1892 Château d'Yquem discovered under chapel floor in Czech Republic
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1892 Château d'Yquem discovered under chapel floor in Czech Republic

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A stash of late 19th Century wines, including bottles of Château d'Yquem, has been discovered underneath a chapel floor in the Czech Republic. The find includes an 1892 vintage that was described as "impressively fresh."

The treasure is thought to have been hidden before its "Nazi collaborator" owners fled the region during the war. The discovery provides a rare glimpse into wine preservation from the late 1800s, with the Château d'Yquem bottles surviving decades concealed beneath the chapel structure.

Château d'Yquem is a prestigious Sauternes wine from Bordeaux, France, known for its sweet white wines and exceptional aging potential. The 1892 vintage represents a significant historical find for wine historians and collectors.

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