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The Bigger the Better

Large-format bottles attract attention at auction and at parties

By Peter D. Meltzer

Big bottles are fetching big dollars at auction. Last December at Zachys, a lot containing 33 imperials (each equal to eight 750ml bottles) of classified Bordeaux from the 1982 vintage sold for a whopping.....

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