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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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,739.63 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£756.58 |
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Brimming with distinction, Candale 1983, released by the revered Château de Candale, is a quintessential expression of the esteemed Saint-Émilion terroir. Renowned for its meticulous crafting process, the estate's vineyards are deeply rooted in limestone clay soils, gifting the Candale 1983's Merlot dominant blend with unparalleled sophistication. The 1983 vintage, a standout year in Bordeaux, is imbued with lush plum and ripe berry notes harmoniously woven with subtle spices and velvety tannins, culminating in a stylish, sustained finish. The grapes for Candale 1983 experienced a traditional vinification process in concrete vats, enhancing their natural characters. Post-fermentation, the wine aged in fine-grained, French oak barrels, adding layers of tantalising complexity. Château de Candale, with centuries of winemaking prowess, has respectfully preserved tradition while embracing innovation, producing the Candale 1983 that connoisseurs the world over rightly applaud. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,235.60 |
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Wine Spectator (91)Dense and powerful with tobacco, cherry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very firm with a long finish. Needs time; try after 1998.--The Bordeaux 50. -JS |
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Cognac | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£2,681.36 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,759.45 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£3,727.45 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 86 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£510.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86)In decline, the 1983 Ducru-Beaucaillou is showing notes of asphalt, earth, compost, and peppery, herb-tinged black fruits. The aromas in the attack exhibit good complexity, but then the wine becomes attenuated, even desiccated in the finish. The wine is medium-bodied and needs to be drunk up. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006. Last tasted, 5/02. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£11,388.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 88 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,324.09 |
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Wine Advocate (88)A somewhat controversial Haut-Brion, this wine reached full maturity at a shockingly fast pace and seems now to be giving signs of cracking up. A very earthy, melted asphalt, creosote-like nose intermixed with compost, decaying autumnal vegetation, and herb-tinged fruit is actually more appealing than it might sound. In the mouth the wine is fleshy, medium-bodied, relatively lush, but the garnet color is showing considerable amber, and the finish starts to dry out after the wine sits in the glass for just a mere five minutes. And of course, I have tasted this wine from pristinely stored bottles, so I suspect those that have been less than perfectly stored are probably already in serious decline. Anticipated maturity: Now. Drink up. Last tasted, 11/02. |
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1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£8,187.95 |
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Indulge in the rare beauty of Karuizawa Single Malt Noh Whisky - The Mask of Chorei Beshimi Sherry Butt Single Cask No 7576 28YO Bottled 2012 1983, regarded as a masterpiece among whisky connoisseurs. This exquisitely rich single malt has spent 28 years maturing in Sherry casks, intensifying its unique character and depth of taste. Produced at the esteemed Karuizawa distillery, nestled in the Japanese Alps, this whisky reflects the site's glorious natural surroundings. Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2012, the whisky is scarce yet well-preserved. The distillery's commitment to traditional production methods imparts an unmatched class, regarded as a reflection of Japanese craftsmanship at its finest. Karuizawa Single Malt Noh Whisky - The Mask of Chorei Beshimi Sherry Butt Single Cask No 7576 28YO Bottled 2012 1983 offers notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a hint of smoke, culminating in a gloriously long, warming finish that delights the senses. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£10,485.60 |
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James Suckling (96)This is Lafite. Prune and spices, with a cedar and wet tobacco character on the nose. Even tea. Full and rich with a dark China tea and cedar character. Just a hint of chocolate. Opens in the glass like a genie. Amazing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£776.00 |
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James Suckling (96)This is Lafite. Prune and spices, with a cedar and wet tobacco character on the nose. Even tea. Full and rich with a dark China tea and cedar character. Just a hint of chocolate. Opens in the glass like a genie. Amazing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£4,542.04 |
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James Suckling (96)This is Lafite. Prune and spices, with a cedar and wet tobacco character on the nose. Even tea. Full and rich with a dark China tea and cedar character. Just a hint of chocolate. Opens in the glass like a genie. Amazing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,358.40 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 78 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,443.60 |
