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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€8,361.73 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€3,214.49 |
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Vinous (97)Many years ago I bought two or three bottles of the 1985 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru for a price that now begs belief. All of them were poured for two people: my wife and I. This last bottle is sublime. That same old spellbinding nose that envelops the senses, quite lush in keeping with the vintages, beautifully defined with traces of hung game creeping in. There is great tannic structure here, again, just a little gaminess towards the finish, but so elegant and refined that you instantly fall for its charms. Tasted at home in Guildford. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€789.30 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,307.94 |
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Wine Advocate (87)The 1985 admirably reflects the character of this charming vintage. Deep ruby, low in acidity, ripe, round, fruity, and precocious, this medium-bodied, supple wine is very tasty and displays the cedary, black currant fruit so common in the wines of St.-Julien. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/90. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,195.33 |
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Vinous (99)It’s almost impossible to imagine that the 1985 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva La Storica has just celebrated its thirty-sixth birthday. It displays a brilliant ruby red color and amazing clarity in the glass, with only the slightest bricking around the rim. The bouquet alone is enough to keep you at the edge of your seat, as if opening a cedar treasure box to find dusty rose and sour cherry offset by spiced orange, crushed dried sage and just the slightest hint of animal musk. This is total class, cool-toned and poised, seeming to hover across the palate with an air of red inner florals, as tart woodland berries mix with hints of black tea and lemon oils. There’s a bolt of nervous acidity that keeps the experience remarkably fresh, but also adds a highly attractive sweet and sour note. And finally, while structured and youthful in feel, it finishes completely fresh, vibrant even, with dried currants enlivened by nuances of grapefruit and mint that linger on and on. This is an experience wine in every sense of the word, hailing from a dry and warm harvest yet exemplifying the purity of Sangiovese, as well as its ability to mature for well over three decades. The 1985 La Storica comes directly from the winery’s aging vault, and it was reconditioned with a new cork in 2000. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€15,574.38 |
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Vinous (91)A dark, rich wine, the 1985 La Romanée opens with a rich, soy-infused mélange of aromas and flavors to match its demi-glace-like richness. Brown spices, licorice and worn-in leather add further shades of nuance. The 1985 is fully mature and exquisite, especially in the way layer after layer unfolds in the glass. This is a very beautiful, mature Burgundy that has reached its peak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 83 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€504.01 |
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Wine Advocate (83)The 1985 Boyd-Cantenac exhibits good ruby color and has a sweet, tasty, plummy fruitiness, medium body, low acidity, and a dull finish. It is good, but not exciting. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/89. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 83 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€826.80 |
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Wine Advocate (83)The 1985 Boyd-Cantenac exhibits good ruby color and has a sweet, tasty, plummy fruitiness, medium body, low acidity, and a dull finish. It is good, but not exciting. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/89. |
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Bordeaux | 13 | - |
Inc. TAX
€594.13 |
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Champagne | 12 | - |
Inc. TAX
€4,194.01 |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€3,296.87 |
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Vinous (96)(6 g/l total acidity, 3.35 pH, 27.5 g/l dry extract, 14.5% alcohol): Good bright medium red with an amber rim. Deep, refined aromas of red cherry, strawberry jam, licorice and wet underbrush. Supple, suave, creamy and rich, with a suggestion of white chocolate complementing ripe red fruit flavors. Very soft and silky, but also shows well-integrated acidity and very polished tannins. Most impressive today on the long, scented back end, which exudes a delicate but very persistent flavor of candied small red fruits. Aged for 65 months in large oak casks. This wine was made from a very low yield, and a growing season marked by two deep freezes in spring and a very hot September and October. In fact, the 1985 vintage is one of the few hot years in Montalcino that gave truly memorable wines--unlike, for example, 1997 and 2003. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€6,199.51 |
