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Legendary 130-year-old wine, hidden by suspected Nazi sympathizers, unveiled after decades under castle floor
Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech castle floor have been lovingly restored by the chateau that produced them some 130 years ago.
TL;DR
- Eight bottles of 130-year-old Chateau d'Yquem wine, made in 1892 and 1896, were discovered hidden under a Czech castle floor.
- The wine survived World War II and decades of communist rule, originally belonging to the Beaufort-Spontin family.
- Chateau d'Yquem restored the bottles, tasting a small quantity to ensure quality and replacing corks and capsules.
- Five full original bottles were returned to Becov, with the castle planning an exhibition of the collection.
- The entire collection of 136 bottles is valued at around $5 million, but the winery emphasizes its moral and historical significance.