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Wine Advocate (78)Tasted at the château, the 1983 Montrose, picked between 27 September and 13 October, was quite deep at the core but showing some bricking on the rim. The nose feels fatigued and leathery, an ephemeral bouquet that could blow away in the lightest wind. The palate is light-bodied, angular and hollow, a large hole where the fruit ought to be and then it tapers to a severe, raw and slightly vegetal finish. Robert Parker lambasted the 1983, which given the reputation of the property and the fact that it was not a terrible growing season like the following year, should have been much much better. This is outshone by the 1984—enough said. Tasted September 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£702.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dark crimson and rather luxurious-looking. Very polished and sumptuous – beautifully-knit nose. Very polished tannins and quite a bit of tannin tucked away on the end. Not heavy but a class act. First-growth quality confirmed. Super fresh and clean on the finish. At peak now. Not that concentrated. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,975.20 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Extremely well polished and fresh with plummy, toasted oak character. Medium-bodied with medium silky tannins and a long delicate finish. Drinkable now.--The Bordeaux 50. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,358.80 |
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Wine Spectator (93)What you'd expect from such a legendary estate. Wonderful palate impression with silky, rich fruit. Plenty of blackberry and chocolate character, has a full body and medium finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£21,391.20 |
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Wine Spectator (93)What you'd expect from such a legendary estate. Wonderful palate impression with silky, rich fruit. Plenty of blackberry and chocolate character, has a full body and medium finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,989.85 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£749.80 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Like most of the Cordier 1983s, Talbot is an unqualified success. The big nose of woodsy, herbal, and cassis-like fruit leaps from the glass. Jammy and full-bodied, with some viscosity and thick, chewy, port-like flavors, this full throttle yet soft, supple wine is ideal for drinking now and over the next 10 years. Last tasted, 5/93. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£749.05 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 81 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,888.06 |
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Wine Advocate (81)This wine continues to be one of the most indifferent Trotanoy's made in the last thirty years. I am at a loss to understand why the 1983 is so muted, dull, and monolithic. It possesses a medium-ruby color, and a straightforward, indifferent nose of berry fruit and spices. Shallow but pleasant, with soft, uninspiring flavors presented in a compact, straightforward style, this wine finishes briskly. Given the vintage and the greatness of this vineyard, Trotanoy remains one of 1983's most notable disappointments. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Last tasted, 4/93. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,439.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£592.00 |
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Brimming with distinction, Candale 1983, released by the revered Château de Candale, is a quintessential expression of the esteemed Saint-Émilion terroir. Renowned for its meticulous crafting process, the estate's vineyards are deeply rooted in limestone clay soils, gifting the Candale 1983's Merlot dominant blend with unparalleled sophistication. The 1983 vintage, a standout year in Bordeaux, is imbued with lush plum and ripe berry notes harmoniously woven with subtle spices and velvety tannins, culminating in a stylish, sustained finish. The grapes for Candale 1983 experienced a traditional vinification process in concrete vats, enhancing their natural characters. Post-fermentation, the wine aged in fine-grained, French oak barrels, adding layers of tantalising complexity. Château de Candale, with centuries of winemaking prowess, has respectfully preserved tradition while embracing innovation, producing the Candale 1983 that connoisseurs the world over rightly applaud. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,235.60 |
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Wine Spectator (91)Dense and powerful with tobacco, cherry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very firm with a long finish. Needs time; try after 1998.--The Bordeaux 50. -JS |
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Cognac | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,075.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,463.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£3,103.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 86 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£510.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86)In decline, the 1983 Ducru-Beaucaillou is showing notes of asphalt, earth, compost, and peppery, herb-tinged black fruits. The aromas in the attack exhibit good complexity, but then the wine becomes attenuated, even desiccated in the finish. The wine is medium-bodied and needs to be drunk up. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006. Last tasted, 5/02. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£11,388.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 88 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,097.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88)A somewhat controversial Haut-Brion, this wine reached full maturity at a shockingly fast pace and seems now to be giving signs of cracking up. A very earthy, melted asphalt, creosote-like nose intermixed with compost, decaying autumnal vegetation, and herb-tinged fruit is actually more appealing than it might sound. In the mouth the wine is fleshy, medium-bodied, relatively lush, but the garnet color is showing considerable amber, and the finish starts to dry out after the wine sits in the glass for just a mere five minutes. And of course, I have tasted this wine from pristinely stored bottles, so I suspect those that have been less than perfectly stored are probably already in serious decline. Anticipated maturity: Now. Drink up. Last tasted, 11/02. |
