Demo Auction

three torn labels, two with signs of old seepage

br /"A sexy, showy, beautifully balanced, silky effort...93." WA 10/08.

br /"There’s good latent depth and fresh acidity without the headiness typical of the vintage...93." WS 9/11.

5xChateauneuf du Pape Reserve Chateau Rayas 1996 (750ml) one marked label 1xChateauneuf du Pape Reserve Chateau Rayas 1998 (1.5L)

9xChateauneuf du Pape Blanc Reserve Chateau Rayas 2007 (750ml) 1xChateauneuf du Pape Blanc Reserve Chateau Rayas 2008 (750ml)

1.5cm or better, one damp-stained label, scuffed labelsbr /"...sweet, generous, incredibly harmonious personality, it is an unforgettable wine...

2cm or better, four scuffed labelsbr /"There is amazing glycerin, a chewy, unctuous texture, and phenomenal length. The tannins, which are con...

3cm, slightly depressed corkbr /"There is extraordinary freshness for such a mammoth wine in addition to abundant tannin, an amazing 60-second...

two torn labelsbr /"...fabulous texture, purity, and sweetness as well as a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. There is high tannin, remar...

one torn label

upper shoulder, heavily damp-stained and lightly torn label, lightly corroded capsule, signs of old seepage br /"The creme de cassis, underlyi...

original wood casebr /"Extremely rich, full-bodied, with astonishing power, precision, and delicacy, this is a sumptuous wine...98." WA 6...

br /"A rich, tannic, earthy style, with loads of creme de cassis and floral notes...a full-bodied wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolate...

original wood case, Provenance: Zachys, February 2008br /"...dense ruby/purple color, aggressive new oak, loads of coconut, vanilla, and spice...

2cm or better, Provenance: Zachys, May 2008br /"...sappy, very complex earthy and mineral-infused flavors that are sweet, delicious, serious a...

one protruded cork, six with signs of old seepage, Provenance: Zachys, December 2012br /"...exudes Asian spice followed by tight, pure, conce...

Provenance: Zachys, May 2008br /"...spicy, pure, airy and elegant nose while displaying really lovely aromatic complexity that continues on th...

Provenance: Zachys, May 2008br /"One of the greatest wines of the vintage with one of the most complex and stunning panoply of still youthful ...