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Vinous (94)The 1985 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is a wine that I last tasted back in May 2004 at a vertical in London. For me, this is the best vintage of that decade. The bouquet is earthy and spicy, not dissimilar to Christophe Roumier’s of that same year, although without the same delineation and complexity. This feels more feral and yet remains very attractive. The palate is medium-bodied and it is clearly at its peak of maturity. There is patently much more vigour than the 1988 tasted a few months earlier. There is weight and presence here, the tannins a tad rough around the edges and there is a dab of warmth towards the finish. Yet, you cannot deny the sheer enjoyable nature of this 1985 that in some ways harks back to the legendary wines of the 1940s and 1950s. Tasted at the La Paulée in Beaune. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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€2,912.77 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Dark, rich and deeply concentrated. California-like, with its opulent coffee, herb, cedar, currant, coffee, mineral and spice flavors. Reaching a nice drinking plateau, but has substance, depth and a long, full finish. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€2,618.80 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)Both 1982 Champagnes are utterly spellbinding. It is amazing to taste these wines at 30 years of age and see that their signatures are all very much intact. Of course, the magnum format is so ideal for Champagne. The 1982 Krug Vintage is warm, toasty and totally expressive, with gorgeous exotic orange peel and white truffle overtones. This is one of my very favorite Krug vintages. Although fully mature, the 1982 is going to continue to develop at a glacial pace. The 1982 Dom Pérignon is just a little more focused and vibrant in style. Here it is the wine’s salivating minerality that really sings. It, too, is quite youthful and vibrant for its age. What a flight. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,407.73 |
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Vinous (96)A wine of real power and intensity, the 1985 Dom Pérignon Rosé is exceptionally beautiful tonight. The flavors are rich, layered and expansive. Hints of caramel and hazelnut add nuance to a core of expressive red berry fruit, but it is the wine’s textural generosity that is most impressive considering the 1985 is now thirty years old. The 1985 is not an eternal wine, but it has reached a glorious plateau of maturity. Wow! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€7,179.73 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€33,985.45 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The Romanee-Conti is utterly mind blowing. The heady, intoxicating bouquet delivered penetrating and sublime aromas that were even more intense than those from the La Tache. On the palate, there is a veritable smorgasbord of earthly and heavenly delights. Needless to say, it is very rich, very opulent, and very concentrated. Red burgundy and red wine do not get any better than this. My guess is that it will peak between 1990 and 2005, as it is a bit more forward than either the La Tache or Richebourg. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,273.72 |
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Revel in luxury with the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985, a marvellous vintage from the acclaimed Burgundy house of Doudet Naudin. Established in 1849, Doudet Naudin is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in France. This particular red vinous jewel exemplifies their savoir-faire, meticulously vinified using the exacting methods of the old world. Produced in the prestigious terroir of Vosne Romanee, in the heart of Côte d'Or, it is redolent with intriguing, well-knit aromas typical for the illustrious Pinot Noir, encapsulating delightful notes of red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spices. Immaculate structure and silky tannins make for a harmonious, lingering finish. Maturation in French oak barrels has engendered a beguiling complexity and depth of flavour that make the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985 a genuinely fantastic ensemble, signifying the essence of Burgundy's noblest varietal. A limited-edition testament to finesse and elegance, it represents a must-have for the perceptive wine enthusiast. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€27,786.10 |
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Vinous (96)1985 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano—Medium ruby. The 1985 Santo Stefano is an outrageous, decadent wine. It offers an ethereal, perfumed nose along with layers of dark fruit in soft, seductive style, closing with a blast of tar on the finish. The Santo Stefano is the more open of these 1985 Giacosas. It is an irresistible wine to drink today and I would choose to drink my remaining bottles over the next five or so years while the fruit and vibrancy are still present. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€3,818.87 |
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Vinous (96)1985 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano—Medium ruby. The 1985 Santo Stefano is an outrageous, decadent wine. It offers an ethereal, perfumed nose along with layers of dark fruit in soft, seductive style, closing with a blast of tar on the finish. The Santo Stefano is the more open of these 1985 Giacosas. It is an irresistible wine to drink today and I would choose to drink my remaining bottles over the next five or so years while the fruit and vibrancy are still present. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,486.49 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€5,180.87 |
