~ 176 ~

975 92p Mazis-Chambertin Hospices de Beaume Leroy 1985 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x3 D2h/G2h Youthful, medium-deep purple colour. Soft and mild, sophisticated nose of new French oak, spices, nuts and blackberries. Attractive ripe, fruitiness with some bitter tones on the finish. The hotness of the vintage can be sensed in higher than usual alcohol with a wide, oily palate. A refreshing acidity makes the wine feel lively and attractive. Medium bodied and well balanced wine. The wine is pleasant and open now and will perform well until 2015. 976 981 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 92p GERMANY 2006/2015 x3 D2h/G2h 92p 2001 Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 1996 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x3 D 1.5 h / G 2 h Bonneau du Martray is an exceptional winery in the region. It is somehow more aristocratic than any other winery in Burgundy. One reason is of course that it is one of the few domaines focusing only on making one white and one red wine. The reason for it being such an aristocrat is the fact that both of the wines are Grand Cru wines from the same hillside. The family Le Bault de la Morinière owns 11 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards out of the 33 hectares in the entire Grand Cru appellation. They vinify separately all 14 parcels of Chardonnay in low temperatures. The malolactic fermentation takes place very late allowing more yeast contact that enhances. This very good vintage was formed by the superbly long growth period in dry and cool weather. Moderately pale, straw-yellow colour. Fresh, lean and mineral nose with rich buttery notes, tropical fruits and biscuit notes. Dry taste with crisp acidity, oily texture and very concentrated minerality. Broad taste with lemony and mineral tones and lovely depth with tropical fruitiness. Great concentration, lovely balance and lingering aftertaste. Really aristocratic white wine with charming complexity. Drinking wonderfully now but will easily keep and evolve for the next 10-15 years. 977 92p Chardonnay Giaconda 1999 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2001/2010 x3 D1h/G2h 978 92p Pyrenees Shiraz Eagle Series Dalwhinnie 1998 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2008/2017 x1 D4h/G2h 979 92p Château Lafite 1832 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x5 D 10 min/ G 30 min 980 92p Two Hands Shiraz Bad Impersonator 2002 AUSTRALIA 2007/2025 x2 D4h/G1h ~ 177 ~ 980 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

92p 981 982 Solare Capannelle 1990 (Tuscany) ITALY 2005/2010 x4 D 30 min / G 1 h On the edge of the village of Gaiole is a steep hill. On top of the hill is the Capannelle estate, which dates back to the 17th century. It now has swimming pools, patios, a lovely garden and five-star accommodation. The elegant setting masks the facilities of the winery, which produce some of the most interesting wines in the area, being in a league of their own in terms of exclusivity. Capannelle's story begins in 1974, when Raffaele Rossetti, a Roman who had succeeded in the plastics industry, realised his long-time dream. Together with his winemakers, the 40-year-old planted over ten hectares of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Chardonnay. He never adhered to the DOCG denomination that the Chianti Classico area had received in 1984, or to the grape requirements set within it. Capannelle was one of the first vineyards to give up the denomination, and named its wines just with vino da tavola status. For an unknown producer, the Chianti Classico name would surely have been helpful in marketing, but the wines were not produced for trade purposes, only for Rossetti himself and his friends. One of these was Giorgio Pinchiorri, the owner of one of the most esteemed wine restaurants in Italy, Enoteca Pinchiorri. Approximately 3,000 bottles of 100% Sangiovese wine, Capannelle Vino da Tavola, was delivered in a year, exclusively to Pinchiorri. As Pinchiorri received his third Michelin star, Rossetti produced a special wine called Solare 1990, exclusively for Pinchiorri. The wine was not produced again until 1996, after which it was commercialised and became the flagship of Capannelle. At the end of the 1990s, Rossetti reached the age of 70. He had no heir and he decided to retire and give up his winery. The new owner was found in the United States: James B. Sherwood, who had succeeded in the transport and hospitality businesses, bought Capannelle in 1997. Sherwood invested millions of euros into Capannelle. The old farmhouse with its property was turned into a five-star hotel. Wine production facilities were extended and luxurious storage rooms were built underground. The winemaker of Capannelle, Simone Monciatti, who has been working at Capannelle since 1983, says: "Solare is produced mainly from Sangiovese, which derives from the parcels Vertine and Trebbio. The Vertine parcel (5 hectares) has a very rocky and calcareous soil on hills facing east. That produces wines with a firm acid structure, which is essential for a good wine to last long. The Trebbio parcel (7 hectares) is located on the southern exposure, and thus gets more sunshine, yielding riper grapes. The soil is deep, heavy in clay and gravel. The sugar level of the grapes is high and they are rich in polyphenols. The wine produced from this parcel is rich and fruity. The Sangiovese grapes blended from these two parcels produce excellent wines with great balance, complex structure and long ageing potential, provided that the weather conditions are good." Besides Solare, Capannelle produces three other wines ­ a small volume Chardonnay, a classic style Chianti Classico Riserva, and a modern 50/50 that is a joint venture wine with Avignonesi and made from equal proportions of Capannelle's Sangiovese and Avignonesi's Merlot. Medium-intense, brick red colour with orange hue. Lovely evolving and complex nose with earthiness, sweet dark fruits, cherries, leather, flowers, and chocolate. Broad, medium-bodied, elegant taste with refreshing acidity. Silky tannins and smooth structure with sweet fruit tones of figs and cherries. Leathery tones in a long finish. The wine has gained a fraction of complexity and richness in the last few years, but has presumably reached it ultimate peak now since there is a hint of austerity at the very end of the aftertaste. ~ 178 ~

987 92p Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 1997 (Veneto) ITALY 2005/2015 x3 D4h/G3h 988 92p Cristal Rosé Roederer 2002 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2025 x6 D 30 min / G 1 h 989 92p Quintet Cabernet Blend Mount Mary 1994 AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x2 D2h/G2h Mount Mary commands mythical status among wine collectors. Quintet is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The vineyard faces due north and captures optimum sunlight during the growing season. New French oak plays an underlying role in the style. Owing to the age of the vines, the wine became richer and more complex during the 1990s. Its quality is usually outstanding, although as a single vineyard wine it is susceptible to the vagaries of vintage. Quintet resonates an individuality of place and Dr John Middleton's fastidious respect of the landscape. The Quintet vineyard is planted to Cabernet sauvignon (46%), Merlot (26%), Cabernet franc (18%), Malbec (5%) and Petit verdot (5%). The percentage of each variety that goes into the final blend changes with the season as factors such as fruitfulness and fruit set. The fermentation regime is similar to that of the Pinot, although slightly longer fermentations are employed (up to 10 days). This is followed by 22 months on barrel maturation, with 25% of the blend in large format oak (1500L or larger), and 30% in new barriques. Bottle in mint condition. Decanted two hours. Quite closed but silently elegant nose of sweet black fruits, mushrooms and leather. On the palate very Burgundy like sweet, delicate and dense wine with excellent balance and weight. Very ripe tannins and good acidity. Persistens finish. Should further improve and really stand out with a few more years. 983 92p Bâtard-Montrachet Marcilly 1937 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/2010 x4 D 30 min / G 1 h Fine-looking bottle with a 4cm level. Slightly hazy, golden colour. Developed and nuanced nose of dried apricots, nuts, toffee and confectionary. Astonishingly fruity for its age. A sophisticated structure with a juicy silky texture combined with warming alcohol and crisp acidity. Long, nutty and fruity finish. A delightful wine with some years still ahead of it. 984 92p Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2006/2015 x5 D1h/G1h 985 92p BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x6 D 3 h / G 2.5 h 92p Clos de la Roche Joseph Drouhin 1995 (Côte de Nuits) A very good vintage for red Burgundy: limited in quantity but high in quality. A mild winter turned into a cool spring delaying bud-break. Then came the frost, interrupting the flowering. Luckily the hot summer gave some relief until the rain ruined hopes of a dream vintage. Thanks to the rapid harvesting the vintage turned out to be very good with non-diluted grapes. Moderately pale cherry-red colour. Opulent and deep nose with plenty of ripe cherries, raspberries and brambles, violets, liquorice and smokiness. The medium-bodied palate delivers rich flavours of ripe dark fruits, refined toastiness, crisp acidity and rich, velvety tannins. Very aromatic and complex taste with a lingering finish. 990 Familie Nigl Riesling Privat 2000 AUSTRIA 2006/2010 x4 D1h/G2h 991 92p Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1928 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2010 x2 D 30 min / G 1 h 992 92p Hermitage Chapoutier (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2010 x3 D1h/G1h 986 92p Cuvée Louise Pommery 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2025 x9 D 15 min / G 1 h ~ 179 ~ 991 F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

92p 992 993 Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1999 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2040 x2 D3h/G3h 994 92p Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd Alzinger 1990 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2004/2015 x4 D1h/G1h 995 92p Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Money Road Ranch 2002 USA 2009/2030 x6 D3h/G2h 996 999 92p 2002 92p Weingut Keller Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese GERMANY 2006/2020 x2 D2h/G4h Riesling Smaragd Dürnsteiner Kellerberg F.X. Pichler 2002 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2007/2015 x4 D1h/G2h Developing, bright golden-lemony colour. The pronounced nose is expressively varietal. Tropical fruits, lemon, mineral notes and petrol. A very ripe and rich palate. The marked high acidity shows real grip. Balanced high alcohol and outstanding fruit intensity. A very focused and linear wine, with fruity richness tied to the firm structure in a seamless way. Exemplary expression of Wachau's greatness. 997 92p Château Langoa-Barton 1899 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 D 15 min / G 30 min 998 1000 92p 92p Pinot Noir Vineyard Fromm Winery 1999 (New Zealand) NEW ZEALAND 2005/2015 x2 D1h/G2h Brut Imperial Moét & Chandon 1928 (Champagne) FRANCE 2010/now x2 D 10 min / G 25 min ~ 180 ~

~ 181 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

FINE's top 50 investment wines 2010 T o many people, it is a tempting idea to invest in wine, but a general lack of knowledge and the sheer range of wines available are an insurmountable obstacle for most, who are content merely to sit and drink wine, which is fair enough. An investor in wines faces considerable challenges in building up a successful portfolio. There are tens of thousands of wines to explore in order to discover which offer the best price-quality ratio. It helps if you know the history of the wine that you are thinking of buying, its production method, its vintage, when it will mature, and the prices that you can expect to pay. The investor should also know a good deal about the wine's desirability, its production volumes, and the prices for earlier vintages as well as how they have altered over the years. Have there been fakes? What have the reviews been like? Is the wine region in vogue? How long will it take for the wine to rise in value? You also have to find a reasonably priced, but reliable, place to buy the wine. Investors also have to establish optimal storage solutions for their purchases. The further we get into the 21st century the more difficult and bigger these challenges will become. Moreover, many think that the golden age of wine investment is already over! ~ 182 ~

~ 183 ~ F i n e To p 5 0

uilding and expanding a profitable wine collection was still rather easy in the 1980s compared to now, and it did not require the sort of capital you would need today! Back then, it was enough if you knew something about the 10 or so best Bordeaux estates, a few well chosen Burgundies, a Sauternes or two, and a bit about Port. Perhaps a few of the most far-sighted would have looked for Australian wines, such as Penfolds Grange and Henschke Grace of Hills, and the legendary Spanish Vega Sicilia. However, adding California to the shopping list would have meant actually living in Napa Valley at the very least. The choice was not great, and it only took a few days to become an `expert' on them. The prices for wines at that time started at 50 euros at the most. Since then, the prices have become twenty times higher. The wines back then were different from today. They were harsher and rawer, and harder for the consumer to approach. They took years to mature, and sometimes decades of careful cellaring and proper care. Now, the grapes are picked later in order to obtain riper fruit with a higher sugar content and better acidity. The modern technology that has been standardised globally can also be used to control the fermentation temperatures and the entire manufacturing process more effectively. This way the maturity date for many wines has been halved, and wine has become easier to approach and `ready to drink' based on consumer demand. Today, only atmospheric conditions impose restrictions on the regions that wine enthusiasts are on the lookout for and where investors put their money. The search for new, desirable wine-growing regions is intensive and it is often the case that the desirability of their produce is far in excess of the public demand for them and people's ability to buy them. In the last 20 years or so, an entirely new generation has emerged, or should I say a `Third World' for lovers of wine to investigate and appreciate. Anything new is always of great interest and is an opportunity to realise big dreams, especially in an industry with a rich, stable, centuries-old history behind it! There is a huge scope for success or error when putting together a wine collection in the 21st century. We might say that if it were not for yesterday's knowledge, we would not know about tomorrow. Any long-term success in investment is rooted in a respect for the past and an understanding of history and, hence, ultimately relies on drawing the most accurate conclusions possible about the future. I cannot emphasise strongly enough the importance of knowledge when one is on the lookout for new rising stars to put their money into. The more you know about the market and the products that compete in it, the easier and faster it is to develop the sort of perceptions and hunches that are needed to stand out from the rest of us humble folk who still believe that luck and coincidence are a substitute for hard work and who have faith in their own abilities. Wine as an investment has many obvious advantages. It is an easily transferable asset with established and viable sales channels, including auctions. You are free to decide how much you would like to invest ­ be it 500 euros or 500,000. These days you can expect to see a return of 15­20% a year on an investment of five years. It is most profitable to aim at mid- to long-term investments. Short-term investments can bring nice returns but the risks are obviously a lot greater. In the current market, the price of a top quality wine from a good year can be expected to go up 50­100% before it is at its peak in terms of its value and substance. Top vintage wines perform considerably better. B One of the biggest problems still existent today with investing in wine is the general dearth of reliable and impartial information on price, authenticity, and where to buy and sell. There have only been a few books written on the subject, and they are pretty limited in scope. There are also some Internet sites that specialise in information on wine prices ­ and that is it! The wine investor is all alone when he or she takes a decision. Fortunately, this situation is to change a little because of the FINEst FINEs magazine. It is an welcome addition to the other FINE publications. This 200 page magazine, out three times a year, will primarily focus on finest wines, their current quality as investment and enjoyment tools, where to buy and sell, as well as the recent, and possibly future, trends in their prices. We are also going to rank in order of priority the best wines to invest in, their outlets, wine-growing regions and vintages, in which we will also be talking about fake wines. In the next issues we will also release the world´s first FINE WINE Auction Index@ and FINE WINE Drinkability Index@. As a little foretaste of things to come, we have made a list of what we think are the 50 best wines to invest in 2010, that have proven to be successful on the market. Whether they continue to do well in the future remains to be seen. However, at least their glorious past is not a barrier to that and, indeed, it is difficult to believe that these wines' golden years are now over. Key to reading the graphs Price E The year's average auction price 2000 1000 100 1991 1995 2008 2010 98p 1 Placement in TOP 50 Tasting points The most recent tasting Optimum drinking time Tasting times Decanting time Lasts in glass ~ 184 ~

