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Generously contributed by
H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg
on behalf of Domaine Clarence Dillon
ESTIMATED VALUE $4,000
ONLY ROYALTY COULD OFFER THIS LOT DEEP
IN WINE RICHES.
We all remember fondly when Prince Robert and Princess
Julie of Luxembourg were Honored Guests of Wine
Auction 2006. This collection of five magnums is mightily
impressive, coming straight from Domaine Clarence Dillon,
and hand selected by Prince Robert.
Robert Parker said in May 2014: “The unbelievably superb 2011
Haut-Brion exhibits a classic nose of subtle smoldering embers,
warm rocks, black currants, new saddle leather, spice box and high
quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco. The color is a dense ruby/purple
to the edge, and the wine cuts a serious as well as broad swath
across the palate. The most amazing aspect of this terroir is that
the wine, despite all its power and richness, literally dances on the
palate, as if it were a 90 pound ballerina. This brilliant 2011 should
evolve quickly, hitting its prime in 7-8 years, and drink beautifully
for 20-25 years.” Parker was a fan of La Mission Haut-Brion 2011,
too: “Deep ruby in color, the wine offers tobacco, earth, smoke,
cassis and coffee with ripe tannins and a classic, bright, fresh and
pure crème de cassis finish. This is classic Pessac Leognan.” La
Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc is a rare and exceptional white wine
and in magnum, never seen.
Domaine Clarence Dillon purchased another estate and
christened it Château Quintus. This wine is taking its natural place
within the Domaine Clarence Dillon family, as an equal alongside
the red and white wines of Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission
Haut-Brion, thereby becoming the fifth child in this illustrious
family. This lot contains one magnum each of Ch. Quintus 2011
and Le Dragon de Quintus 2011. Both garnered much acclaim,
and this was the first vintage that was under the full control of
Jean-Phillipe Delmas, the iconic winemaker known for his work
at Haut-Brion and La Mission. You will cherish the fact that you
own these five magnums.
Château Haut-Brion 2011
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011
La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2011
Château Quintus 2011
Le Dragon de Quintus 2011
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, SAINT-
ÉMILION, BORDEAUX
5 magnums, one of each
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