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1 | - |
In Bond
£6,810.00 |
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Indulge in the rare beauty of Karuizawa Single Malt Noh Whisky - The Mask of Chorei Beshimi Sherry Butt Single Cask No 7576 28YO Bottled 2012 1983, regarded as a masterpiece among whisky connoisseurs. This exquisitely rich single malt has spent 28 years maturing in Sherry casks, intensifying its unique character and depth of taste. Produced at the esteemed Karuizawa distillery, nestled in the Japanese Alps, this whisky reflects the site's glorious natural surroundings. Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2012, the whisky is scarce yet well-preserved. The distillery's commitment to traditional production methods imparts an unmatched class, regarded as a reflection of Japanese craftsmanship at its finest. Karuizawa Single Malt Noh Whisky - The Mask of Chorei Beshimi Sherry Butt Single Cask No 7576 28YO Bottled 2012 1983 offers notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a hint of smoke, culminating in a gloriously long, warming finish that delights the senses. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£10,485.60 |
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James Suckling (96)This is Lafite. Prune and spices, with a cedar and wet tobacco character on the nose. Even tea. Full and rich with a dark China tea and cedar character. Just a hint of chocolate. Opens in the glass like a genie. Amazing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£644.00 |
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James Suckling (96)This is Lafite. Prune and spices, with a cedar and wet tobacco character on the nose. Even tea. Full and rich with a dark China tea and cedar character. Just a hint of chocolate. Opens in the glass like a genie. Amazing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£3,769.00 |
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James Suckling (96)This is Lafite. Prune and spices, with a cedar and wet tobacco character on the nose. Even tea. Full and rich with a dark China tea and cedar character. Just a hint of chocolate. Opens in the glass like a genie. Amazing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,358.40 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 78 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,443.60 |
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Wine Advocate (78)Tasted at the château, the 1983 Montrose, picked between 27 September and 13 October, was quite deep at the core but showing some bricking on the rim. The nose feels fatigued and leathery, an ephemeral bouquet that could blow away in the lightest wind. The palate is light-bodied, angular and hollow, a large hole where the fruit ought to be and then it tapers to a severe, raw and slightly vegetal finish. Robert Parker lambasted the 1983, which given the reputation of the property and the fact that it was not a terrible growing season like the following year, should have been much much better. This is outshone by the 1984—enough said. Tasted September 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£702.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dark crimson and rather luxurious-looking. Very polished and sumptuous – beautifully-knit nose. Very polished tannins and quite a bit of tannin tucked away on the end. Not heavy but a class act. First-growth quality confirmed. Super fresh and clean on the finish. At peak now. Not that concentrated. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,975.20 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Extremely well polished and fresh with plummy, toasted oak character. Medium-bodied with medium silky tannins and a long delicate finish. Drinkable now.--The Bordeaux 50. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
£1,963.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)What you'd expect from such a legendary estate. Wonderful palate impression with silky, rich fruit. Plenty of blackberry and chocolate character, has a full body and medium finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£21,391.20 |
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Wine Spectator (93)What you'd expect from such a legendary estate. Wonderful palate impression with silky, rich fruit. Plenty of blackberry and chocolate character, has a full body and medium finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,655.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
£612.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Like most of the Cordier 1983s, Talbot is an unqualified success. The big nose of woodsy, herbal, and cassis-like fruit leaps from the glass. Jammy and full-bodied, with some viscosity and thick, chewy, port-like flavors, this full throttle yet soft, supple wine is ideal for drinking now and over the next 10 years. Last tasted, 5/93. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
£621.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 81 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,552.00 |
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Wine Advocate (81)This wine continues to be one of the most indifferent Trotanoy's made in the last thirty years. I am at a loss to understand why the 1983 is so muted, dull, and monolithic. It possesses a medium-ruby color, and a straightforward, indifferent nose of berry fruit and spices. Shallow but pleasant, with soft, uninspiring flavors presented in a compact, straightforward style, this wine finishes briskly. Given the vintage and the greatness of this vineyard, Trotanoy remains one of 1983's most notable disappointments. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Last tasted, 4/93. |
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