JOHN KAPON

458 Château Montrose - Vintage 2005St. Estephe1x12 bottle owc“...is an exceptionally tannic, broodingly backward offeringdisplaying a dense ruby/purple color along witha provocative perfume of crushed rocks, flowers, cassis,black raspberries, and blueberries. It continues toadd weight and richness, good traits considering thesubstantial, forbiddingly high tannin levels and zestyacidity. If you are over the age of fifty, this backward,powerful wine will probably be more enjoyable to yourdescendants.”(95pts)Above 6 half-bottles per lot US$1700-2200and 12 bottlesper lot HK$13600-18000459 Château Palmer - Vintage 2005Margaux1x6 magnum owc“...should continue to improve, and may merit an evenhigher score after additional aging. Stunningly rich andpowerful, the dark purple-tinged 2005 Palmer is a blendof 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% PetitVerdot. Aromas of incense, burning embers, black currants,plums, licorice, and flowers are followed by afull-bodied Margaux with more weight and power eventhan its nearby first-growth rival, Château Margaux. Theabundant acidity and tannins are beautifully coated bythe wine s exceptional fruit extract and overall harmonyand richness. It is so concentrated that one is hardpressed to find even a hint of new oak.”(97pts)6 magnums per lot US$2600-3500per lot HK$20000-28000PARCEL LOTS 460-461460 Château Pape Clement - Vintage 2005Graves1x12 bottle owc“Probably the greatest Pape-Clement ever made, thedense purple-colored 2005 (a blend of 55% Merlot and45% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits sumptuous notes ofsmoky scorched earth, graphite, melted licorice, andblackberries. Once past the exquisite perfume, the winereveals full body, extraordinary concentration, plentyof chocolate, smoke, cassis, and blackberry flavors,and that unmistakable volcanic ash-like earthiness thatcomes from this appellation.”(98pts)12 bottles per lot US$1500-2000per lot HK$12000-16000461 12 bottles per lot US$1500-20001x12 bottle owcper lot HK$12000-16000462 NO LOT463 Château Pavie - Vintage 2005St. Emilion1x6 magnum owc“...exhibits a thick-looking purple color to the rim aswell as an exquisite perfume of blueberry and blackberryliqueur, unsmoked cigar tobacco, crushed rocks, dampearth, and hints of truffles and incense. The vineyard slimestone soils have provided massive concentration, alaser-like precision, fresh, zesty acidity, and massive tannin.Despite the wine s enormous concentration and intensity,there is a lightness to its style.”(98+pts)6 magnums per lot US$3000-4000per lot HK$24000-32000464 Château Pétrus - Vintage 2000Pomerol1x6 bottle owc“From the bottle, it is a perfect wine The color is inkyplum/purple to the rim and the nose scents of smoke,blackberries, cherries, licorice, and an unmistakabletruffle/underbrush element. On the palate, this enormouseffort is reminiscent of dry vintage port, with fabulousripeness, a huge, unctuous texture, enormous body, and acolossal 65-second finish.”(100pts)從 酒 瓶 已 能 看 出 此 酒 之 完 美 , 可 媲 美 1998。 杯 邊 呈墨 黑 的 李 子 / 紫 色 。 氣 味 帶 煙 燻 、 黑 莓 、 櫻 桃 、 甘 草和 明 顯 的 松 露 菌 及 其 他 野 菌 幽 香 。 在 口 中 卻 使 人 聯想 到 陳 年 的 老 砵 酒 , 熟 透 無 比 , 有 滑 溜 質 感 , 巨 大酒 身 和 65 秒 的 澎 湃 收 結 。(100 分 )6 bottles per lot US$20000-30000per lot HK$160000-240000PARCEL LOTS 465-466465 Château Pétrus - Vintage 2005Pomerol1x6 bottle banded owc“A sleeping giant. Dark ruby in color, showing aromas ofblackberry, c pe and green olive, with a hint of mineral.Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a supercaressingmouthfeel. Turns to coffee, dark chocolate and berry.Chewy yet balanced. Very, very long in the mouth. Thefinish is absolutely breathtaking.”(100pts WS)仍 是 沉 睡 的 巨 人 。 深 紅 寶 石 色 , 帶 有 黑 莓 、 牛 肝 菌和 青 橄 欖 , 以 及 微 微 的 礦 物 氣 味 。 酒 身 豐 厚 , 單 寧極 之 幼 細 , 口 感 柔 滑 無 比 。 稍 後 轉 為 咖 啡 、 黑 巧 克力 和 莓 子 味 。 非 常 黏 口 但 平 衡 , 收 結 非 常 長 久 , 幾令 人 透 不 過 氣 。(100 分 WS)6 bottles per lot US$18000-24000per lot HK$144000-200000466 6 bottles per lot US$18000-240001x6 bottle banded owc per lot HK$144000-200000467 NO LOT134 Acker Merrall & Condit (Asia) Ltd. 1902B, 19/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, Hong Kong ∙ Tel. +852.2525.0538 ∙ Fax +852.2525.0598 ∙ Email: info@ackerasia.com