Top 50 Investment Wines Average auction prices displayed are based on actual auction results (inclusive of buyer's premiums) of 750ml bottle sizes only. Sales in currencies other than euros has been converted to euros as of the date of the sale. Auction results coverage 1991­2008 includes: Acker, Merrill & Condit: New York, Hong Kong Bonhams: London, Hong Kong Bonhams & Butterfields: San Francisco Christies: New York, London, Los Angeles, Paris, Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Chicago, Hong Kong, Geneva, South Kensington Edward Roberts International: Chicago, San Francisco Hart Davis Hart: Chicago Langton´s: Sydney Morrell: New York Sothebys: New York, London Wine Bid.com Zachys: New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Hong Kong 3500 2000 1000 6500 4000 100 2000 98p 1 1991 1993 1995 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 This spectacular vintage started off with very early flowering, similar to 1959, 1961 and 1966, indicating a large crop. July turned out unusually hot whereas August was cooler than on average. The heatwave between the 6th and 13th of September nailed the vintage as a legendary one. A very classic Pauillac. Decanted for two hours. Still a youthful, very dark, ruby red colour. Full-bodied and elegant wine. On the palate it has marvellous flavours of mint, spiced berry fruits, tobacco, lead pencil and minerals, all of which linger very comfortably. Full-bodied, with exemplary extraction of fruit and notable tannins. Rich and big Lafite with lavishingly long finish. This extensive Lafite will undoubtedly last for another 20 years, but is already very, very pleasing. 95p For any Burgundy lover this ought to be the benchmark wine of modern times. Biggest crop of all time with outstanding quality. Its appearance expresses the ripe grapes with a very intense, deep ruby colour. Powerful spicy nose with ripe brambles, blueberries and wild strawberries with hints of flower aromas and liquorice. Extremely concentrated mediumbodied mouthfeel. Firm acidic structure with pronounced ripe tannins are wrapped with a good concentration of ripe dark fruits and spicy aromas. Lingering long and refined wine with a masculine character. It just won't do any justice to the wine to open it yet. So keep it another decade at least. 2 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 ~ 185 ~ F i n e To p 5 0

3000 1000 1000 100 1999 500 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 100 98p 1996 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 6 98p 3 This is one of the greatest left bank wines from this excessively hot vintage in Bordeaux. Very intense, opaque ruby colour with brown tints. Moderately closed at the beginning but opens up in the glass beautifully. Great depth, rich and complex aromas with very refined toasty oak nuances. Full-bodied wine with refined firm tannins, mellow acidity and opulent fruitiness. High level of alcohol that is well-integrated and adds richness to the wine. The aftertaste is extensively long and edgy. Charmingly sturdy wine with lovely accessibility now but will develop deliciously over a decade still. The rarest, most desirable Krug Champagne is Clos du Mesnil. This unique Blanc de Blancs is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown in a small vineyard in the village of Mesnil-sur-Oger south of Épernay. A stone wall which dates back to 1698 surrounds the 4.6-acre Clos du Mesnilvineyard. Clos du Mesnil's first vintage was this 1979. The vines yield just enough Chardonnay in good years to make 1,000 cases. This is a very minute production compared with the other prestige champagnes. The 1979 vintage was very good in the Champagne region. Warm spring and fine summer. Good maturation. The harvest took place rather late in the season. Fine looking bottle. Decanted for 20 minutes. Pale and clean yellow colour. A fabulous bottle, full of life, yet elegant, round and mature. Tiny bubbles, lively persistent mousse. Toasty, delicate and complex mineral bouquet. It has an enormous personality and individuality. Exotic taste with candied fruits, strawberry, coffee, honey and toasty flavours. On the palate the taste is quite dry and vigorous with super rich and long aftertaste, which went on and on. 2000 1000 2000 200 1000 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2010 100 91p 4 2500 99p 7 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 1000 500 92p ~ 186 ~ 5 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 A legend of a vintage that is starting to drink very well now. Hot and stormy weather in May and June favoured vegetation and advance ripening. June and August were magnificent, yielding exceptional phenolic ripeness and high sugar content. The 1982 Latour has it all. Deep and dark developing red colour. The nose is expressive and rich, filled with blackcurrants, cigar box and oriental spicy notes. Full body and impressive body-weight. Mouth-feel is structured due to high but extremely ripe tannic backbone. Refreshing acidity balances the concentrated and thick wine. Long lingering length and well-integrated oak nuances. This wine is still clearly in a phase of constant improvement, opening up with time and showing new layers and angles each time it is tasted.

2000 1000 2000 100 1000 100 98p 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 3000 11 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 97p 8 100p 2000 6000 1000 5000 3000 100 2000 94p 9 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 100p 8000 13 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 3000 1000 98p ~ 187 ~ 10 1999 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 In 1961 the weather conditions in the Rhône valley were variable ­ a mild winter, chilly and rainy weather in June and July reduced the crop size, drought in August and a beautiful sunny September brought the rest of the grapes to full maturity. Jaboulet´s vineyards Bessard and Le Meal only yielded one-fourth of their normal crop size ­ around one tonne per acre, but magnificently intense and concentrated grapes were born. The bottle was in good condition, ullage was 2 cm. Very dark and youthful looking colour. A sound and wide-open nose of leather and truffles. Decanted three hours before serving. Very rich in flavour possessing an astonishing complexity and weight. Perfect harmony and balance now. Still quite a masculine and vigorous wine ­ will probably last eternally. Impressive length. We were so fortunate to taste this remarkable so many times ­ all the bottles have been real treasures. F i n e To p 5 0 Fine-looking bottle. Decanted for three hours. Very deep red colour. At first the nose was a bit quiet with lightweight touches of menthol, mineral, spice and sweet cedary flavours. After four hours it became fully opened. Immensely concentrated, almost too dense. Still very tannic, but has massive reserves of sweet, luscious fruit. Great depth and power. Superb purity. Substantial, very long and exotic ending. We would never hesitate to drink this black beauty now. But if possible do not touch the bottle until 2020, you will be rewarded. Perhaps the wine of the vintage in Bordeaux. 1000 500 12 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010

2000 1000 500 97p 5000 4000 4000 2000 2000 1000 500 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 6000 16 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 98p 1000 14 1999 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 100p 17 500 100 97p 15 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 Although 1986 yielded the biggest crop since World War II, this vintage has been the underdog compared to vintage 1985. 1986 started with a mild winter that was followed by a damp and cool spring with a delayed bud-break. May and June turned out well with a good flowering period and the weather continued very hot and dry the whole summer, making the grapes very concentrated and thick-skinned. Refreshing showers were welcomed in September but violent storms with heavy rain took their toll on the ultimate concentration and quality of the grapes. Nevertheless the weather got better again and the harvest was done in superb weather. Deep intense red colour with orange tint on the rim. Nose develops temptingly in the glass starting from rich cassis, tar and cedar notes and then moving into complex and intense aromas of coffee, spices and violets. A full-bodied mouthfeel is completed with very firm and marked tannin, moderately high acidity compared to other first growths of the vintage, and an extensively rich fruit intensity of cassis, figs and plums. The long finish is highlighted with a range of appealing aromas of violets, coffee and dark chocolate. Very aristocratic and subtle wine with many more years, if not decades to come. The Cheval Blanc 1947 has been tasted by us on more than 50 occasions, but it has scored a faultless 100 points only 27 times. Its track-record falls below the Latour 1961s and Mouton 1945s mostly because there are so many variable négociant bottlings available. And regrettably there are also quite a few frauds around. The Cheval Blanc 1947 was made from exceptionally ripe grapes with remarkably high sugar content. The blend is about two-thirds Cabernet Franc and one-third Merlot. The harvest was delayed until the last moment raising the alcohol content to 2% above normal. A good bottom-neck level château-bottled magnum. Excellent appearance with a deep and dark, mature colour. Incredibly pronounced chocolaty, leathery nose resembling port wine. Rich and ripe with great extract. The amount of almost overripe fruit was so appealing that it was hard to resist and not just drink the whole bottle right away. A very gentle and soft wine, almost feminine in character. At the same time so powerful and masculine. It has everything a wine can offer in such a historical and exclusive package that it is challenging to find anything as stunning as it! ...And the celebrated aftertaste. We can still sense it after two long days and nights. A perfect, out-of-this-world experience. 1000 500 100 91p ~ 188 ~ 18 1996 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010

4000 2000 500 6000 98p 1000 19 1999 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 4000 2000 500 100p 100 97p 20 1996 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 Decanted two hours. Intense, dark purple colour with a hint of light at the rim. Wonderfully sweet and concentrated, powerful nose with aromas of ripe cherry, blackcurrant and vanilla. It is lush and cedary with earthy flavours and little notes of incense and violets. Not a super concentrated wine but one with impressively sweet fruit beautifully balanced by fine tannins. Elegant and harmonious. The palate is well structured and full with lovely smooth tannins and nice, dark earthiness under the sweet fruit. A great wine with a hot and long aftertaste. Built for development. 3000 1500 500 96p ~ 189 ~ 21 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 The Mouton-Rothschild 1945 has been tasted by us more than 30 times, and only on seven occasions has it not scored a faultless 100 points. It has almost as an exceptional and perfect track record as the Latour 1961. Although the Mouton-Rothschild wines from 1926, 1949, 1959 and 1961 are normally impeccable, the 1945 have always had something extraordinary, which for us is hard to describe without deep emotion. Maybe that something is the longest and richest aftertaste, which keeps coming back again and again, or perhaps it is the fact that it is the `Victory Vintage' that symbolizes the victory of good over evil and freedom. We actually do not know, but we do know that there is nothing quite like a Mouton-Rothschild 1945. To commemorate the Allied victory, Baron Philippe had the idea of embellishing the Mouton-Rothschild 1945 label with an artwork: on this occasion, a symbolic design intended to celebrate the return of peace. He commissioned this work from a young unknown artist, Philippe Julian. Mr. Julian submitted several drafts for the label and the final one is based on the `V for Victory', sign, made famous by Winston Churchill throughout the war. This marked the beginning of a series of specially designed labels for each vintage. For each year a different artist was commissioned and the payment was in wine. The 1945 was tasted nine times during the last twelve months and it proved each time to be a very exclusive moment for our friends and ourselves. These last two bottles were in exceptional condition with fine unbroken labels. Levels were almost by the neck, and both bottles were decanted two hours before tasting. Deep, dark and thick colour. Sound and wide-open, huge, incredibly sweet nose of blackcurrants, coffee and eucalyptus. All the pieces came together in perfect balance creating such an extraordinary, highly concentrated, luxurious and prosperous wine with a powerful, everlasting aftertaste. F i n e To p 5 0 22 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010

500 300 100 96p 23 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 10 000 The very warm March quickened the blooming and due to this the area suffered from some spring freezes. Irregular pollenisation and incomplete fruit development were problems. Good weather with intense heat and precipitation at the right moments assured an exceptional maturation. Alcohol and acidity levels were exceptional, yields substantial. A top vintage by any measure! This vintage was very successful at Cristal too, producing wine with great ageing potential but an instant charm. Deep, developing light yellow colour. Classic nose with refreshing floral aromas combined with ripe apple fruit. Very fresh and crisp palate with youthful character. The delicate creaminess softens the racy acidity. Very long mineral finish. A truly classic wine with great potential. 5000 2000 99p 26 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 2000 1000 9000 500 5000 100 1000 96p 10000 24 1999 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2010 99p 27 1993 1996 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 5000 1000 97p ~ 190 ~ 25 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 Since Lafite is highly elegant and less massive than most other premier-cru wines, it is also the most open to variations in quality, especially in weak years. Particularly from the 1960s until 1975 its quality was often not equal to other premier-cru wines. But from the year 1975 on its wines have lived up to their reputation. `The Perfection of Elegance' is a definition many critics connect with Lafite, and this celebrated 1953 Lafite justified this description convincingly. A perfect looking bottle and the level was by the neck. Decanted for two hours. Attractive, mature brick-red colour. Sound and open bouquet with a hint of mint and sweetness. Soft and pleasing, mouth-filling wine. Incredible elegance and a feminine, classic Lafite with great depth and a fragrant finish. Sensitive and multilayered, lingering experience. Tasted 22 times in the last seven years with very variable notes. This vintage shows large bottle variations. At Lafite they needed close to a year to bottle everything from cask to cask. The best bottles were perfect, but more than a few were already quite one-dimensional and dry. But with a little bit of luck this exquisite Lafite is the best Lafite you will ever taste ­ a marvellous wine.

