Demo Auction

one 2.5cm, one 3cm, one 3.5cm, signs of old seepagebr /"Rich and full-bodied, with noticeable structure, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color...

one 1.5cm, two 2.5cm, one wine-stained label, signs of old seepagebr /"...this dark ruby-colored wine exhibits plenty of roasted herb notes in...

one 2cm, one 3cm, signs of old seepagebr /"The massive alcohol is well-concealed by the wine's spectacular extract and density. Low in aci...

one scuffed label, two torn labels, one with signs of old seepagebr /"...the wine is full-bodied and fat, with high levels of sweet fruit, a v...

3xChateauneuf du Pape Reserve Chateau Rayas 1999 (750ml) two different importers 1xChateauneuf du Pape Reserve Chateau Rayas 1999 (

one with signs of old seepagebr /"Opulent, with a boatload of glycerin, full body, a velvety texture, and fine length, it should turn out to b...

3xChateauneuf du Pape Reserve Chateau Rayas 2001 (750ml) 1xChateauneuf du Pape Reserve Chateau Rayas 2001 (1.5L) scuffed lab

br /"...the wine is dense and concentrated, with a broad, savory mouthfeel, sweet yet silky tannin, fabulous persistence, and a blockbuster fi...

one scuffed labelbr /"It is medium-bodied with sweet, ripe black cherry and raspberry notes, some crushed rocks, and that distinctive minerali...

one torn labelbr /"Full-bodied with a stunningly rich, concentrated mouthfeel, an explosive mid-palate, and a finish that lasts more than a mi...

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 ...

six lightly scuffed monopole tags, one lightly scuffed label, one slightly protruded cork, two with signs of old seepage, original wood casebr /“Th

original carton, Provenance: Zachys, May 2008 br /"...structured, firmly tannic, medium weight flavors that display fine delineation, excellen...

original wood casebr /"...an utterly brilliant nose...a wine of finesse and purity...notes of plum, mocha and coffee, it is one powerful wine ...

original wood casebr /"...dense, rich and very full-bodied flavors that explode in the mouth with a complex, pure and wonderfully sappy charac...

original wood casebr /"...extremely pure, indeed crystalline medium full flavors that are restrained and backward but not stern like those of ...

original cartonbr /"...dusty and moderately concentrated flavors that like the RSV exude a finely wrought sense of poise and harmony on the im...

two 6-pack original cartonsbr /"...sweet and rich flavors that offer good size and a real sense of volume in the mouth...91-93." BH 1/07.

two 6-pack original cartonsbr /"...focused, intense, vibrant and well-muscled full-bodied flavors that carry ample authority and punch on the ...

original cartonbr /"...opulent broad-scaled flavors that are strikingly concentrated and oozing with dry extract yet retain a fine sense of pr...

original cartonbr /"...concentrated, pure and detailed flavors wrapped in a wonderfully intense, balanced and strikingly long finish. This ooz...

two 6-pack original cartonsbr /"...sweet and impeccably well-balanced flavors that are sweet, delicious, rich, detailed and altogether serious...

one scuffed label, original wood casebr /"...sweet, pure and ultra refined full-bodied flavors that are harmonious and deep, with a driving te...

two 6-pack original cartonsbr /"...exquisitely detailed, pure and rich flavors that stain the palate with ample dry extract and there is serio...

two chipped wax capsules partially reveal corks, six with signs of old seepage, original wood case with damaged lidbr /"...detailed, balanced ...

eight with signs of old seepage, original wood case with damaged lidbr /"...that are in perfect keeping with the robust, muscled and powerful ...

two 6-pack original wood casesbr /"On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with a velvety palate impression tied ...

br /"There is more than enough verve and structure to support several decades of fine drinking...95." WA 4/12.

original cartonbr /"Firm yet beautifully integrated tannins provide the backdrop for the highly nuanced, expressive aromas and flavors that em...

damp-stained labels, one with signs of old seepagebr /"This remains youthful and extremely fresh...a great wine in every respect...this is mos...

br /"...plenty of freshness and verve to the concentrated, sappy and mouth coating flavors that possess superb detail on the hugely long and i...