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Wine Spectator (97)A majestic wine, beautifully harmonious, seamless and integrated, with magn ificent fruit, matchless complexity and stunning depth of flavor. Hints of violet, toast and nutmeg enrich the plummy raspberry fruit. Long and tight on the finish. - |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,058.10 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€25,149.73 |
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Vinous (98)The 1985 Musigny Grand Cru is a vintage that I have been lucky enough to drink before, and this bottle is almost identical; indeed, it is highly likely that it originated from the same case. Since the wine has been decanted for a few hours, the bouquet is more immediate than the previous bottle, featuring ethereal, airy red fruit, spellbinding delineation and incredible focus, all wrapped up with almost Les Amoureuses–like precocity. The palate is perfectly balanced with ineffably fine tannins. The fruit is not powerful but intense, revealing hints of red cherry and crushed strawberry, every atom suffused by minerals. This bottle actually showed a little more stalky character than the last and is also a tad more ferrous toward the finish. Yet it remains a magnificent wine even if, dare I say, the 1985 Bonnes-Mares might be just as good or better (at least in magnum). Tasted in November 2018 at the Roumier Musigny dinner at Épure in Hong Kong. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,552.48 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Bernard Gros makes an interesting wine that is usually very sweet and perfumed, smelling almost too much of cherry and cassis. The Richebourg tastes highly chaptalized. It is quite sweet, but the level of fruit extract in the wine is amazing. The cherry and cassis flavors are remarkably vivid, as is the concentration of the wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€2,147.26 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Firm and concentrated with flavors that spread out on the palate. It's rich and woody, very structured and firm, packed with cassis and black cherry fruit and cedary tobacco. Offers an abundance of flavors in an elegant package. One of the finest Haut-Brions we've tasted. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€574.93 |
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Experience the distinguished luxury of the J. de Telmont Heritage Brut Vintage 1985. Born from the esteemed cellars of the Family of De Telmont in Damery, France, this exquisite vintage champagne embodies over four generations of winemaking craftsmanship. Subtle hints of gingerbread, honey, and hazelnut lace each sip, complementing the rich, round palate. This 1985 Brut, displaying tradition and expertise, comprises the Trépail Premier Cru Chardonnay and the sought after Ay Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Crafted meticulously in an exceptional year, every bottle reflects a harmonious balance of power and finesse. Metodo account for a minimum of 10 years, results in an elegant effervescence and aromatic complexity that characterise its fine lineage. Steeped in authenticity and brimming with flavour, the J. de Telmont Heritage Brut Vintage 1985 truly pays homage to an era long cherished by discerning wine and champagne connoisseurs worldwide. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€350.53 |
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Marvel in the luxurious intricacy of the J. de Telmont Heritage Rose Vintage 1985. Handcrafted by the prestigious J. de Telmont Champagne House, this vintage offering showcases the illustrious champagne-making tradition of this family-owned estate. Originating from the heart of Champagne, France, this wine exemplifies the distinctive terroirs of the region. Each grape is meticulously handpicked and traditional 'Méthode Champenoise' is employed, resulting in a wine layered with complexity and refinement. The J. de Telmont Heritage Rose Vintage 1985 presents an intense richness, touched delicately with notes of mature red fruits and a hint of spice. Its ripe, fleshed-out fruit tones are met harmoniously with vivid freshness, swathed in elegance and depth. A vintage symbolising a remarkable year, this champagne offers exceptional ageing potential, making the J. de Telmont Heritage Rose Vintage 1985 a true treasure for collectors and seasoned wine aficionados alike. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VT) |
Inc. TAX
€12,617.26 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)had a touch of stink, just a pinch, and was very meaty and earthy. It had enough menthol to clear out the average sinus and a farm/hay/barnyard edge. The palate was very taut with lots of minerals, alcohol and acid. It was hot and seemed young with its enormous alcohol concentration |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VT) |
Inc. TAX
€3,843.73 |
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Vintage Tastings (95)The 1985 Drouhin Musigny was again a better bottle than the last time I had this wine just three months ago. What's up with Drouhin showing better in Hong Kong? Maybe it likes the humidity here. It was the most open of this flight, in '85 fashion, sweet and gamy and full of Pinot fruit. Caramel kisses and damp earth rounded out its nutty nose. Paul agreed this was a better bottle than the one he had recently as well; in fact, I think it was the same bottle we shared in New York, or same batch. This bottle was in a perfect spot and still ascending. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€6,965.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,675.00 |