2000 1000 2000 100 1000 100 100p 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 30 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 98p 28 10000 3000 5000 1500 1000 500 98p 29 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 A milestone vintage and a milestone wine. Early even flowering was followed by a hot and dry summer, which continued until the harvest in mid-September. This time a great heat wave was ripening the grapes astonishingly fast and, in particular early-ripening Merlot gained loads of must weight. This is welldelivered in the wine. Dense ruby colour with brick red tints. Very intense and complex nose with aromas of blackberries, cedar, violets, and mint. Rich medium-bodied palate with velvety texture. Great ripe powdery tannins showing a great grip with lovely crisp acidity and a broad, elegant, fleshy fruitiness. Great balance and concentration which is highlighted by mineral bite in the savoury long finish. The wine is not near the greatness it will gain within the next 20 years, but it is drinking wonderfully already now. 99p 31 1999 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2010 The vintage of the decade in Burgundy escorted this beautiful wine to its existence. The warm season starting from the end of spring and continuing constantly until the end of the summer was followed refreshingly by scattered rains, which brought back life to almost shrivelled grapes. The bottle was in perfect condition. Decanted for one hour. This wine is already so legendary that we would have been disappointed had it not been totally perfect. Eternal ­ that is the word that first came to mind when tasting it. Eternal as the temples of ancient Rome and Greece, as the wisdoms of the East, as the beauty of Marilyn...a totally captivating DRC. This has everything one can ask for in a wine. The nose was exotic and enchanting. In the mouth it was incomprehensibly well balanced, multi-dimensional, soft and silky. An enviably noble and unattainably perfect wine ­ words fail us. ~ 191 ~ F i n e To p 5 0 Excellent looking bottle, level was by the neck. Decanted for one and half hours. More intense and voluptuous than the Pétrus 1971 ­ very fruity and complex nose. On the palate, much more multi-dimensional and stylish than Pétrus 1971. Also has more structure and muscle. Not nearly as approachable as the 1971 now, but it seems to have better ageing potential. One of the best `modern' Pétrus. When the Bordeaux 1959 vintage came onto the market, some critics predicted the wines would not age in a good way because of their low acidity and high alcohol. But excellent years such as 1947, 1945 and 1928 were all characterised by low acidity and high alcohol. All of these vintages are still generous to drink, as is this marvellous Mouton. Excellent appearance, level by the neck. This was, as expected, a gorgeous and approachable wine. At first it appeared closed and blank, but after half an hour it had a sound sensual nose, and became rich and intense. It's all there, and it is graceful and exciting. This is one of those rare `feet off the ground' wines, with unbelievable presence. When people talk about great claret, this is what they are talking about.

3000 2000 1500 1000 500 500 96p 32 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 100p 34 1995 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 3000 2000 1000 100p 33 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 The 1945 vintage produced some of the most memorable Bordeaux. The climate conditions were among the last century's best. The 1945 vintage also commands some of the top prices at auctions, as high as 4,800 for Pétrus. Most of the first growths sell at around 2,000 per bottle. Even smaller châteaux such as La Tour Haut-Brion, L'Église Clinet and Cantenac-Brown go easily for 300 to 500 . This legendary Haut-Brion is a truly classic Bordeaux that epitomises complexity. Excellent-looking bottle. Decanted for one and a half hours. Superbly integrated aromas of sweet black fruits, roasted herbs, tobacco, chocolate and walnuts make it memorable. Its lively, firm texture keeps it fresh to drink. Full-bodied with enormous concentration, masses of fruit perfectly balanced. Tannins are fully integrated and softened. A remarkable taste experience from start to the solid, smooth finish. This wine has about all one can ask for from a wine this age. This legendary, world's first `garage' wine has existed under the Le Pin name since 1967 when the property owner Madame Laubie had rented her one hectare vineyard to a grower who named it Le Pin à Lalande. The name derives from the pine tree located next to the winemaking facilities. After 55 years of ownership by the Laubie family and the death of Madame Laubie, the estate was acquired by the Belgic wine merchant family ­ Thienpont. It was this vintage 1982 that made Le Pin one of the most sought after wines in the world. The small property is located on the edge of the Pomerol plateau. The soil is mainly gravel and clay lying on the iron-rich base. The blend is made mostly from Merlot (92%) and the rest are Cabernet Franc with very moderate yields on 30 hectolitre per hectare. A wonderful Le Pin! Dark red colour up until the tight rim, no fading. A meaty and fruity complex nose with hints of black fruits and roasted coffee beans. A giant body, rich and smoothly tannic mouthfeel. The pure concentrated fruit starts to show complexity. An incredible finish, this is still on the upswing. Improves over the several hours it is in the glass. Best Le Pin ever!! 2000 1000 500 98p ~ 192 ~ 35 1996 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010

3000 1000 500 2000 99p 36 1999 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 1000 500 300 100 98p 98p 37 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 Very good appearance. Decanted for one hour. Healthy, youthful and bright colour. Very classic on the nose with spicy Cabernet notes, cedar wood, chocolate and delicious truffle. The 1959 Lafite is more open, intense and complex than the 1961, which also looks older and has more tannin. Elegant, but ripe fruit, acidity and structure. Well balanced. A surprisingly fat and big wine for Lafite, while very elegant. Long, sweet and intense finish with some soft tannin left. An outstanding wine. Since 1959 Lafite did not make wine of this level until 1982. 1982 was a very important vintage for Bordeaux. It started an era with increasingly well-made wines and increasingly high prices. It was a very large vintage as very little crop reduction was used. However, the grapes managed to ripen due to perfect conditions during the harvest. A vintage full of successes. But few wines have been as loved as the Château Pichon Lalande. This was drinking well earlier than most other top wines from the Médoc. However, it has kept its form, giving us wine lovers decades of joy. We have had the pleasure of drinking this soft and lovely wine on several occasions but none more memorable than at a lunch at Restaurant Taillevent in honour of May-Elaine Lencquesaing's 80th birthday. Bottle in A1 condition. Level by the neck. Decanted for two hours. Very deep colour and with only a hint of amber on the rim. Very open on the nose with loads of spice and tobacco, overripe blackcurrant and blueberry fruit. Very promising nose. On the palate this wine has a beautiful balance and solid structure. Very ripe and not too tannic. More muscular and fleshy than Pichon normally is, although very seductive with soft tannin and concentrated, sweet fruit. Terrific length and purity, this truly is a classic. More challenging and harmonious a wine than Pichon-Baron for sure. Drinking surprisingly nicely now, but needs time. Perhaps the best Pichon-Lalande ever made. 2500 1000 500 99p 39 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 The outside of the bottle was slightly damaged, no capsule and only remnants of the label left. Otherwise it had a healthy looking colour and the level was top-shoulder. Decanted for two hours. Deep dark colour. Open, ripe and spicy on the nose. This wine is even now a real blockbuster with well-expressed fruit and a marvellous purity throughout. Warm, seductive wine without being overly powerful. Very well structured tannin. Certain earthiness on the finish. An absolute tour de force. ~ 193 ~ F i n e To p 5 0 500 38 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010

4000 2000 1000 500 500 100 93p 1999 2002 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 1000 42 1999 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 98p 40 The beginning of the year looked challenging as severe frosts, as cold as -25 C, destroyed over one tenth of the vines. Early summer was cool and humid, but a warm and sunny July advanced the ripening. Later in autumn the weather remained sunny and warm, producing a 6827 kg/ha crop of very concentrated grapes. The 1985 Clos du Mesnil is one of this single vineyard Blanc de Blancs' greatest vintages. Krug only made 1,240 cases of this complex champagne of great depth. Decanted 15 minutes. A mature, lavish vintage that makes for a rich, almost fat champagne that is packed with honey aromas and pronounced vanilla, pineapple and creamy flavours. Astonishing combination of lightness and intensity. Firm on the palate yet stylish, with plenty of walnut, apple and toast character. It has a refined, silky-smooth structure, broad mousse and a lasting acidity. A sumptuous texture and long, creamy finish complete the package. Wonderful now. 500 100 98p 43 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 4500 This remarkable vintage ideally ripened the exceptional blend for Cheval Blanc. The blend had 60% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, 1 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec. This blend produced a wine of intensive cherry red colour and an extremely elegant and charming complex nose of chocolate, mocha, ripe blackcurrants and hints of butterscotch. The medium-bodied palate is very delicate and classy but concentrated. Chewy wine with vivid acidity and minerality, intense fruitiness supported by firm and ripe tannins. Roasted coffee and chocolate flavours are dominating in a long finish. The immense concentration and the harmonious balance guarantee long ageing potential for this lovely wine. 2000 1000 500 100p 41 1996 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 200 The harvest of 1921 took 39 days to pick and was the last vintage that the Yquem owner Comte de Lur-Saluces sold in cask. Decanted for 45 minutes, it retained its best characteristics for 3 hours after opening. Bottle outwardly in good condition. Château bottling with top-shoulder level. Very dark, deep golden colour, although not as dark as the estate bottlings of the same vintage we had tasted earlier. Fresh, vivid, honeyed nose with hints of crème brûlée and coffee. A magnificent combination of mystery and style. A delicious wine with all the components in place. Ideal combination of acidity and sweetness. Very creamy, tight and multi-layered wine, but at the same time wonderfully light and lively ­ a fantastic yet rare combination. Clean, soft and unbelievably long aftertaste. Yquem at its best and most genuine. 100 93p 44 1998 2002 2005 2007 2008 2010 Moderately intense developing brick-red colour. Rich and robust nose attracts with plenty of nuances. Developing farmyard aromas with a nice mixture of primary and secondary aromas of blackcurrants, black olives, cedar, teak, pencil shavings and hints of capsicum. Medium-bodied mouthfeel expresses vivid acidity with a mineral twist, firmly marked tannins and ripe moderately intense fruitiness with dark fruit flavours. Charming finish with great balance. The wine has many years to evolve and is just turning into its second life. ~ 194 ~

8000 4000 2000 92p 1000 5000 750 3000 500 1000 48 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 99p 1000 45 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 98p 49 1993 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 500 500 96 p 46 2001 2004 2005 2006 2008 2010 Decanted one and half hours before dinner. Full, complex, open nose with bright, herby fruit and some animal character. Dense and peppery on the palate. This is full bodied, herbal and complex, with spice and leather notes. Well balanced with firm tannins and a good, spicy, complex ending. This is drinking quite well now, but obviously has some years to go. Mouth-watering. 1961 was an exceptionally great Bordeaux vintage in all of its wine regions. Low yields due to frost and coulure were followed by perfect conditions up until the harvest. One of the all-time bests. The 1961 Latour-à-Pomerol is extremely rare and extremely good. When tasting any wines from Bordeaux of this tremendously hot vintage, it is common to pick up high levels of volatile aromas. Skilful producers managed to avoid the excess amount of volatility with extra care. One of these was Château Latour-à-Pomerol. This wine needs an hour or so of decanting and grows in the glass all the time. The wine shows a tawny red, bright and moderately intense colour. The nose is surprisingly youthful and delicate for the vintage with complexity deriving from ripe blackcurrant aromas and tobacco. There is a hint of volatility enhancing the complexity of the wine. Moderately high acidity together with firm tannins and ripe dark fruit forms a great mouthfeel and balance, which is well supported by an integrated high level of alcohol. The length of the wine is remarkable. A touch of sweetness caused by the high level of alcohol at the very end intrigues you to go for another sip. 3000 6000 1500 3000 500 1000 47 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2010 100p Disclaimer: The information presented here has been gathered with care from sources deemed reliable and has been carefully transcribed, but no liability is assumed for any errors. ~ 195 ~ 50 1998 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2010 F i n e To p 5 0

~ 196 ~

FINE Wine Auctions 1­6 /2010 FINEST WINES reviews the fine wine market for the first half of 2010. The Ashes Text: Stuart George The green shoots that began to sprout in the global economy late in 2009 started to blossom and bear fruit in the first half of 2010. On an annualised basis, the US economy posted growth of 5.7 per cent for the last quarter of 2009. Goldman Sachs's net earnings for the first quarter of 2010 were US$3.46 billion, up from US$1.8 billion for the first three months of 2009. BP's first quarter profits rose to £3.6 billion, more than double those of a year earlier ­ though these have been severely dented by recent events in the Gulf of Mexico. General Motors reported its first quarterly profit since 2007. In the UK, the New Year began with the country emerging from the steepest recession and harshest winter for many years. The economy continued to brighten, though, and Britain's gross domestic product was found to have grown by 1.1 per cent in the second quarter of this year ­ twice as much as expected. The collective wealth of the 1000 multimillionaires in the 2010 Sunday Times Rich List published in April was £335.5 billion, up £77.27 billion on 2009. This was a 29.9 per cent increase, easily the biggest annual rise in the 22 years of the Rich List, and good news for fine wine auctioneers, as was an article in the South China Morning Post on 24 June. It reported that Hong Kong, now the world's most dynamic fine wine market, saw the largest increase in millionaires in the world in 2009, up 104.4 per cent from 2008, when there was a 61 per cent drop. The net worth of Asian millionaires surpassed that of European ones for the first time last year, at US$9.7 trillion compared to US$9.5 trillion. ~ 197 ~ F i n e Au c t i o n s 1 ­ 6 Rising from

