{"product_id":"antique-1870-chateau-lafite-rothschild-empty-wine-bottle-cruse-fils-freres-negociant-label-pre-phylloxera-blown-glass-with-shoulder-seal","title":"Antique 1870 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Empty Wine Bottle | Cruse \u0026 Fils Frères Négociant Label | Pre-Phylloxera Blown Glass With Shoulder Seal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis is an exceptional, museum-grade piece of wine history: an authentic, empty 1870 Château Lafite Rothschild empty wine bottle. This historic relic dates back to the legendary pre-phylloxera golden age of Bordeaux, produced from original, ungrafted vines before the devastating epidemic altered European vineyards forever. The front features its original paper merchant label from the elite 19th-century négociant house Cruse \u0026amp; Fils Frères, Bordeaux, who officially handled and bottled elite first-growth allocations during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe bottle itself is a spectacular specimen of late 19th-century glass manufacturing, featuring a deep, hand-formed kick-up punt base and an applied glass shoulder medallion\/seal that reads \"CHATEAU LAFITE GRAND VIN\" encircling a grapevine motif. The neck still retains its original gold-toned foil capsule collar around the hand-applied lip. On the reverse, a vintage handwritten cellar inventory sticker marked \"61\/65\" remains intact, hinting at its long-term archival provenance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eWhile full bottles of this exact 1870 Lafite vintage represent the pinnacle of rare wine collecting—evidenced by the historic April 2026 Sotheby's New York \"Immortal Vintages\" auction where a pristine 1870 magnum fetched a record-breaking $200,000—empty bottles with intact paper merchant labels and crisp shoulder seals are highly coveted trophies in their own right. They serve as premier display pieces for high-end interior designers, fine wine cellars, and historic glass enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAntique Wine Bottle (Empty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNégociant\/Bottler:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCruse \u0026amp; Fils Frères, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDark Olive Green Hand-Blown Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCirca 1870 (Over 150 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery Good Antique Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Body:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe glass structure is completely intact with no structural cracks or major chips. Natural manufacturing bubbles, striations, and slight irregularities inherent to late 19th-century hand-blown glass are present throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShoulder Medallion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrisp, deep, and fully legible three-dimensional glass seal with no fractures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaper Label:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginal paper merchant label is present and legible. It shows authentic signs of aging, including minor surface scuffing, edge wear, and elegant vertical wine staining\/patina running down the right-hand side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLip \u0026amp; Collar:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe applied mouth ring displays minor roughness along the rim edge beneath the weathered remnants of the gold foil wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a charming, authentic vintage paper cellar inventory sticker reading \"61\/65\" with light aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMichael Broadbent's Vintage Wine: Fifty Years of Tasting Three Centuries of Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMichael Broadbent MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn his masterwork, legendary wine auctioneer and critic Michael Broadbent notes that the 1870 vintage was one of the absolute greatest pre-phylloxera vintages in history, writing that it was a powerhouse wine of immense longevity. Broadbent famously discovered a fabled cache of the 1870 Lafite hidden away for nearly a century in the cellars of Scotland's historic Glamis Castle, confirming upon tasting that the vintage achieved absolute perfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-b425a84b-7fff-1203-0ea3-c2e41fcd5c74\"\u003eAs with all museum-quality vintage ephemera and historic cellar glass, this item is sold strictly as-found, as-described, and as-photographed. We maintain a policy of leaving all original surfaces, cellar dust, and historical paper wear completely untouched to preserve maximum investment value for the collector. Please review all high-resolution images carefully to anchor your own final evaluation before buying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. If you have any questions regarding the condition of the items, please ask and we will be more than happy to answer and\/or provide additional photos as requested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCustomer Service Commitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe truly value our customers and prioritize building lasting relationships through exceptional service. If you'd like additional photos or have questions about an item, we're more than happy to provide them promptly upon request. In the event of any concerns after purchase, please reach out to us as soon as possible--certainly before submitting feedback--so we can work together to resolve the matter swiftly and fairly. Our utmost focus is on customer satisfaction, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure every transaction is smooth, transparent, and positive for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44273066377259,"sku":"1160","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260626_160501.jpg?v=1782964832","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-1870-chateau-lafite-rothschild-empty-wine-bottle-cruse-fils-freres-negociant-label-pre-phylloxera-blown-glass-with-shoulder-seal","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}