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Lot of 5 x Les Beaux Vins du Pays de l'Île de Beauté 1996 Rouge - French Corsican Red Wine




Quantity: 5 bottles (confirmed count)

Vintage: 1996

Origin: Corsica, France (Pays de l'Île de Beauté)

Condition: Used - Vintage Wine



Bottle Details


Bottle format: Standard 750ml wine bottles

Cap type: Cork closure with burgundy foil capsule

Label condition: Original labels present with vintage illustration of traditional Corsican sailing vessel (Tartane)

Label wear: Consistent with age and storage; some foxing and staining visible on labels, typical for 30-year-old vintage stock

Fill levels: Appear consistent across all bottles; no obvious leakage observed



Wine Specifications


Wine type: Dry red wine

Region: Corsica (Île de Beauté)

Vintage year: 1996

Bottle colour: Deep green glass

Producer: Les Beaux Vins du Pays de l'Île de Beauté



Condition Notes


These are vintage 1996 Corsican red wines, now 30 years old. Labels display authentic age-related patina with visible foxing, staining, and wear consistent with three decades of storage. All bottles retain original cork closures and foil capsules. No signs of seepage or significant leakage detected. Label illustrations remain legible, depicting traditional Corsican maritime heritage.



Vintage wines of this age are sold as-is. Buyers should be aware that cork condition, wine oxidation, and sediment accumulation are natural characteristics of aged wine. Storage history unknown. Bottles have not been professionally assessed for drinkability or collectible value. Purchasers are advised to have wines professionally evaluated by a sommelier or wine specialist prior to consumption or investment decisions.



Inclusions


All 5 bottles as photographed

Original labels and foil capsules intact



Not Included


Wine storage box or protective packaging

Certificate of authenticity or provenance documentation

Tasting notes or vintage assessment



Sold as one lot. No splitting. Buyer to inspect prior to bidding. These vintage Corsican wines represent a unique lot for collectors, wine enthusiasts, or those seeking authentic French regional wines from the 1996 vintage year.

Location of item: 9 Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina, NSW, Australia

** IT IS AN OFFENCE TO SELL OR SUPPLY TO OR OBTAIN LIQUOR ON BEHALF OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS **

 

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Auction Date:
22-Oct-2026 19:00
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