FINEst Wines Auctions 1­6 Enter Sandman The London-based fine wine exchange Liv-ex reported that turnover in January, which is usually a quiet month for the wine trade, was up 60 per cent year on year, though January 2009 was arguably the lowest point of the global recession, when the fine wine market was as jammed as a Toyota accelerator. The Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine Index, which represents the monthly price movement of 100 of the most sought-after fine wines, rose by 2.7 per cent, the largest monthly increase in almost a year, meaning it was only 8 per cent below its June 2008 high. At 3.3 per cent, the greater rise of the Liv-ex Claret Chip, which is based solely on the Médoc First Growths, suggested that Château Lafite was outperforming the market. Lafite lots flew through auction rooms during the first six months of the year like the sandstorm that swept through Beijing in late March. The 1982, which is the lodestar of the fine wine market, has reached the equivalent of nearly $53 000 / 41 750. It has rebounded from a low of $18 000 / 14 180 in March 2009, when the global economy was as cracked as the Liberty Bell, and more than doubled in price in one year. It made US$40 000 / 31 500 at Spectrum's June auction, and was sold to a Chinese bidder. It still looks set to break $60 000 this year. Latour 2005 made $8250 / 6500, up more than 50 per cent from its Spring Auction price. Mouton also saw some healthy price gains, particularly the 1990, though this Mouton vintage has a modest reputation. There was some interest in Californian wines from Hong Kong bidders, especially for Opus One and Screaming Eagle. A room bidder in Hong Kong bought 20 three-bottle lots of Screaming Eagle 2007 for a total of $73 250 / 57 700. He also successfully bid $120 000 / 94 100 for a dozen-bottle wooden case of RomanéeConti 1978. With buyer's premium added, it totalled $143 400 / 113 000. If that sounds expensive, consider that a London merchant currently lists this wine at £11 765 / $18 150 / 14 300 plus VAT per bottle, equivalent to £165 887 / $257 900 / 203 140 per dozen. Auctions can represent good value, even at this exalted level. The highest bid from California was $35 000 / 27 600 for two six-bottle OWC of Pétrus 2005. A US bidder also bought a 15-litre Nebuchadnezzar of Château d'Yquem 2005 for $12 000 / 9450 hammer price, one of only 120 made in Yquem's first-ever bottling in this format. Reassuringly expensive Burgundy prices this year have perhaps said even more than Lafite about where the fine wine market is and where it might be going. A full case of Romanée-Conti 1971 made a record $102 500 / 80 750 at Spectrum's April auction; a case of 1978 sold for $120 000 / 94 500 at the June auction. Such prices have not been seen since previous highs in mid-2008. The Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine Index rose 3 per cent in February, making it almost 6 per cent up since the start of 2010, with a year on year increase of 19.5 per cent. The Claret Chip rose by 3.6 per cent, making February 2010 the eleventh straight month of increases for these indices and giving total returns since March 2009 of 20.9 per cent for the Liv-ex 100 and 25.4 per cent for the Claret Chip. Overall Liv-Ex Exchange turnover in the first three months of 2010 was up 73 per cent on the same period last year and 39 per cent higher than in the last quarter of 2009. The Claret Chip achieved a 14 per cent rise over the quarter, which pushed it above the ~ 198 ~

FINEst Wines Auctions 1­6 not claim that a drought caused the more than 200 per cent rise for some 2009 wines vis-à-vis 2008. Even the oracular cephalopod Paul the octopus could not have predicted such vaunted prices. As usual, the newly released wines had an effect on the prices of older vintages, which all went up in the slipstream of 2009. Almost all vintages of the First Growths have now broken through the £2000 / 2450 / $3100 a case level. Many people complain that fine wines, like property, are overvalued. The property market, however, has to anticipate diminishing demand. It is geared up for higher production but long lead-times mean that many properties will have to be sold during tougher times. Fine wine is the opposite of this: demand is increasing, with supply decreasing. If you are fortunate enough to own several hectares of choice vineyards in Bordeaux, then there is no reason at all to lower release prices. Proprietors of the top Bordeaux estates are like a gambler sat before a roulette wheel set to pay up permanently. It seems more likely that the Loch Ness monster will be caught than the market will "correct" itself, with new wines costing less than older ones. Prices of mature examples of the most revered wines can only go one way ­ which happens to be in the same direction as a Space Shuttle. "All art is quite useless" The art market in the first half of the twentieth century belonged to the Americans, who poured into London and Paris after 1900 and paid high prices. In the 1980s, American and Japanese buyers lifted the prices of Impressionist artists to record levels. In the post-war period, auction houses in London and New York came to dominate the art market. Where the art market has led, the fine wine market has followed. Until the 1980s, only wealthy UK and European aristocrats had the interest and money to buy old wines at auctions. Then the Americans 300-point barrier for the first time. The least expensive ­ one hesitates to say cheapest ­ vintage of Lafite (1991) now traded at close to £5000 / US$7770 / 6120 on Liv-ex. 2010: A Bordeaux Odyssey Because of a severe drought and crop failure in Russia, European wheat prices jumped 8 per cent on August 2 to 211 a tonne, the highest in two years and a 50 per cent increase since June. Bread producers could justifiably raise their prices but the Bordelais could ~ 199 ~ F i n e Au c t i o n s 1 ­ 6

More and more money is available for the supply of a commodity that ­ even on the light-industrial scale of production of some contemporary artists and Bordeaux châteaux ­ is limited. The long term fundamentals of what Bernard Arnault, owner of Cheval Blanc, calls an "agreeable problem", remain: there is an increasing number of very wealthy people with an appetite for fine wine, which by its very nature will always be made in relatively small quantities. In Bordeaux, if not in Champagne, supply is fixed. That doesn't mean that high art and wine prices are an offence to morality. The value of anything is simply a measure of how much people want it, and how much there is. But it does mean that the value of things goes up and down. Hughes noted that Beckford's Claudes were auctioned for £5300 in 1947 ­ a depreciation of 95 per cent. Now they have probably regained all that, and more. Oil's not well arrived and, as they had with art, changed the dynamics of the marketplace. In the 1990s, the Japanese bought wine with insouciance. Now Russians and Chinese are pursuing works of art voraciously and are starting to buy wine, too. Recent economic woes have had an effect on the art market. Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons are apparently working with fewer assistants and producing less work (which is not necessarily a bad thing). But according to the art critic Godfrey Barker, contemporary art doubled in price in the 1930s after the 1929 Wall Street Crash. In 1984, the art critic Robert Hughes published an essay on art values that considered the historical oscillations in the value of paintings and sculpture. He noted that, since the 18th century, certain works had been bought for sums that struck people at the time as sensational. William Beckford splashed out £6825 on two Claudes in 1799, for example, which subsequently changed hands for £12 600 the pair; nearly $2 million in mid-1980s money or $4.5 million today. The Claudes cost quite a lot, but nothing compared with the $106 482 500 (included buyer's premium) paid for Picasso's 1932 painting Nude, Green Leaves and Bust in New York in May 2010. A very rough calculation suggests that the very top of the art market is now in real terms about 30 times higher than it was around 1800. Is that so high that there must be an art crash to follow the market one? There are now a lot more rich people than there were in 1800, and quite a few of them are interested in collecting art ­ and wine, for that matter. The sort of person who can afford to hang a Picasso above the fireplace is quite likely to enjoy drinking First Growth claret. Early May saw oil prices reach a 19-month high. There were apocryphal stories of oil-laden tankers bobbing about the Gulf, parked in front of a refinery. Like a wine merchant waiting for the the Bordeaux 2009s to be released, the owner watches the market: if he loses his nerve, he can quickly dock the ship and sell its cargo. But a $1 per barrel rise on a tanker holding two million barrels means a profit of $2 million. Seven years ago, in mid-2003, oil fetched $30 / £19 / 24 a barrel. Oil prices hit record highs above $147 a barrel in July 2008, when Lafite 1982 reached £16 000 / $24 870 / 19 600 and then headed inexorably to £20 000 before the October crash. This is not to suggest that only the slick operators at BP and ExxonMobil drink Lafite 1982, even if fine wine and oil prices seemed closely aligned for a period. With the benefit of hindsight, elevated oil prices suggested a frothy world economy. They have since calmed down, with BP's plummeting share price dragging down the rest of the energy sector, but fine wine prices have carried on regardless. So much for the correlation of wine and oil. Unbelievably, oil remains relatively cheap compared to other commodities. At the beginning of August a barrel's worth (42 US gallons, or 159 litres) of Brent Crude was trading at about $80 / £51 / 63. The equivalent amount of Coca Cola would cost over $158 / £101 / 124, and one of (not very good) beer about $578 / £372 / 455. A barrel of Pétrus 2009 would be worth (according to en primeur offers at London wine merchants in August 2010) $824 922 / £530 530 / 649 900. > ~ 200 ~

~ 201 ~ F i n e Au c t i o n s 1 ­ 6

Index: 1000 Finest Wines Ever MadeTo Drink Today Aalto Bodegas Aalto 1999 (Ribera del Duero) ..................................................... 168 Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch 1997 (Napa Valley) ........................ 104 Acininobili Fausto Maculan 1998 (Veneto) ........................................................... 168 Ai-Daniel Tokay Massandra Collection 1938 (Crimea) ........................................ 108 Alfred Gratien Champagne Brut 1983 (Champagne) .......................................... 174 Almaviva 1996 (Maipo - Chile) .............................................................................. 154 Amarone della Valpolicella Bertani 1959 (Veneto) ............................................. 139 Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard 1999 ................................... 168 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1937 (Germany) ......................... 156 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1947 (Germany) ......................... 142 Astralis Clarendon Hills 1994 (South Australia).................................................. 154 Astralis Clarendon Hills 1996 (South Australia)..................................................... 90 Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot Beringer 1997 .................................... 173 Banyuls Grand Cru 1929 (Banyuls) ...................................................................... 101 Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1961 (Piedmont) .......................................................... 104 Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1974 (Piedmont) ........................................................... 133 Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 1978 (Piedmont) ...................................... 161 Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1967 (Piedmont)................................. 78 Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1985 (Piedmont)................................. 96 Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1989 (Piedmont).............................. 127 Barbaresco Sorí Tildin Angelo Gaja 1990 (Piedmont) ......................................... 125 Barbera d'Asti Quarum 1998 (Piedmont)............................................................. 143 Barca Velha Ferreira 1957 (Portugal) .................................................................. 149 Barca Velha Ferreira 1983 (Portugal) .................................................................. 146 Barolo Bricco Rocche Ceretto 1996 (Piedmont) .................................................. 103 Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1985 (Piedmont) ............................................................ 168 Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1990 (Piedmont) ............................ 118 Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1997 (Piedmont) ............................ 150 Barolo Giuseppe Mascarello 1968(Piedmont) ..................................................... 157 Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1974 (Piedmont) .............................. 105 Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1979 (Piedmont) .............................. 146 Barolo La Serra Roberto Voerzio 2000 (Piedmont) ............................................. 168 Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 1996 (Piedmont).......................................... 146 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1943 (Piedmont) ....................... 143 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1945 (Piedmont) .......................... 91 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1952 (Piedmont) .......................... 74 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1964 (Piedmont) .......................... 90 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1994 (Piedmont) ....................... 147 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1995 (Piedmont) ....................... 127 Barolo Pio Cesare 1958 (Piedmont) ..................................................................... 146 Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1947 (Piedmont) ......................................................... 127 Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1952 (Piedmont) ......................................................... 140 Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1974 (Piedmont) ......................................................... 127 Barolo Sarmassa Roberto Voerzio 2000 (Piedmont) .......................................... 127 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1998 (Côte de Beaune) 103 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2002 (Côte de Beaune)......................... 124 Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot 1986 (Côte de Beaune) .................................... 101 Bâtard-Montrachet Marcilly 1937 (Côte de Beaune)........................................... 179 Beerenauslese Robert Weil 1934 (Rheingau) ..................................................... 120 Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1969 (Champagne) ................................................. 107 Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1990 (Champagne) ................................................. 166 Belle Epoque Rosé Perrier-Jouët 1996 (Champagne)........................................ 135 Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel Turley 1998 ....................................................... 152 Black Sock Magpie Estate 1998 (Barossa Valley) ................................................ 150 Blanc de Blancs Pol Roger 1959 (Champagne) ..................................................... 83 Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Alta Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard 1999 ...... 175 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 1997 ............................................................................. 168 Bond St Eden 2001................................................................................................ 114 Bonnes-Mares Domaine Dujac 1969 (Côte de Nuits) ......................................... 156 Bonnezeaux Cuvée Zenith René Renou 1997 ...................................................... 139 Bourgogne Blanc Comte Georges de Vogüé 2000............................................... 174 Brokenwood Shiraz Graveyard Vineyard 1996 ..................................................... 152 Brunello di Montalcino Biondi-Santi 1966 (Tuscany) .......................................... 170 Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali 1997 (Tuscany) ............................................... 152 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1945 (Tuscany) ............................. 154 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1955 (Tuscany) ............................. 113 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1964 (Tuscany) ............................. 136 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1998 (Tuscany) ............................. 168 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Poggione 1967 (Tuscany) .............................. 147 Brut Impérial Moët & Chandon 1884 (Champagne)............................................ 142 Brut Imperial Moét&Chandon 1928(Champagne) .............................................. 180 Brut Impérial Moët & Chandon 1947 (Champagne)............................................... 95 Brut Impérial Moët & Chandon 1952 (Champagne)............................................ 103 Brut Vintage Chartogne-Taillet 1996 (Champagne) ............................................ 173 Burge Family Shiraz Draycott Reserve 1998 ....................................................... 135 Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1995 (Napa Valley) ....................... 111 Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1997 (Napa Valley) .......................... 87 Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra John Riddoch Limited Release Wynns Coonawarra Estate 1990 ....................... 166 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1992 (Napa Valley) ............... 133 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1995 (Napa Valley) ............... 100 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1997 (Napa Valley) ............... 152 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1994 (Napa Valley) .......... 87 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1997 (Napa Valley) ........ 166 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards 1997 (Napa Valley) 156 Cabernet Sauvignon Inglenook 1946 (Napa Valley)................................................ 75 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot C-91 Heitz 1969 (Napa Valley) .................................... 175 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Robert Mondavi 1968 (Napa Valley)........ 152 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Robert Mondavi 1995 (Napa Valley) .................... 163 Cabernet Sauvignon Ridge Vineyards 1968 ......................................................... 170 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1994 (Napa Valley) .................................... 81 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1997 (Napa Valley) .................................... 93 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1976 (Napa Valley) ..................... 78 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1985 (Napa Valley) ..................... 87 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1990 (Napa Valley) .................. 112 Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek 1978 (Napa Valley) .............. 125 Carte d´Or Brut Champagne Drappier 1959 (Champagne) ............................... 104 Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 1997 .......................................... 166 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Marqués de Murrieta 1959 (Rioja) ......................... 156 Castillo Ygay Marqués de Murrieta 1917 (Rioja) .................................................. 120 Celebris Gosset 1998 (Champagne)..................................................................... 158 Celebris Rosé Gosset 1996 (Champagne) ........................................................... 118 Cepparello Isole e Olena 2000 (Tuscany) ............................................................. 168 Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre Raveneau 2001 (Chablis)................. 150 Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Camille Giroud 1979 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 140 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1958 (Côte de Nuits) ......................................... 136 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1966 (Côte de Nuits) ......................................... 136 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1978 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................ 74 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1990 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................ 66 Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils 1875 (Côte de Nuits) .................................... 163 Chambertin Camille Giroud 1971 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................... 141 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Jules Belin 1955 (Côte de Nuits) ............................. 161 Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1959 (Côte de Nuits)............................................... 102 Chambertin Domaine Ponsot 1985 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................ 120 Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1926 (Côte de Nuits).............................................. 150 Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1929 (Côte de Nuits)................................................. 81 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes Leroy 1996 (Côte de Nuits) ........... 128 Champagne Goût Amricain Heidsieck & Monopole 1907 (Champagne) ............. 52 Chapelle-Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1937 (Côte de Nuits) .............................. 163 Chardonnay Alexander Mountain Estate Marcassin 1992 (Sonoma).................. 100 Chardonnay Giaconda 1991 (Victoria) .................................................................. 151 Chardonnay Giaconda 1999 (Victoria) .................................................................. 177 Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard Marcassin 1993 (Sonoma) ..................................... 97 Chardonnay Stony Hill Vineyard 1962 (Napa Valley)............................................ 158 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin 1999 (Sonoma) ......................... 166 Charles Heidsieck Rosé 1979 (Champagne) ....................................................... 163 ~ 202 ~