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Vinous (97)Many years ago I bought two or three bottles of the 1985 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru for a price that now begs belief. All of them were poured for two people: my wife and I. This last bottle is sublime. That same old spellbinding nose that envelops the senses, quite lush in keeping with the vintages, beautifully defined with traces of hung game creeping in. There is great tannic structure here, again, just a little gaminess towards the finish, but so elegant and refined that you instantly fall for its charms. Tasted at home in Guildford. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€654.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,060.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87)The 1985 admirably reflects the character of this charming vintage. Deep ruby, low in acidity, ripe, round, fruity, and precocious, this medium-bodied, supple wine is very tasty and displays the cedary, black currant fruit so common in the wines of St.-Julien. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/90. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (VN) |
In Bond
€993.00 |
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Vinous (99)It’s almost impossible to imagine that the 1985 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva La Storica has just celebrated its thirty-sixth birthday. It displays a brilliant ruby red color and amazing clarity in the glass, with only the slightest bricking around the rim. The bouquet alone is enough to keep you at the edge of your seat, as if opening a cedar treasure box to find dusty rose and sour cherry offset by spiced orange, crushed dried sage and just the slightest hint of animal musk. This is total class, cool-toned and poised, seeming to hover across the palate with an air of red inner florals, as tart woodland berries mix with hints of black tea and lemon oils. There’s a bolt of nervous acidity that keeps the experience remarkably fresh, but also adds a highly attractive sweet and sour note. And finally, while structured and youthful in feel, it finishes completely fresh, vibrant even, with dried currants enlivened by nuances of grapefruit and mint that linger on and on. This is an experience wine in every sense of the word, hailing from a dry and warm harvest yet exemplifying the purity of Sangiovese, as well as its ability to mature for well over three decades. The 1985 La Storica comes directly from the winery’s aging vault, and it was reconditioned with a new cork in 2000. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
€12,960.00 |
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Vinous (91)A dark, rich wine, the 1985 La Romanée opens with a rich, soy-infused mélange of aromas and flavors to match its demi-glace-like richness. Brown spices, licorice and worn-in leather add further shades of nuance. The 1985 is fully mature and exquisite, especially in the way layer after layer unfolds in the glass. This is a very beautiful, mature Burgundy that has reached its peak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 83 (WA) |
In Bond
€405.00 |
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Wine Advocate (83)The 1985 Boyd-Cantenac exhibits good ruby color and has a sweet, tasty, plummy fruitiness, medium body, low acidity, and a dull finish. It is good, but not exciting. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/89. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 83 (WA) |
In Bond
€659.00 |
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Wine Advocate (83)The 1985 Boyd-Cantenac exhibits good ruby color and has a sweet, tasty, plummy fruitiness, medium body, low acidity, and a dull finish. It is good, but not exciting. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/89. |
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Bordeaux | 13 | - |
In Bond
€492.00 |
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Champagne | 12 | - |
In Bond
€3,480.00 |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,725.00 |
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Vinous (96)(6 g/l total acidity, 3.35 pH, 27.5 g/l dry extract, 14.5% alcohol): Good bright medium red with an amber rim. Deep, refined aromas of red cherry, strawberry jam, licorice and wet underbrush. Supple, suave, creamy and rich, with a suggestion of white chocolate complementing ripe red fruit flavors. Very soft and silky, but also shows well-integrated acidity and very polished tannins. Most impressive today on the long, scented back end, which exudes a delicate but very persistent flavor of candied small red fruits. Aged for 65 months in large oak casks. This wine was made from a very low yield, and a growing season marked by two deep freezes in spring and a very hot September and October. In fact, the 1985 vintage is one of the few hot years in Montalcino that gave truly memorable wines--unlike, for example, 1997 and 2003. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€5,160.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 1985 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is a wine that I last tasted back in May 2004 at a vertical in London. For me, this is the best vintage of that decade. The bouquet is earthy and spicy, not dissimilar to Christophe Roumier’s of that same year, although without the same delineation and complexity. This feels more feral and yet remains very attractive. The palate is medium-bodied and it is clearly at its peak of maturity. There is patently much more vigour than the 1988 tasted a few months earlier. There is weight and presence here, the tannins a tad rough around the edges and there is a dab of warmth towards the finish. Yet, you cannot deny the sheer enjoyable nature of this 1985 that in some ways harks back to the legendary wines of the 1940s and 1950s. Tasted at the La Paulée in Beaune. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
