Overview
DRC Montrachet Grand Cru 1986: identification and appraisal guide
A first appraisal of DRC Montrachet Grand Cru 1986 starts with honest photos of the wine bottle, its markings and the accessories kept with it. Present the date wording 1986 in context rather than as an isolated crop.
Identification details
- Producer: DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- Product name: DRC Montrachet Grand Cru 1986
- Category: wine
- Date or decade shown: 1986
- Wine style: White wine
- Marks and details to photograph: the producer, appellation, vintage, bottle size and bottle-base markings
The photos for DRC Montrachet Grand Cru 1986 need to make the maker or producer name DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and the date wording 1986 easy to read. Show the original case, purchase papers and other matching accessories alongside the item.
Photographs and condition
Capture the visible details in photos of front and back labels, capsule, closure, fill level, bottle base, case and accessories. Keep the item and its packaging in the same photo sequence.
To record condition clearly, photograph fill level, capsule, closure, labels, glass and original case. Leave marks and wear as found so the photos reflect the current condition.
Storage, accessories and handover
Maintain the bottle's present stable position until handover. Shield it from light, heat and temperature changes, minimise movement, and leave the capsule, cork, closure and label unchanged.
While the details are checked, keep each bottle with its own case, tissue, booklet, invoice and provenance documents.

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Use neutral light for the label, fill level, capsule or closure and any original case and include the full wine bottle in the sequence. Retain the original case, purchase papers and other matching accessories, even when they show wear.