Château Ausone 1900 (St.Emilion)....................................................................... 105 Château Ausone 1921 (St.Emilion) ...................................................................... 173 Château Ausone 1947 (St.Emilion).......................................................................... 73 Château Belair 1947 (St.Emilion) ......................................................................... 176 Château Beychevelle 1945 (Saint-Julien) ............................................................ 131 Château Brane-Cantenac 1962 (Margaux) ......................................................... 170 Château Brane-Mouton 1784 .................................................................................. 70 Château Calon-Ségur 1928 (Saint-Estèphe) ...................................................... 128 Château Calon-Ségur 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) ...................................................... 100 Château Calon-Ségur 1947 (Saint-Estèphe) .......................................................... 81 Château Calon-Ségur 1953 (Saint-Estèphe) ....................................................... 151 Château Calon-Ségur 1982 (Saint-Estèphe) ....................................................... 139 Château Calon-Ségur 1989 (Saint-Estèphe) ....................................................... 154 Château Calon-Ségur 1990 (Saint-Estèphe) ....................................................... 169 Château Calon-Segur 1995 (Saint-Estèphe) ....................................................... 147 Château Carbonnieux Blanc 1953 (Graves) ......................................................... 168 Château Cheval Blanc 1920 (St.Emilion) ............................................................. 176 Château Cheval Blanc 1921 (St.Emilion) ............................................................... 52 Château Cheval Blanc 1929 (St.Emilion) ................................................................ 71 Château Cheval Blanc 1947 (St.Emilion) ................................................................ 46 Château Cheval Blanc 1949 (St.Emilion) ............................................................. 118 Château Cheval Blanc 1950 (St.Emilion) ............................................................... 74 Château Cheval Blanc 1952 (St.Emilion) ............................................................... 86 Château Cheval Blanc 1953 (St.Emilion) ............................................................. 118 Château Cheval Blanc 1955 (St.Emilion) ............................................................. 140 Château Cheval Blanc 1959 (St.Emilion) ............................................................ 111 Château Cheval Blanc 1961 (St.Emilion) ............................................................ 136 Château Cheval Blanc 1964 (St.Emilion) ............................................................ 106 Château Cheval Blanc 1970 (St.Emilion) ............................................................. 151 Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (St.Emilion) ................................................................ 63 Château Cheval Blanc 1990 (St.Emilion) ............................................................... 66 Château Cheval Blanc 1966 (St.Emilion) ............................................................. 174 Château Cos d'Estournel 1880 (Saint-Estèphe) .................................................. 173 Château Cos d'Estournel 1899 (Saint-Estèphe) .................................................. 148 Château Cos d'Estournel 1929 (Saint-Estèphe) .................................................. 104 Château Cos d'Estournel 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) .................................................. 149 Château Cos d'Estournel 1953 (Saint-Estèphe) ................................................. 118 Château Cos d'Estournel 1986 (Saint-Estèphe) ................................................. 132 Château Coutet 1906 (Barsac) ............................................................................. 139 Château Coutet 1934 (Barsac) ............................................................................. 104 Château de Rayne-Vigneau Crème de Tête 1945 (Sauternes) ........................... 149 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1961 (Saint-Julien) ............................................... 112 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1970 (Saint-Julien) ............................................... 156 Château d'Yquem 1811 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 48 Château d'Yquem 1819 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 49 Château d'Yquem 1847 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 66 Château d'Yquem 1861 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 95 Château d'Yquem 1882 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 69 Château d'Yquem 1896 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 93 Château d'Yquem 1900 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 75 Château d'Yquem 1921 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 48 Château d'Yquem 1928 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 82 Château d'Yquem 1929 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 91 Château d'Yquem 1934 (Sauternes) ..................................................................... 154 Château d'Yquem 1937 (Sauternes) ..................................................................... 103 Château d'Yquem 1945 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 49 Château d'Yquem 1947 (Sauternes) .................................................................... 125 Château d'Yquem 1949 (Sauternes) ..................................................................... 106 Château d'Yquem 1955 (Sauternes) .................................................................... 141 Château d'Yquem 1959 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 66 Château d'Yquem 1967 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 81 Château d'Yquem 1975 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 73 Château d'Yquem 1990 (Sauternes) ........................................................................ 69 Château d'Yquem 2001 (Sauternes) ..................................................................... 105 Château Figeac 1947 (St.Emilion) ....................................................................... 163 Château Figeac 1949 (St.Emilion) ........................................................................... 91 Château Filhot 1935 (Sauternes) ......................................................................... 120 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1945 (Pauillac) ........................................................ 83 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1947 (Pauillac) ..................................................... 132 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1961 (Pauillac) ..................................................... 156 Château Gruaud-Larose 1871 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 128 Château Gruaud-Larose 1945 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 133 Château Gruaud-Larose 1950 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 166 Château Gruaud-Larose 1959 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 111 Château Gruaud-Larose 1961 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 107 Château Haut-Brion 1898 (Graves) ...................................................................... 140 Château Haut-Brion 1921 (Graves) ..................................................................... 149 Château Haut-Brion 1924 (Graves) ........................................................................ 95 Château Haut-Brion 1928 (Graves) ..................................................................... 128 Château Haut-Brion 1929 (Graves) ......................................................................... 58 Château Haut-Brion 1945 (Graves) ......................................................................... 46 Château Haut-Brion 1949 (Graves) ..................................................................... 105 Château Haut-Brion 1950 (Graves) ..................................................................... 143 Château Haut-Brion 1953 (Graves) ..................................................................... 115 Château Haut-Brion 1959 (Graves) ........................................................................ 94 Château Haut-Brion 1961 (Graves) ......................................................................... 60 Château Haut-Brion 1970 (Graves) ...................................................................... 169 Château Haut-Brion 1982 (Graves) ......................................................................... 96 Château Haut-Brion 1989 (Graves) ......................................................................... 67 Château Haut-Brion 1990 (Graves) ........................................................................ 92 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1929 (Graves) .............................................................. 73 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1962 (Graves) ........................................................... 136 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1985 (Graves) .............................................................. 81 Château La Conseillante 1947 (Pomerol) ............................................................... 87 Château La Conseillante 1989 (Pomerol) ............................................................ 103 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1945 (Sauternes) ..................................................... 97 Château Lafite 1812 (Pauillac) ................................................................................ 95 Château Lafite 1832 (Pauillac) ............................................................................. 177 Château Lafite 1858 (Pauillac) ............................................................................. 173 Château Lafite 1864 (Pauillac) ................................................................................ 93 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1924 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 164 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1870 (Pauillac) ............................................................. 46 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1874 (Pauillac) ............................................................ 97 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1892 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 149 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1899 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 148 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1900 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 141 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1945 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 161 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1947 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 125 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1949 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 118 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1953 (Pauillac) ............................................................. 57 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1959 (Pauillac) ............................................................. 69 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 (Pauillac) ............................................................. 66 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1986 (Pauillac) ............................................................. 91 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1989 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 151 Château Lafite-Rothschild 2000 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 147 Château Lafleur 1945 (Pomerol) ......................................................................... 100 Château Lafleur 1947 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 47 Château Lafleur 1950 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 58 Château Lafleur 1955 (Pomerol) ......................................................................... 143 Château Lafleur 1959 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 131 Château Lafleur 1966 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 104 Château Lafleur 1975 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 81 Château Lafleur 1982 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 73 Château La Gaffelière 1961 (St. Emilion) ............................................................ 111 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1900 (Graves) .................................................. 146 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1926 (Graves) ................................................. 149 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion1945 (Graves) ..................................................... 57 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1950 (Graves) .................................................... 97 ~ 203 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index

Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1952 (Graves) .................................................. 106 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1953 (Graves) ................................................. 158 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1955 (Graves) ................................................. 116 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1959 (Graves) ..................................................... 59 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1961 (Graves) .................................................... 60 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1975 (Graves) ..................................................... 61 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1978 (Graves) .................................................. 102 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1982 (Graves) .................................................... 60 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1989 (Graves) .................................................... 61 Château La Mondotte 1996 (Saint-Emilion) ........................................................ 120 Château L´Angelus 1947 (St.Emilion) ................................................................. 112 Château L´Angelus 1961 (St.Emilion) ................................................................. 106 Château Langoa-Barton 1899 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 180 Château Latour 1870 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 157 Château Latour 1897 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 121 Château Latour 1911 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 135 Château Latour 1921 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 96 Château Latour 1924 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 75 Château Latour 1926 (Pauillac) ........................................................................... 133 Château Latour 1928 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 58 Château Latour 1929 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 60 Château Latour 1934 (Pauillac) ........................................................................... 107 Château Latour 1945 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 74 Château Latour 1948 (Pauillac) ........................................................................... 131 Château Latour 1949 (Pauillac) .............................................................................. 81 Château Latour 1953 (Pauillac) ........................................................................... 148 Château Latour 1959 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 126 Château Latour 1961 (Pauillac) .............................................................................. 40 Château Latour 1962 (Pauillac) ........................................................................... 161 Château Latour 1964 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 104 Château Latour 1966 (Pauillac) ........................................................................... 136 Château Latour 1970 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 78 Château Latour 1982 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 57 Château Latour 1989 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 168 Château Latour 1990 (Pauillac)............................................................................... 89 Château Latour 1998 (Pauillac)............................................................................ 140 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1945 (Pomerol) ....................................................... 126 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1950 (Pomerol) .......................................................... 75 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1953 (Pomerol) ....................................................... 158 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1961 (Pomerol) .......................................................... 58 Château Laville Haut-Brion 1966 (Graves) .......................................................... 132 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1947 (Pomerol) .................................................................. 81 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1950 (Pomerol) .................................................................. 97 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1952 (Pomerol) ............................................................... 112 Château Léoville Barton 1948 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 131 Château Léoville Barton 1949 (Saint-Julien) ...................................................... 143 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1900 (Saint-Julien) ................................................ 124 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1926 (Saint-Julien) ................................................ 140 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1928 (Saint-Julien) ................................................... 73 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1945 (Saint-Julien) ................................................... 75 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1947 (Saint-Julien) ................................................ 151 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1961 (Saint-Julien) ................................................ 132 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1982 (Saint-Julien) ................................................ 112 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1986 (Saint-Julien) ................................................ 127 Château Léoville Poyferré 1900 (Saint-Julien) ....................................................... 96 Château Le Pin 1979 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 70 Château Le Pin 1982 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 48 Château Le Pin 1990 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 65 Château Le Pin 1998 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 87 Château Le Pin 2000 (Pomerol) ........................................................................... 128 Château L´Evangile 1928 (Pomerol) .................................................................... 152 Château L´Evangile 1945 (Pomerol) ................................................................... 131 Château L´Evangile 1947 (Pomerol) ....................................................................... 57 Château L´Evangile 1961 (Pomerol) ...................................................................... 91 Château L'Evangile 1975 (Pomerol) .................................................................... 139 Château Lynch-Bages 1961 (Pauillac) ................................................................. 158 Château Lynch-Bages 1989 (Pauillac) .................................................................... 87 Château Margaux 1884 (Margaux) ....................................................................... 149 Château Margaux 1893 (Margaux) .......................................................................... 63 Château Margaux 1900 (Margaux) .......................................................................... 42 Château Margaux 1928 (Margaux) .......................................................................... 83 Château Margaux 1945 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 163 Château Margaux 1947 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 143 Château Margaux 1949 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 143 Château Margaux 1953 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 116 Château Margaux 1959 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 111 Château Margaux 1961 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 124 Château Margaux 1982 (Margaux) .......................................................................... 81 Château Margaux 1983 (Margaux) ....................................................................... 104 Château Margaux 1990 (Margaux) .......................................................................... 90 Château Margaux 1995 (Margaux) ...................................................................... 124 Château Margaux 1996 (Margaux) .......................................................................... 90 Château Margaux 2000 (Margaux) ....................................................................... 132 Château Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 1991 ........................................ 173 Château Montrose 1929 (Saint-Estèphe) ............................................................. 106 Château Montrose 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) ............................................................. 132 Château Montrose 1990 (Saint-Estèphe) ............................................................. 139 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1875 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 58 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1924 (Pauillac) ....................................................... 108 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1926 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 147 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1929 (Pauillac) ....................................................... 147 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1945 (Pauillac) ......................................................... 41 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1947 (Pauillac) ......................................................... 87 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1950 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 149 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1953 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 100 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1955 (Pauillac) ......................................................... 94 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1959 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 49 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1961 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 69 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1962 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 150 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1966 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 157 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982 (Pauillac) .......................................................... 61 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1985 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 148 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1986 (Pauillac) ......................................................... 97 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1988 (Pauillac) ....................................................... 128 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1995 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 105 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1998 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 119 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1999 (Pauillac) ...................................................... 163 Château Mouton-Rothschild 2000 (Pauillac) ....................................................... 158 Château Musar 1960 (Lebanon) ........................................................................... 161 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1983 (Rhône) ........................... 132 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1986 (Rhône) ........................... 139 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1978 (Rhône) ......................................... 133 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1990 (Rhône) ............................................ 65 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Devigneau 1961 (Rhône) ................................................. 167 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1989 (Rhône) .................. 140 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1990 (Rhône) ..................... 66 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins Henri Bonneau 1978 (Rhône) 173 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins Henri Bonneau 1990 (Rhône) 154 Château Palmer 1959 (Margaux) ........................................................................ 100 Château Palmer 1961 (Margaux) ........................................................................... 56 Château Palmer 1962 (Margaux) ........................................................................ 118 Château Palmer 1966 (Margaux) ............................................................................ 66 Château Palmer 1983 (Margaux) ......................................................................... 142 Château Palmer 1990 (Margaux) ......................................................................... 152 Château Pape-Clément 1949 (Graves) ................................................................ 150 Château Pavie 1961 (St.Emilion) ......................................................................... 112 Château Pétrus 1921 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 60 Château Pétrus 1928 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 82 ~ 204 ~