€2,390.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Dark, rich and deeply concentrated. California-like, with its opulent coffee, herb, cedar, currant, coffee, mineral and spice flavors. Reaching a nice drinking plateau, but has substance, depth and a long, full finish. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€2,170.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)Both 1982 Champagnes are utterly spellbinding. It is amazing to taste these wines at 30 years of age and see that their signatures are all very much intact. Of course, the magnum format is so ideal for Champagne. The 1982 Krug Vintage is warm, toasty and totally expressive, with gorgeous exotic orange peel and white truffle overtones. This is one of my very favorite Krug vintages. Although fully mature, the 1982 is going to continue to develop at a glacial pace. The 1982 Dom Pérignon is just a little more focused and vibrant in style. Here it is the wine’s salivating minerality that really sings. It, too, is quite youthful and vibrant for its age. What a flight. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,170.00 |
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Vinous (96)A wine of real power and intensity, the 1985 Dom Pérignon Rosé is exceptionally beautiful tonight. The flavors are rich, layered and expansive. Hints of caramel and hazelnut add nuance to a core of expressive red berry fruit, but it is the wine’s textural generosity that is most impressive considering the 1985 is now thirty years old. The 1985 is not an eternal wine, but it has reached a glorious plateau of maturity. Wow! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€5,980.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
€28,315.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The Romanee-Conti is utterly mind blowing. The heady, intoxicating bouquet delivered penetrating and sublime aromas that were even more intense than those from the La Tache. On the palate, there is a veritable smorgasbord of earthly and heavenly delights. Needless to say, it is very rich, very opulent, and very concentrated. Red burgundy and red wine do not get any better than this. My guess is that it will peak between 1990 and 2005, as it is a bit more forward than either the La Tache or Richebourg. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,850.00 |
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Revel in luxury with the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985, a marvellous vintage from the acclaimed Burgundy house of Doudet Naudin. Established in 1849, Doudet Naudin is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in France. This particular red vinous jewel exemplifies their savoir-faire, meticulously vinified using the exacting methods of the old world. Produced in the prestigious terroir of Vosne Romanee, in the heart of Côte d'Or, it is redolent with intriguing, well-knit aromas typical for the illustrious Pinot Noir, encapsulating delightful notes of red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spices. Immaculate structure and silky tannins make for a harmonious, lingering finish. Maturation in French oak barrels has engendered a beguiling complexity and depth of flavour that make the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985 a genuinely fantastic ensemble, signifying the essence of Burgundy's noblest varietal. A limited-edition testament to finesse and elegance, it represents a must-have for the perceptive wine enthusiast. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€23,110.00 |
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Vinous (96)1985 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano—Medium ruby. The 1985 Santo Stefano is an outrageous, decadent wine. It offers an ethereal, perfumed nose along with layers of dark fruit in soft, seductive style, closing with a blast of tar on the finish. The Santo Stefano is the more open of these 1985 Giacosas. It is an irresistible wine to drink today and I would choose to drink my remaining bottles over the next five or so years while the fruit and vibrancy are still present. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€3,175.00 |
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Vinous (96)1985 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano—Medium ruby. The 1985 Santo Stefano is an outrageous, decadent wine. It offers an ethereal, perfumed nose along with layers of dark fruit in soft, seductive style, closing with a blast of tar on the finish. The Santo Stefano is the more open of these 1985 Giacosas. It is an irresistible wine to drink today and I would choose to drink my remaining bottles over the next five or so years while the fruit and vibrancy are still present. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€1,235.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WS) |
In Bond
