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This illustrative scenario covers three bottles of 1985 Château Margaux. It focuses on consistency in the labels, fill levels, closures, wooden case and provenance among three bottles of the same vintage; it does not ...
This illustrative scenario covers three bottles of 1985 Château Margaux. It focuses on consistency in the labels, fill levels, closures, wooden case and provenance among three bottles of the same vintage; it does not represent an actual transaction.
Use parallel fields for all three bottles
For M85-01 through M85-03, separately transcribe the official wine, 1985 vintage, volume, ABV, bottling wording, front and back labels, and bottle base. A shared vintage must not conceal bottle-specific differences.
- Photograph the front labels and fill levels of all three bottles from the same angle.
- Record differences in label typography or batch bottle by bottle.
- Mark missing information only in the row for the affected bottle.
A consistency check does not fill one bottle’s gaps from another
Comparing the bottle height, glass, bottle base, closure, label position and wooden-case markings can reveal differences, but the other two bottles cannot supply values for a bottle whose photograph is missing.
- Take separate close-ups of closure damage and seepage.
- Match every compartment in the wooden case to its bottle number.
- Clearly mark a later replacement case or mixed case.
Track provenance and storage bottle by bottle
State whether a shared receipt, purchase record or cellar record covers all three bottles or only one of them. A difference in fill level may relate to the closure or storage and is only a clue for further checking.
- Record each handover and interruption in storage by date.
- Do not replace a cork, add wax or clean a label.
- The scenario’s conclusion stops at differences in evidence and risk.
Frequently asked questions
Can three bottles of the same vintage share one row?
No. Record identity and condition bottle by bottle, then perform a separate consistency comparison.
Can a missing back-label photograph for one bottle be replaced by photographs of the other two?
No. Mark the back label of that bottle as not seen and add a photograph.
Does this scenario describe three bottles that were sold?
No. It demonstrates only how to check several bottles from the same vintage.
Related resources on this site
Organise the records using the fields on this page
When documenting three bottles of 1985 Château Margaux, provide the labels, fill levels, closures, bottle bases, wooden case and provenance for every bottle from the same angle. You may send a numbered list and clear photographs via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784; getting in touch does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
