Selection with Condition Photos
At Cru World Wine, we understand that bottle condition is crucial when it comes to purchasing wine, especially when buying back vintage wines. That's why we've created our "Selection with Condition Photos" page - a curated selection of wines that includes detailed photos of each bottle, so you can make an informed decision before making a purchase. Our photos show the condition of the bottle, including any signs of wear or damage, giving you the confidence to make an informed purchase decision.
Selection with Condition Photos
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Piedmont | 6 | - |
Inc. VAT
£941.05 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£671.36 |
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Immerse yourself in the distinguished world of wine connoisseurship with the Batasiolo Barolo Kiola 1961. Expertly produced in the prestigious Barolo region of Italy by the Beni di Batasiolo vineyards, this wine exudes elegance and finesse. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, handpicked then meticulously aged for over three years in French oak barrels, the 1961 vintage is known for its time-honored allure and profound complexity. The Batasiolo Barolo Kiola 1961 captures an enchanting palate of wild berries, dried petals, and earthy undertones, complemented by an expansive, velvety texture. This bottle stands as a testament to Batasiolo's five generations-long commitment to winemaking excellence, cementing their place as a luminary in the Italian wine scene. Bask in the decadent experience of the Batasiolo Barolo Kiola 1961, a transcendent vintage that presides as one of the finest embodiments of Barolo mastery. Essential for the seasoned connoisseur or those seeking the sublime artistry of fine wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£3,492.49 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,966.80 |
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Bordeaux | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£996.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 20 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£3,504.49 |
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Jancis Robinson (20)Magnum disgorged 1981 for the royal wedding. Pale amber. Amazingly it smells like Dom Pérignon. Notes of putty! Excellent mousse – hugely lively. You would really think this was decades younger than it is. Extraordinary. Lemony. Dry on the finish, but wonderfully vital, well-balanced fruit and autolysis on the mid palate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£4,027.20 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Port-like, with an unctuous texture, and a dark garnet color with considerable amber at the edge, the 1961 Latour possesses a viscosity and thickness. One of the three bottles served at the Chateau's tasting revealed a surprisingly aggressive, minty, herbaceous nose, but the other two bottles were liquid perfection, exhibiting fragrant, cedary, truffle, leather, mineral, and sweet, jammy aromatics, full-bodied, voluptuous textures, exquisite purity and concentration, and a layered, highly-nuanced finish that represents the essence of compellingly great wine. The 1961 has been fully mature for over 15 years, but it seems to get richer, holding onto its succulence and fat, and developing more aromatic nuances without losing any sweetness or concentration. An extraordinary wine, it is unquestionably one of the Bordeaux legends of the century! Anticipated maturity: now-2025 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£592.80 |
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Wine Advocate (87)The 1961 is very good but not in the top class of wines from this vintage. Certainly rich, flavorful, and concentrated with fruit, this wine represents a rather rare phenomenon for Poyferre during a period of mediocrity. Dark ruby, with an attractive cedary, spicy, mature bouquet, on the palate, the 1961 Leoville-Poyferre is deep, supple, ripe, and long, but fully mature. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/80. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£350.40 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,711.20 |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£10,704.37 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Of the three benchmark la Chapelles ('90, '78 and '61), the 1961 Hermitage la Chapelle is the largest, most massive and over-the-top of the trio. Offering a stunning - literally off the charts - bouquet of truffles, soy sauce, smoked meats, coffee bean and wood smoke, it is the absolute essence of this cuvee and of the magical, south-facing Hermitage Hill from where it comes. Thick, unctuous and massive on the palate, I can only imagine what this beast of a wine must have tasted like in its youth. I also wish every winemaker/person who comments about a wine being too big, too rich, or too over-the-top could have a glass of this elixir. It's certainly fully mature, yet it still amazingly has sweet tannin and no shortage of fruit or texture. Given its mid-palate density, it will most likely be a 100-year wine. Still, why wait? |
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Piedmont | 6 | - |
In Bond
£781.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£541.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the distinguished world of wine connoisseurship with the Batasiolo Barolo Kiola 1961. Expertly produced in the prestigious Barolo region of Italy by the Beni di Batasiolo vineyards, this wine exudes elegance and finesse. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, handpicked then meticulously aged for over three years in French oak barrels, the 1961 vintage is known for its time-honored allure and profound complexity. The Batasiolo Barolo Kiola 1961 captures an enchanting palate of wild berries, dried petals, and earthy undertones, complemented by an expansive, velvety texture. This bottle stands as a testament to Batasiolo's five generations-long commitment to winemaking excellence, cementing their place as a luminary in the Italian wine scene. Bask in the decadent experience of the Batasiolo Barolo Kiola 1961, a transcendent vintage that presides as one of the finest embodiments of Barolo mastery. Essential for the seasoned connoisseur or those seeking the sublime artistry of fine wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,904.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,966.80 |
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Bordeaux | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£996.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 20 (JR) |
In Bond
£2,914.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (20)Magnum disgorged 1981 for the royal wedding. Pale amber. Amazingly it smells like Dom Pérignon. Notes of putty! Excellent mousse – hugely lively. You would really think this was decades younger than it is. Extraordinary. Lemony. Dry on the finish, but wonderfully vital, well-balanced fruit and autolysis on the mid palate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£4,027.20 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Port-like, with an unctuous texture, and a dark garnet color with considerable amber at the edge, the 1961 Latour possesses a viscosity and thickness. One of the three bottles served at the Chateau's tasting revealed a surprisingly aggressive, minty, herbaceous nose, but the other two bottles were liquid perfection, exhibiting fragrant, cedary, truffle, leather, mineral, and sweet, jammy aromatics, full-bodied, voluptuous textures, exquisite purity and concentration, and a layered, highly-nuanced finish that represents the essence of compellingly great wine. The 1961 has been fully mature for over 15 years, but it seems to get richer, holding onto its succulence and fat, and developing more aromatic nuances without losing any sweetness or concentration. An extraordinary wine, it is unquestionably one of the Bordeaux legends of the century! Anticipated maturity: now-2025 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£592.80 |
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Wine Advocate (87)The 1961 is very good but not in the top class of wines from this vintage. Certainly rich, flavorful, and concentrated with fruit, this wine represents a rather rare phenomenon for Poyferre during a period of mediocrity. Dark ruby, with an attractive cedary, spicy, mature bouquet, on the palate, the 1961 Leoville-Poyferre is deep, supple, ripe, and long, but fully mature. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/80. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£350.40 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,711.20 |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£8,917.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Of the three benchmark la Chapelles ('90, '78 and '61), the 1961 Hermitage la Chapelle is the largest, most massive and over-the-top of the trio. Offering a stunning - literally off the charts - bouquet of truffles, soy sauce, smoked meats, coffee bean and wood smoke, it is the absolute essence of this cuvee and of the magical, south-facing Hermitage Hill from where it comes. Thick, unctuous and massive on the palate, I can only imagine what this beast of a wine must have tasted like in its youth. I also wish every winemaker/person who comments about a wine being too big, too rich, or too over-the-top could have a glass of this elixir. It's certainly fully mature, yet it still amazingly has sweet tannin and no shortage of fruit or texture. Given its mid-palate density, it will most likely be a 100-year wine. Still, why wait? |
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