Château Pétrus 1929 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 81 Château Pétrus 1934 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 124 Château Pétrus 1937 (Pomerol) ........................................................................... 142 Château Pétrus 1943 (Pomerol) ........................................................................... 163 Château Pétrus 1945 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 75 Château Pétrus 1947 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 46 Château Pétrus 1948 (Pomerol) ........................................................................... 149 Château Pétrus 1949 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 113 Château Pétrus 1950 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 83 Château Pétrus 1952 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 118 Château Pétrus 1953 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 168 Château Pétrus 1955 (Pomerol) ........................................................................... 107 Château Pétrus 1959 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 65 Château Pétrus 1961 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 46 Château Pétrus 1964 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 102 Château Pétrus 1966 (Pomerol) ........................................................................... 143 Château Pétrus 1970 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 69 Château Pétrus 1971 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 83 Château Pétrus 1975 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 97 Château Pétrus 1982 (Pomerol) ............................................................................. 58 Château Pétrus 1989 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 49 Château Pétrus 1990 (Pomerol) .............................................................................. 58 Château Pétrus 2000 (Pomerol) .......................................................................... 125 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 1989 (Pauillac)............................................... 93 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1953 (Pauillac) ..................... 92 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1959 (Pauillac) .................. 158 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1961 (Pauillac) ..................... 93 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1982 (Pauillac) ..................... 66 Château Pontet-Canet 1879 (Pauillac) ................................................................ 167 Château Rausan-Ségla 1918 (Margaux) ............................................................. 121 Château Rieussec 1937 (Sauternes) .................................................................... 131 Château Rieussec 1949 (Sauternes) .................................................................... 143 Château Rieussec 2001 (Sauternes) .................................................................... 174 Château Sigalas-Rabaud 1921 (Sauternes) ........................................................ 118 Château Smith-Haut Lafitte Blanc 2001 (Graves) ............................................... 174 Château Suduiraut 1828 (Sauternes)................................................................... 126 Château Suduiraut 1921 (Sauternes)...................................................................... 76 Château Suduiraut 1928 (Sauternes)...................................................................... 78 Château Talbot 1961 (Saint-Julien)...................................................................... 161 Château Trotanoy 1975 (Pomerol) ....................................................................... 142 Château Valandraud 1994 (St.Emilion) ................................................................ 131 Chevalier-Montrachet Leflaive 1985.................................................................... 116 Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot 1964 (Côte de Beaune) 83 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Brolio 1949 (Tuscany) ................................ 175 Cirsion Bodegas Roda 1999 (Rioja) ...................................................................... 174 Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Clarendon Vineyard 1994.......................... 150 Clos d'Ambonnay Champagne Krug 1995 (Champagne) .................................... 103 Clos-de-la-Roche Armand Rousseau 1934 (Côte de Nuits) .............................. 174 Clos-de-la-Roche Charles Vienot 1955 (Côte de Nuits) ..................................... 135 Clos de la Roche Joseph Drouhin 1995 (Côte de Nuits)...................................... 179 Clos de l'Obac Costers del Siurana 1995 (Priorat) .............................................. 127 Clos des Corton Faiveley 1990 (Côte de Beaune) ................................................... 95 Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 1999 (Champagne).......................... 133 Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 2000 (Champagne).......................... 173 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1951 (Champagne) ............................................. 136 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1952 (Champagne) ................................................ 74 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1964 (Champagne) ................................................ 86 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1966 (Champagne) ................................................ 96 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1975 (Champagne) ................................................ 87 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1979 (Champagne) ............................................. 102 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1986 (Champagne) ............................................. 107 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1989 (Champagne) ............................................. 128 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1990 (Champagne) ............................................. 111 Clos-des-Ursules Louis Jadot 1892 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................... 128 Clos-de-Tart Mommessin 1964 (Côte de Nuits) ................................................. 150 Clos-de-Vougeot Grivelet-Gusset 1919 (Côte de Nuits) ..................................... 120 Clos de Vougeot Leroy 1976 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................................... 96 Clos-de-Vougeot Louis Jadot 1888 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................ 147 Clos-de-Vougeot Regnier 1921 (Côte de Nuits) .................................................. 139 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) ........................................... 72 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1983 (Champagne) ........................................... 71 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1985 (Champagne) ........................................... 77 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1986 (Champagne) ........................................... 75 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1988 (Champagne) ........................................... 82 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1990 (Champagne) ........................................ 147 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1992 (Champagne) ........................................ 133 Clos Saint Hilaire Billecart-Salmon 1995 (Champagne)..................................... 154 Clos-St. Denis Domaine Dujac 1997 (Côte de Nuits) .......................................... 120 Colheita Niepoort 1900 (Portugal) .......................................................................... 90 Colheita Niepoort 1904 (Portugal) ....................................................................... 128 Colheita Niepoort 1912 (Portugal) ....................................................................... 107 Colheita Niepoort 1931 (Portugal) ....................................................................... 125 Colheita Niepoort 1934 (Portugal) ....................................................................... 127 Colheita Niepoort 1962 (Portugal) ....................................................................... 136 Colheita Quinta do Noval 1896 (Portugal)............................................................ 166 Colheita Quinta do Noval 1937 (Portugal)............................................................ 100 Colheita Reserve Krohn 1900 (Portugal) ............................................................. 102 Comte Audoin de Dampierre Réserve Familiale 1990 (Champagne) ................. 167 Comtes de Champagne Rosé Taittinger 1971 (Champagne) ................................. 78 Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1961 (Champagne) ...................................... 118 Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1988 (Champagne) ...................................... 158 Concha y Toro Don Melchor 1999 ......................................................................... 168 Cordon Rouge G.H. Mumm 1958 (Champagne) .................................................. 136 Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 1996 (Côte de Beaune) .................. 177 Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 2002 (Côte de Beaune) .................. 151 Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Louis Latour 1959 (Côte de Beaune) .................. 78 Corton-Charlemagne Faiveley 1918 (Côte de Beaune) ....................................... 160 Corton-Charlemagne Leroy 1985 (Côte de Beaune) ........................................... 105 Corullón Descendientes de Jose Palacios 2000 (Bierzo).................................... 173 Coteaux du Layon `Anthologie' Pierre Delesvaux 1997 ....................................... 136 Coteaux du Layon SGN Aprés Minuit Domaine de la Coeur d'Ardenay 1997 (Loire) ........................ 151 Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Rene Rostaing 1999 (Alsace) ....................................... 120 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1990 (Rhône) ....................................................... 82 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1999 (Rhône) .................................................... 146 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1969 (Rhône) .......................................................... 66 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1985 (Rhône) .......................................................... 97 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1988 (Rhône) .......................................................... 76 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1999 (Rhône) ....................................................... 126 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1976 (Rhône) .......................................................... 71 Côte Rotie La Turque Guigal 1985 (Rhône) ............................................................. 56 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1988 (Rhône) ............................................................ 78 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1996 (Rhône) ......................................................... 167 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1999 (Rhône) ......................................................... 166 Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places Domaine Clusel-Roch 1999 ............................. 135 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine d'Auveney Leroy 2002 (Côte de Nuits)................................ 173 Cristal Roederer 1953 (Champagne) ...................................................................... 83 Cristal Roederer 1955 (Champagne) ...................................................................... 91 Cristal Roederer 1961 (Champagne) ...................................................................... 52 Cristal Roederer 1969 (Champagne) ..................................................................... 91 Cristal Roederer 1971 (Champagne) ................................................................... 154 Cristal Roederer 1975 (Champagne) ................................................................... 108 Cristal Roederer 1979 (Champagne) ................................................................... 107 Cristal Roederer 1988 (Champagne) ...................................................................... 91 Cristal Roederer 1990 (Champagne) ................................................................... 103 Cristal Roederer 1996 (Champagne) ................................................................... 111 Cristal Roederer 1997 (Champagne) ................................................................... 101 Cristal Roederer 2002 (Champagne) ................................................................... 174 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1979 (Champagne) .......................................................... 157 ~ 205 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index

