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1964 CHATEAU LA GAFFELIERE ST EMILION 1er GCC
| 7 | 4 | £65.00 | 104 days ago |
| Bids placed | No. of Bidders |
Reserve almost met
Current price |
Auction closed |
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About this wine
| Lot size: | 1 bottle of 750 ml each | Wine type: | Red, 1964 vintage |
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| Tax status: | Duty Paid |
Origin: | St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France |
| Fill level: | Into Neck (IN) |
Grape variety: |
FOR SALE - ONE BOTTLE OF 1964 CHATEAU LA GAFFELIERE ST EMILION 1er GRAND CRU CLASSE
Sold in excellent condition, this bottle has spent nearly all its life in its original wooden case in a French cellar. The level and capsule are excellent. The label is very good - with a small nick in it as you can see from the pictures.
From the excellent 1964 vintage, having been well looked after, it should still be drinking very well. An inexpensive chance to sample a very fine top growth St Emilion from a very good year.
I initially had 4 of these and decided to treat myself to one a couple of weeks ago. When first opened, I tasted it immediately and found it closed and relatively thin as expected. I then decanted it for a little over 3 hours - with the first two hours with the opening of the decanter covered and the final hour uncovered. After this, the wine had indeed opened up. It was then drunk over the next 3 hours or so, allowing further oxidation to take place. There was still a good level of fruit to accompany the expected earthiness; and the tannins that were evidently there some time ago had softened a great deal. The colour also changed from a fairly transparent ruby to quite an opaque claret. It was a very enjoyable wine. As I said in my description above - a very inexpensive opportunity to sample a top growth from an excellent vintage.
This bottle will be packaged securely and sent fully insured on receipt of cleared funds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see my other bottles for sale.
Sold in excellent condition, this bottle has spent nearly all its life in its original wooden case in a French cellar. The level and capsule are excellent. The label is very good - with a small nick in it as you can see from the pictures.
From the excellent 1964 vintage, having been well looked after, it should still be drinking very well. An inexpensive chance to sample a very fine top growth St Emilion from a very good year.
I initially had 4 of these and decided to treat myself to one a couple of weeks ago. When first opened, I tasted it immediately and found it closed and relatively thin as expected. I then decanted it for a little over 3 hours - with the first two hours with the opening of the decanter covered and the final hour uncovered. After this, the wine had indeed opened up. It was then drunk over the next 3 hours or so, allowing further oxidation to take place. There was still a good level of fruit to accompany the expected earthiness; and the tannins that were evidently there some time ago had softened a great deal. The colour also changed from a fairly transparent ruby to quite an opaque claret. It was a very enjoyable wine. As I said in my description above - a very inexpensive opportunity to sample a top growth from an excellent vintage.
This bottle will be packaged securely and sent fully insured on receipt of cleared funds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see my other bottles for sale.
Shipping details
| Payment methods: | cheque, bank transfer and Cash on collection. |
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| Returns policy: | Not specified |
| The wine can be collected: | From postcode EC2, LONDON, United Kingdom |
| Shipping Method: | Postage will either be Royal Mail or courier - destination and cost pending. Collection in person can also be arranged - from either London (City) or Colchester. |
| Shipping paid by: | buyer |
| Cost of delivery: | UK - £15. Overseas - please ask. Postage within UK will be by way of Royal Mail Special Delivery - which is both next day (usually) and fully insured. Most couriers do not insure glass containers. |
| Countries delivered to: | UK only - can post overseas if required, but please email me before bidding to ask for cost. |
| Insurance options: | Postal insurance is included. |