€4,295.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)A majestic wine, beautifully harmonious, seamless and integrated, with magn ificent fruit, matchless complexity and stunning depth of flavor. Hints of violet, toast and nutmeg enrich the plummy raspberry fruit. Long and tight on the finish. - |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€878.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
€20,955.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 1985 Musigny Grand Cru is a vintage that I have been lucky enough to drink before, and this bottle is almost identical; indeed, it is highly likely that it originated from the same case. Since the wine has been decanted for a few hours, the bouquet is more immediate than the previous bottle, featuring ethereal, airy red fruit, spellbinding delineation and incredible focus, all wrapped up with almost Les Amoureuses–like precocity. The palate is perfectly balanced with ineffably fine tannins. The fruit is not powerful but intense, revealing hints of red cherry and crushed strawberry, every atom suffused by minerals. This bottle actually showed a little more stalky character than the last and is also a tad more ferrous toward the finish. Yet it remains a magnificent wine even if, dare I say, the 1985 Bonnes-Mares might be just as good or better (at least in magnum). Tasted in November 2018 at the Roumier Musigny dinner at Épure in Hong Kong. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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€1,290.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Bernard Gros makes an interesting wine that is usually very sweet and perfumed, smelling almost too much of cherry and cassis. The Richebourg tastes highly chaptalized. It is quite sweet, but the level of fruit extract in the wine is amazing. The cherry and cassis flavors are remarkably vivid, as is the concentration of the wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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€1,780.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Firm and concentrated with flavors that spread out on the palate. It's rich and woody, very structured and firm, packed with cassis and black cherry fruit and cedary tobacco. Offers an abundance of flavors in an elegant package. One of the finest Haut-Brions we've tasted. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€476.00 |
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Experience the distinguished luxury of the J. de Telmont Heritage Brut Vintage 1985. Born from the esteemed cellars of the Family of De Telmont in Damery, France, this exquisite vintage champagne embodies over four generations of winemaking craftsmanship. Subtle hints of gingerbread, honey, and hazelnut lace each sip, complementing the rich, round palate. This 1985 Brut, displaying tradition and expertise, comprises the Trépail Premier Cru Chardonnay and the sought after Ay Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Crafted meticulously in an exceptional year, every bottle reflects a harmonious balance of power and finesse. Metodo account for a minimum of 10 years, results in an elegant effervescence and aromatic complexity that characterise its fine lineage. Steeped in authenticity and brimming with flavour, the J. de Telmont Heritage Brut Vintage 1985 truly pays homage to an era long cherished by discerning wine and champagne connoisseurs worldwide. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€289.00 |
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Marvel in the luxurious intricacy of the J. de Telmont Heritage Rose Vintage 1985. Handcrafted by the prestigious J. de Telmont Champagne House, this vintage offering showcases the illustrious champagne-making tradition of this family-owned estate. Originating from the heart of Champagne, France, this wine exemplifies the distinctive terroirs of the region. Each grape is meticulously handpicked and traditional 'Méthode Champenoise' is employed, resulting in a wine layered with complexity and refinement. The J. de Telmont Heritage Rose Vintage 1985 presents an intense richness, touched delicately with notes of mature red fruits and a hint of spice. Its ripe, fleshed-out fruit tones are met harmoniously with vivid freshness, swathed in elegance and depth. A vintage symbolising a remarkable year, this champagne offers exceptional ageing potential, making the J. de Telmont Heritage Rose Vintage 1985 a true treasure for collectors and seasoned wine aficionados alike. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VT) |
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€10,470.00 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)had a touch of stink, just a pinch, and was very meaty and earthy. It had enough menthol to clear out the average sinus and a farm/hay/barnyard edge. The palate was very taut with lots of minerals, alcohol and acid. It was hot and seemed young with its enormous alcohol concentration |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VT) |
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Vintage Tastings (95)The 1985 Drouhin Musigny was again a better bottle than the last time I had this wine just three months ago. What's up with Drouhin showing better in Hong Kong? Maybe it likes the humidity here. It was the most open of this flight, in '85 fashion, sweet and gamy and full of Pinot fruit. Caramel kisses and damp earth rounded out its nutty nose. Paul agreed this was a better bottle than the one he had recently as well; in fact, I think it was the same bottle we shared in New York, or same batch. This bottle was in a perfect spot and still ascending. |
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