Cristal Rosé Roederer 1981 (Champagne) ......................................................... 101 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1982 (Champagne) .......................................................... 163 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1985 (Champagne) .......................................................... 140 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1988 (Champagne) .......................................................... 108 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1995 (Champagne) ............................................................. 90 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1996 (Champagne) .......................................................... 120 Cristal Rosé Roederer 2002 (Champagne) .......................................................... 179 CS Buena Vista Haraszthy Cellars 1959 (Napa Valley)........................................ 139 Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Billecart-Salmon 1996 (Champagne)................ 102 Cuvée Louise Pommery 1979 (Champagne) ....................................................... 148 Cuvée Louise Pommery 1990 (Champagne) ....................................................... 179 Cuvée Nicolas Rolin Louis Jadot 1900 (Côte de Beaune) .................................. 136 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Pol Roger 1996 (Champagne) ............................... 121 Dal Forno Romano Amarone 1997 ....................................................................... 125 Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon Angelo Gaja 2000 (Piedmont) ............................. 176 Da Silva's Quinta do Noval 1945 (Portugal).......................................................... 101 Descendant Torbreck 1998 (Barossa Valley) ....................................................... 170 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace 1978 ........................... 176 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1916 (Graves) ...................................................... 140 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1928 (Graves) ...................................................... 179 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1949 (Graves) ....................................................... 158 Domaine de la Granges des Peres Rouges 1999 (Languedoc-Roussillon)........ 170 Domaine de Trévallon 1990 (Rhône) .................................................................... 152 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1921 (Champagne) ............................................. 70 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1928 (Champagne) .......................................... 124 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1929 (Champagne) .......................................... 133 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1934 (Champagne) ............................................. 73 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1937 (Champagne) .......................................... 113 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1947 (Champagne) ............................................. 82 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1949 (Champagne) .......................................... 139 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1952 (Champagne) .......................................... 157 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1955 (Champagne) ......................................... 100 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1959 (Champagne) .......................................... 104 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1961 (Champagne) ............................................. 68 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1962 (Champagne) .......................................... 151 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1964 (Champagne) .......................................... 131 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1966 (Champagne) .......................................... 112 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1973 (Champagne) .......................................... 136 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1976 (Champagne) .......................................... 102 Dom pèrignon Moët & Chandon 1982 (Champagne) .......................................... 156 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1990 (Champagne) .......................................... 133 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1996 (Champagne) .......................................... 161 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1998 (Champagne) .......................................... 133 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1966 (Champagne) .................................... 97 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1996 (Champagne) ................................ 125 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1969 (Champagne) ...................................................... 69 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1979 (Champagne) ................................................... 133 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1988 (Champagne) ................................................... 104 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1990 (Champagne) ................................................... 126 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2001.................................... 177 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge Vineyard 2001 ........................... 175 Duck Muck Shiraz Wild Duck Creek 1997 (Heathcote) ....................................... 154 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1996 .............................................. 170 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 (Côte de Nuits)....................... 163 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Nuits)....................... 126 Echezeux Henri Jayer 1971 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................................... 95 Echezeux Henri Jayer 1978 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................................... 58 Egon Muller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule 2005 ....... 152 Eileen Hardy Shiraz Hardy´s 1991 ....................................................................... 175 Elderton Command Shiraz 1992 .......................................................................... 151 Elyse Winery Zinfandel Howell Mountain 2002 ................................................... 175 Ermitage le Pavillon Chapoutier 1991 (Rhône) ...................................................... 82 Ermitage L'Ermite Chapoutier 1998 (Rhône)....................................................... 127 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Château Montelena 1987 (Napa Valley) ................. 143 Estate Chardonnay Reserve Chalone 1981 (California) ...................................... 150 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 .......................................................................... 166 Familie Nigl Riesling Privat 2000 ......................................................................... 179 Femme de Champagne Duval-Leroy 1990 (Champagne) ................................... 170 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Reserve 1997 ................................. 176 Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve 1996 ........................................................................... 150 Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Hochrain 1986 .......................................... 170 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Money Road Ranch 2002 .................... 180 Garrafeira Niepoort 1931 (Portugal) .................................................................... 102 Geheimrat J. Weingut Wegeler 1983 ................................................................... 169 Geisenheimer Rothenberg Auslese Weingut Langwerth von Simmern 1876 164 Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1949 (Napa Valley) .................................. 151 Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1970 (Napa Valley) .................................. 166 Gewurtraminer Heimbourg Zind-Humbrecht 1999 (Alsace) ............................. 151 Gewurtraminer Sélection des Grains Nobles Rimelsberg Marc Tempé 1997 163 Gewurtraminer Zind-Humbrecht 1990 (Alsace) ................................................. 117 Gewürztraminer Lenz Moser 1960 ...................................................................... 158 Giaconda Chardonnay 2002 .................................................................................. 161 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 1997 (Veneto) ........................ 179 Gran Coronas Black Label Torres 1970 (Penedès) ............................................ 150 Grand-Chambertin Gresigny 1898 (Côte de Nuits) ................................................ 97 Grande Annee Bollinger 1985 (Champagne) ....................................................... 170 Grande Année Bollinger 1990 (Champagne) ....................................................... 173 Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1990 (Champagne) .......................................... 146 Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1996 (Champagne) .......................................... 125 Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) ......... 119 Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) ......... 102 Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Penfolds 1965 (Australia) ......................................... 157 Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1961 (South Australia) ............................................. 82 Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1976 (South Australia) ............................................. 84 Grange Penfolds 1955 (South Australia) ............................................................. 168 Grange Penfolds 1959 (South Australia) ............................................................. 151 Grange Penfolds 1962 (South Australia) ................................................................ 71 Grange Penfolds 1971 (South Australia) ................................................................ 91 Grange Penfolds 1981 (South Australia) ............................................................. 132 Grange Penfolds 1986 (South Australia) ............................................................. 141 Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta1890 (Rioja) ........................................................ 93 Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1958 (Rioja) .................................................... 140 Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1982 (Rioja) ..................................................... 131 Gran Reserva 904 La Rioja Alta 1968 (Rioja) ..................................................... 170 Griotte-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1996 (Côte de Nuits) ....................................... 67 Grown Estate Tokaji Essencia 1957 (Tokaj).......................................................... 139 Grüner Veltliner Schloss Gobelsburg1975 (Kamptal) ........................................ 161 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Loibenberg Emmerich Knoll 1997 (Wachau) 121 Grüner Veltliner Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1969 (Kamptal) ......................... 148 Guilherme Vintage Port 1820 (Portugal) ............................................................. 120 Hermannshof Auslese Franz Schmitt 1929 (Germany) ...................................... 163 Hermitage Chapoutier (Rhône)............................................................................... 179 Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin J.L. Chave 1990 (Rhône) ............................................. 91 Hermitage Delas Frères 1945 (Rhône) .................................................................. 92 Hermitage J.L. Chave 1970 (Rhône) ................................................................... 175 Hermitage J.L. Chave 1990 (Rhône) ....................................................................... 83 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1945 (Rhône) ..................................... 70 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1959 (Rhône) .................................. 168 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1961 (Rhône) ..................................... 58 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1964 (Rhône) ................................. 149 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1966 (Rhône) .................................. 132 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1970 (Rhône) .................................. 135 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1978 (Rhône) ..................................... 63 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1990 (Rhône) ..................................... 87 Hill of Grace Henschke 1962 (Eden Valley) ............................................................. 76 Hill of Grace Henschke 1989 (Eden Valley) .......................................................... 166 ~ 206 ~

Hill of Grace Henschke 1998 (Eden Valley) .......................................................... 124 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard 2001........ 175 Imperial Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1928 (Rioja) ....................................................... 149 Incognito Sine Qua Non 2000 (California) ............................................................ 131 Insignia Joseph Phelps 1974 (Napa Valley) ......................................................... 131 Insignia Joseph Phelps 1984 (Napa Valley) ......................................................... 167 Janus Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1994 (Ribera del Duero)......................... 105 Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Robert Weil 2001 (Rheingau) ............... 83 Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Eiswein Robert Weil 2001 (Rheingau) ............. 103 Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle 1999 ............................................................................. 173 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1928 (Champagne) .......................................... 48 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1953 (Champagne) ....................................... 113 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1966 (Champagne) .......................................... 83 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1973 (Champagne) .......................................... 82 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) ....................................... 112 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1985 (Champagne) .......................................... 89 La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot 1970 (Champagne).......................................... 174 Lapsus Abadia Retuerta 1997 (Sardon del Duero) .............................................. 150 La Romanée Louis Jadot 1898 (Côte de Nuits) ................................................... 148 La Romanée "Réserve du Paul Bouchard" Bouchard Père & Fils 1966 (Côte de Nuits) ......................................................... 105 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) ......................... 152 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1971 (Côte de Nuits).......................... 141 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits).......................... 108 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1942 (Côte de Nuits).......................... 154 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 (Côte de Nuits).......................... 164 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1949 (Côte de Nuits)............................. 71 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1950 (Côte de Nuits) ......................... 121 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1953 (Côte de Nuits).......................... 132 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits)............................. 58 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 (Côte de Nuits)............................. 48 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1969 (Côte de Nuits)............................. 78 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 (Côte de Nuits).......................... 124 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits)............................. 61 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) ............................ 52 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (Côte de Nuits)............................. 49 Le Chambertin Clos de Beze, Louis Jadot 1911 (Côte de Nuits) ....................... 120 Le Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot 1985 (Côte de Nuits) ................... 139 Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1896 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................... 125 Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1929 (Côte de Nuits) ............................................... 132 Le Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils 1921 (Côte de Beaune) ............................... 89 Le Montrachet Domaine Leroy 1969 (Côte de Beaune) ...................................... 108 Le Montrachet Van der Meulen 1947 (Côte de Beaune)......................................... 92 L'Érmita Palacios 1994 (Rioja).............................................................................. 133 Les Gaudiots de la Romanée-Conti 1926 (Côte de Nuits)................................... 113 Livadia White Muscat Massandra Collection 1928 (Crimea) .............................. 128 Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd Alzinger 1990 (Wachau)...................................... 180 Madeira Bual 1792 ................................................................................................... 93 Madeira Bual Barbeito 1848................................................................................. 168 Madeira Bual Malvasia 1834 ................................................................................ 176 Madeira Extra Réserve Solera `Napoléon Réserve' Blandy's 1792 ....................... 61 Madeira Terrantez 1795........................................................................................ 128 Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Abreu 1997 (Napa Valley) ........................ 135 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1968 (Napa Valley) ..................... 111 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1970 (Napa Valley) ..................... 140 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1974 (Napa Valley) ......................... 53 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1986 (Napa Valley) ...................... 143 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1996 (Napa Valley) ...................... 152 Mas La Plana Torres 1971 (Penedès) .................................................................. 126 Mas La Plana Torres 1982 (Penedès) .................................................................. 173 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1962 (Portugal) ..................................... 105 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1963 (Portugal) ........................................ 48 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1964 (Portugal) ........................................ 95 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1970 (Portugal) ........................................ 76 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1975 (Portugal) .................................... 118 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1994 (Portugal) ........................................ 90 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1997 (Portugal) ........................................ 88 Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon Proprietary Red Wine 1999 ..................................... 174 Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1921 (Germany) ............................................. 83 Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1929 (Germany) .......................................... 135 Noon Shiraz Reserve 1997 ................................................................................... 160 Nuits-St-Georges Henri Jayer 1966 (Côte de Nuits) .............................................. 93 Nuits-St-Georges `Les St. Georges' Henri Gouges 1949 .................................... 141 Old Vines Zinfandel Turley 1998 ........................................................................... 176 Opitz One Willi Opitz 2000 (Neusiedlersee) ......................................................... 134 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1979 (Napa Valley) ............................ 146 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1994 (Napa Valley) ............................ 179 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1998 (Napa Valley) ............................ 142 Orpale Millésime Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1996 (Champagne) .................... 158 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine 1994 ............................................................... 166 Paleo Le Macchiole 1998 (Tuscany) ..................................................................... 176 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2002 .............. 133 Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1995 (Ribera del Duero) ........................................... 101 Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1996 (Ribera del Duero) ........................................... 154 Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1999 (Ribera del Duero) ........................................... 105 Pinot Gris Reserve Hennij Preiss-Henny 1958 (Alsace)...................................... 101 Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles Josmeyer 1989 (Alsace) ........................ 133 Pinot Noir Inglenook 1897 (Napa Valley) ............................................................. 161 ~ 207 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1991 (Tuscany) ....................................................... 91 Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1995 (Tuscany) .................................................... 127 Maya Dalla Valle 1992 (Napa Valley) .................................................................... 102 Maya Dalla Valle 1996 (Napa Valley) ....................................................................... 97 Mazis-Chambertin Hospices de Beaume Leroy 1985 (Côte de Beaune) ........... 177 Merlot Pahlmeyer 1997 (Napa Valley).................................................................. 103 Merryvale Vineyards Chardonnay Silhouette 1993 .............................................. 174 Mersault Perrieres Coche-Dury 1990 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................... 69 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1994 (Côte de Beaune) ................ 157 Meursault ler Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989 (Côte de Beaune) ..................... 78 Miserere Costers del Siurana 1997 (Priorat)....................................................... 170 Monte Bello Ridge 1974 (Santa Cruz Mountains) ................................................ 108 Monte Bello Ridge 1996 (Santa Cruz Mountains) ................................................ 160 Monte Bello Ridge 1999 (Santa Cruz Mountains) ................................................ 142 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 1990 (Côte de Beaune) ............................................... 74 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 2000 (Côte de Beaune) ............................................ 127 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Beaune) .................... 57 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1986 (Côte de Beaune) .................... 71 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1987 (Côte de Beaune) ................. 127 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Beaune) ................. 117 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1997 (Côte de Beaune) ................. 146 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2000 (Côte de Beaune) ................. 151 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 (Côte de Beaune) ................. 141 Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 1997 (Côte de Beaune) ..................................... 142 Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2004 (Côte de Beaune) ..................................... 111 Mount Edelstone Henschke 1981 (Eden Valley) .................................................. 108 Muller-Catoir Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese 1992 149 Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1937 (Côte de Nuits) .................................... 106 Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1990 (Côte de Nuits) ....................................... 66 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1945 (Côte de Nuits) ....................................................... 92 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1964 (Côte de Nuits) .................................................... 106 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1996 (Côte de Nuits) .................................................... 142 Musigny Joseph Drouhin 1978 (Côte de Nuits) ...................................................... 73 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé 1983 (Côte de Nuits) .......... 143

