And you thought Port was expensive ... a wake up call

[Roy Hersh]

Roy

As we pass from one year to another, we look back and see that 2009 has proved a really interesting year. We have seen the uncertainties of 2008 dissipate, and the world’s appetite for the very finest vintages has been sustained. Prices of the finest wines in their greatest vintages continue to increase.

During these few days prior to the end of the year, we usually offer our existing clients the first opportunity to purchase from our forthcoming sale. Below are the top ten discounted items, you can find 100 others on the attached spreadsheet.

Cheval Blanc 2000 (100RP) 1 case GBP6,455 – EUR7,360 – USD10,520 per case.
La Mission Haut Brion 1982 (100RP) 1 case GBP7,020 – EUR8,000 – USD11,585 per case.
Lafite Rothschild 1996 (100RP) 3 bottles GBP750 – EUR855 – USD1,222 per bottle.
Latour 1961 (100RP) 2 bottles GBP2,533 – EUR2,888 – USD4,129 per bottle.
Le Pin 2000 (98RP) 2 bottles GBP2,250 – EUR2,565 – USD3,668 per bottle.
Leoville Las Cases 2000 (99RP) 1 case GBP2,472 – EUR2,280 – USD4,032 per case.
Sassicaia 1985 (100RP) 3 bottles GBP935 – EUR1,065 – USD1,505 per bottle.
D’Yquem 1988 (99RP) 3 bottles GBP261 – EUR298 – USD425 per bottle.
Montrachet, DRC 1983 (98RP) 1 magnum GBP6,078 – EUR6,928 – USD9,906
Penfold Grange 2002 (98RP) 1 case of 6 GBP954 – EUR1,086 – USD1,554 per case.

Discounts range from 5% to 20% from our list price, and quantities are limited so please let us know by reply as soon as possible to take advantage of this offer.

Thanking you for your continued business during 2009, and hoping to be of service to you in the year ahead.

Offered Ex cellars, London. Worldwide shipping is available.

Best Wishes,

Stephen Williams
The Antique Wine Company

[Andy Velebil]

It's from the land of over priced wines, what did you expect

[Roy Hersh]

They're not all from France, Andy.

[Andy Velebil]

They're not all from France, Andy.

yeah but the Penfolds isn't really that pricey per bottle when you break it down. As for the Sassicaia, there is always an exception

[Luc Gauthier]

It's from the land of over priced wines, what did you expect

Andy , don't forget the evil one . . . SAQ