Dessert wine sells for £75,000 for one bottle

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Dessert wine sells for £75,000 for one bottle

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http://www.reuters.com/video/2011/07/27 ... oChannel=5


I have a bottle of Madeira from that year, does that count? [cheers.gif]
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I see, belatedly, the 1811 Chateau d'Yquem looks very much like madeira - as 50+ year old vintages typically do. If it was properly cellared, I think it ought to be very drinkable. Quite a story!
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