Pinot Noir Vineyard Fromm Winery 1999 (New Zealand) ................................... 180 Pommard Les Epenots Louis Latour 1929 (Côte de Beaune)............................. 170 Pommard Premier Cru Camille Giroud 1964 (Côte de Beaune) ......................... 135 Prado Enea Bodegas Muga 1968 (Rioja).............................................................. 160 Prado Enea Bodegas Muga 1970 (Rioja).............................................................. 174 Private Cuvée Champagne Champagne Mercier 1926 (Champagne) ............... 173 Proprietary Red Wine Dominus 1987 (Napa Valley) ............................................ 112 Proprietary Red Wine Dominus 1989 (Napa Valley) ............................................ 142 Proprietary Red Wine Dominus 1994 (Napa Valley) ............................................ 125 Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1991 (Napa Valley) ....................................... 85 Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1994 (Napa Valley) .................................... 154 Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1997 (Napa Valley) .................................... 146 Pyrenees Shiraz Eagle Series Dalwhinnie 1998 (Victoria) .................................. 177 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 .......................................................... 161 Quintet Cabernet Blend Mount Mary 1994 .......................................................... 179 Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling Spätlese Georg Breuer 1990 (Rheingau) 157 Ravenswood Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard 1984 ................................................ 166 R.D. Bollinger 1970 (Champagne) ...................................................................... 149 R.D. Bollinger 1975 (Champagne) ......................................................................... 83 R.D. Bollinger 1976 (Champagne) ....................................................................... 135 R.D. Bollinger 1979 (Champagne) ....................................................................... 140 R.D. Bollinger 1996 (Champagne) ....................................................................... 146 Red Port Livadia Massandra Collection 1895 (Crimea) ......................................... 75 René Lalou G.H. Mumm 1979 (Champagne) ....................................................... 166 Reserva Marqués de Riscal 1922 (Rioja) ............................................................. 163 Reserva Marqués de Riscal 1958 (Rioja) ............................................................. 156 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) ........................ 69 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) ........................ 73 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 (Côte de Nuits) ........................ 89 Richebourg Domaine Leroy 1990 (Côte de Nuits) .................................................. 81 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1966 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................................ 76 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1978 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................................ 58 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1985 (Côte de Nuits) ........................................................ 64 Richebourg Louis Gros 1945 (Côte de Nuits)....................................................... 115 Ried Pfaffenberg Steiner Riesling Beerenauslese Emmerich Knoll 1995 (Wachau) ..................... 167 Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1949 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) ................ 167 Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1959 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) ................ 104 Riesling Brand Vendange Tardive Zind-Humbrecht 1990 (Alsace)........................ 96 Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1976 ................................................ 140 Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1983 ................................................ 105 Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Josmeyer 1997 (Alsace) .......................................... 176 Riesling Hugel 1976 (Alsace) ............................................................................... 170 Riesling Loibner Vinothekfüllung Emmerich Knoll 1990 (Wachau) ................... 102 Riesling Loibner Vinothekfullung Emmerich Knoll 2000 (Wachau) ................... 113 Riesling Oestricher Gottesthal Ferdinant Pierot 1959 (Germany) ...................... 121 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain Zind-Humbrecht 1994 (Alsace) ...... 115 Riesling Smaragd Durnsteiner Kellerberg F.X.Pichler 1997 (Wachau) .............. 143 Riesling Smaragd Dürnsteiner Kellerberg F.X. Pichler 2002 (Wachau) ............. 180 Riesling Smaragd Steinertal F.X.Pichler 1994 (Wachau) .................................... 113 Riesling Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1973 (Kamptal) ...................................... 170 Riesling Tradition Schloss Gobelsburg 2005 (Kamptal) ...................................... 132 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Achleiten Prager 1994 ..................................... 112 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Scharzhofberger Gold Capsule Egon Müller 1959 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) .............. 83 Riesling Unendlich FX Pichler 2000 (Wachau) .................................................... 121 Riesling Unendlich FX Pichler 2005 (Wachau) .................................................... 176 River West Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma Vineyards 1976 .................................... 173 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1997 ................................. 168 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1990 ........................................... 166 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1923 (Côte de Nuits) ................. 57 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1927 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 121 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) ................ 70 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1934 (Côte de Nuits) .............. 117 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) ................. 58 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1940 (Côte de Nuits) .............. 124 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1941 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 119 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1943 (Côte de Nuits) .............. 116 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 (Côte de Nuits) ................ 41 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1952 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 156 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1957 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 125 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 160 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1961 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 154 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 (Côte de Nuits) ................ 82 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 127 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 117 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 146 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits) ................ 69 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) ................. 63 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 100 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Nuits) ................ 91 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (Côte de Nuits) ................. 61 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1995 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 158 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits) ............. 128 Romanée St.Vivant Bouchard Père & Fils 1906 (Côte de Nuits)......................... 107 Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) ......... 121 Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 (Côte de Nuits) ........ 142 Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1949 (Côte de Nuits)........................ 69 Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1969 (Côte de Nuits)..................... 152 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Hendry Vineyard Reserve 1992 ........................... 174 Ruchottes-Chambertin Thomas Bassot 1945 (Côte de Nuits) ........................... 131 Run Rig Torbreck 1996 (Barossa Valley) .............................................................. 162 Salon 1976 (Champagne) ........................................................................................ 91 Salon 1988 (Champagne) ..................................................................................... 100 Salon 1995 (Champagne) ..................................................................................... 161 Salon 1997 (Champagne) ..................................................................................... 147 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1968 (Tuscany) ........................................................ 149 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1979 (Tuscany) ........................................................ 111 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1985 (Tuscany) ........................................................... 50 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 1976 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) 132 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 2003 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) 118 Selbach-Oster Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 1992.............................. 152 Seppelt Para Liqueur Port 1879 (Barossa Valley) ............................................... 106 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select 1997 (Napa Valley) ........ 158 Sherry Amontillado González Byass 1885 (Jerez) .................................................. 96 Shiraz Roennfeldt Road Greenock Creek 1998 (Barossa Valley) ........................ 151 Solaia Antinori 1990 (Tuscany) ............................................................................. 146 Solaia Antinori 1997 (Tuscany) ............................................................................. 100 Solare Capannelle 1990 (Tuscany) ....................................................................... 178 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini 1961 (Napa Valley) 157 Sperss Angelo Gaja 1998 (Piedmont)................................................................... 175 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Napa Valley)........................................ 164 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Proprietary Red Wine 1991 ......................... 176 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Ranch 2002 .......................... 176 Syrah Imposter McCoy Sine Qua Non 1997 (California) ...................................... 140 Tarantella Sine Qua Non 1999 (California) .......................................................... 108 Tavrida Black Muscat Massandra Collection 1937 (Crimea) .............................. 103 TBA No. 5 Scheurebe 2002 "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher ...................... 150 TBA No. 8 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 ............... 131 TBA No. 10 Welschriesling "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1999 ................... 102 TBA No. 10 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 ................ 81 TBA No. 13 Chardonnay "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1998 ........................ 125 Tenuta dell´Ornellaia 1985 .................................................................................. 135 The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg1995 (McLaren Vale) ....................................... 157 The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1999 (McLaren Vale) ...................................... 164 Thelema Chardonnay 1998 ................................................................................... 156 ~ 208 ~

The Magpie Estate Shiraz The Malcolm 1996...................................................... 158 Three Rivers Shiraz 1996 (Barossa Valley) .......................................................... 121 Tignanello Antinori 1970 (Tuscany) ...................................................................... 161 Tignanello Antinori 1971 (Tuscany) ...................................................................... 146 Tignanello Antinori 1978 (Tuscany) ...................................................................... 173 Tinto Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1978 (Ribera del Duero) .......................... 166 Tinto Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1995 (Ribera del Duero) .......................... 170 Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos István Szepsy 1999 (Tokaj)............................................ 152 Two Hands Shiraz Bad Impersonator 2002 ......................................................... 177 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1917 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................. 63 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1922 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................. 95 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1941 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................ 78 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1942 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 161 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1953 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 143 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1957 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 168 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1958 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................. 81 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1959 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 121 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1960 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 157 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1962 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................ 57 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1964 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................. 87 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1965 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 115 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1968 (Ribera del Duero) ............................................. 97 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1970 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 135 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1975 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 107 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1982 (Ribera del Duero) .......................................... 124 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1900 (Champagne)........................................................ 93 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1923 (Champagne)........................................................ 83 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1969 (Champagne) ...................................... 57 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1970 (Champagne) ................................... 108 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1985 (Champagne) ...................................... 71 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1990 (Champagne) ................................... 106 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1996 (Champagne) ...................................... 89 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1998 (Champagne) ................................... 141 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1999 (Champagne) ................................... 147 Vieux Château Certan 1945 (Pomerol) .................................................................... 95 Vigna d'Alceo Castello dei Rampolla 1999 (Tuscany) .......................................... 160 Viña El Pison Artadi 1995 (Rioja) ............................................................................. 95 Viña El Pison Artadi 1995 (Rioja) .......................................................................... 112 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1949 (Rioja) ..................................................... 167 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1962 (Rioja) ..................................................... 176 Vin de Constance 1870 (South-Africa) .................................................................... 60 Vin Santo Avignonesi 1994 (Tuscany) ................................................................... 141 Vin Santo Fattorio Montaquari 1952 .................................................................... 152 Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1997 (Tuscany)................................................................ 141 Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1999 (Tuscany)................................................................ 180 Vintage Bollinger 1928 (Champagne) ..................................................................... 70 Vintage Bollinger 1945 (Champagne) .................................................................. 104 Vintage Bollinger 1952 (Champagne) .................................................................. 157 Vintage Bollinger 1953 (Champagne) .................................................................. 156 Vintage Bollinger 1955 (Champagne) .................................................................. 113 Vintage Champagne Fred Lerouix 1921 (Champagne)........................................ 163 Vintage Champagne Krug 1926 (Champagne) ....................................................... 75 Vintage Champagne Krug 1945 (Champagne) ....................................................... 90 Vintage Champagne Krug 1953 (Champagne) .................................................... 107 Vintage Champagne Krug 1955 (Champagne) ....................................................... 81 Vintage Champagne Krug 1959 (Champagne) ....................................................... 87 Vintage Champagne Krug 1961 (Champagne) .................................................... 124 Vintage Champagne Krug 1962 (Champagne) .................................................... 158 Vintage Champagne Krug 1964 (Champagne) ....................................................... 95 Vintage Champagne Krug 1969 (Champagne) ....................................................... 97 Vintage Champagne Krug 1971 (Champagne) ....................................................... 77 Vintage Champagne Krug 1973 (Champagne) .................................................... 106 Vintage Champagne Krug 1975 (Champagne) .................................................... 135 Vintage Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) ....................................................... 83 Vintage Champagne Krug 1982 (Champagne) .................................................... 107 Vintage Champagne Krug 1988 (Champagne) .................................................... 100 Vintage Champagne Krug 1989 (Champagne) .................................................... 106 Vintage Champagne Krug 1990 (Champagne) .................................................... 118 Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1955 (Champagne) ................................... 157 Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1966 (Champagne) ................................... 149 Vintage Champagne Mercier 1941 (Champagne)................................................ 166 Vintage Heidsieck & Monopole 1966 (Champagne) ............................................ 136 Vintage Perrier-Jouët 1928 (Champagne)........................................................... 175 Vintage Pol Roger 1911 (Champagne) .................................................................... 58 Vintage Pol Roger 1921 (Champagne) ................................................................. 107 Vintage Pol Roger 1928 (Champagne) .................................................................... 61 Vintage Pol Roger 1955 (Champagne) ................................................................. 136 Vintage Pol Roger 1961 (Champagne) ................................................................ 157 Vintage Port Burmester 1880 (Portugal) ............................................................... 87 Vintage Port Cockburn 1878 (Portugal) .................................................................. 60 Vintage Port Cockburn 1896 (Portugal) .................................................................. 94 Vintage Port Cockburn 1908 (Portugal) ............................................................... 103 Vintage Port Cockburn 1927 (Portugal) ............................................................... 100 Vintage Port Croft 1922 (Portugal) ....................................................................... 149 Vintage Port Dow's 1904 (Portugal) ..................................................................... 131 Vintage Port Dow's 1927 (Portugal) ..................................................................... 133 Vintage Port Ferreira 1864 (Portugal).................................................................. 158 Vintage Port Ferreira 1900 (Portugal).................................................................. 147 Vintage Port Fonseca 1927 (Portugal) ................................................................. 119 Vintage Port Graham's 1887 (Portugal) ............................................................... 108 Vintage Port Graham's 1945 (Portugal) ............................................................... 104 Vintage Port Graham's 1947 (Portugal) .................................................................. 87 Vintage Port Graham's 1966 (Portugal) .............................................................. 111 Vintage Port Graham's 1994 (Portugal) ............................................................... 154 Vintage Port Graham's 2000 ................................................................................ 133 Vintage Port Hooper 1944 (Portugal) ................................................................... 175 Vintage Port Niepoort 1927 (Portugal) ................................................................... 71 Vintage Port Niepoort 1942 (Portugal) ................................................................ 167 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1827 (Portugal) ........................................................ 52 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1945 (Portugal) ..................................................... 118 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1966 (Portugal) ..................................................... 106 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1963 (Portugal)......................................................... 90 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1977 (Portugal)...................................................... 104 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1992 (Portugal)...................................................... 107 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1994 (Portugal)...................................................... 154 Vintage Port Warre's 1931 (Portugal) .................................................................. 127 Vintage Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1919 (Champagne) ....................................... 175 Vintage Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1942 (Champagne) ....................................... 105 Volnay Premier Cru Les Frémiets Camille Giroud 1978 (Côte de Beaune) ....... 142 Von Schubert Maximin Grunhaus Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett 1992 .................. 175 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Huet 1964 (Loire) ............................................ 167 Vouvray Haut-Lieu Moelleux Huet 1919 (Loire)...................................................... 91 Vouvray Le Haut Moelleux Huet 1959 (Loire) ...................................................... 139 Weingut Keller Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese 2002 .................................... 180 Weingut Robert Weil 1967 (Rheingau) ................................................................. 136 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard 1990 ............................ 175 Yacochuya Yacochuya 2000 (Michel Rolland) ...................................................... 176 Ygrec Y, Château d'Yquem 1961 (Bordeaux) ........................................................ 161 Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard Ravenswood 1984 (Napa Valley) ......................... 115 Zinfandel Swan 1981 (Sonoma)............................................................................ 149 ~ 209 ~ F i n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index

REPRESENTING THE WORLD'S FINEST COLLECTIONS ON A MONTHLY BASIS WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS SINCE 1820 # ACKER MERRALL & CONDIT WWW.ACKERWINES.COM 1 WINE AUCTION HOUSE IN THE WORLD FINE AND RARE WINE AUCTIONS 20 10 11 NEW YORK ACKERWINES.COM HONG KONG ACKERASIA.COM LIVE AND ONLINE MONTHLY TEL: +852.2525.0538 (HONG KONG) · TEL: +1.212.787.3655 (NEW YORK) · FAX: +1.212.799.1984 · INFO@ACKERWINES.COM

F I N E S T W I N E S co n ten ts Page 6 'Yquem Page 8 Château d'Yquem 1811­2007 Page 24 Sotheby's Auction House Page 32 Birth of the kingdom of Bordeaux Page 24 Sotheby's Auction House Page 34 The 1000 Finest Wines ever Made Index on page 202 Page 182 Top 50 Investment Wines <<< Return to the coverpage Page 196 FINEst Auction report 1-6 2010