Le Clos, a fine wine and luxury spirits retailer in Dubai, has launched a complete and unique collection of grange wine spanning 60 years for sale for AUD660,000 ($567,026).

Using its expertise to source these vintages, Le Clous curated 60 years of Australian wine history in 61 bottles. It is located at the Dubai International Airport.

It includes the rare Grange 1953 Cabernet Sauvignon and the most recent 2010 Penfolds Grange launched last month to mark the 60th consecutive release of the wine The makers of Penfolds Grange have worked closely in collaboration with Le Clos to certify the collection, including the re-corking of six vintages by Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago.

Le Clos has created an innovative proposition for sale, allowing the eventual buyer to admire the unbroken chain of vintages as part of a complete collector's set, as well as an additional two vintages from each decade, for them to taste and enjoy, said a statement.

Oliver Dixon, head of Wine at Le Clos, said: "The fact that we are hugely passionate about our customers has been the real driver in creating this collection. At Le Clos we are incredibly proud to have collated what is the most complete and unique Grange set in the world. We are excited to bring something so rare to wine lovers and enthusiasts travelling to and through Dubai."

"We are delighted that Le Clos has curated the complete 60 years of Penfolds Grange vintages, which comprises 61 bottles, and has now made it available to buy at the crossroads of the world inDubai. With an established reputation for bringing rare and unique products to market, Le Clos is an ideal location to bring the Penfolds Grange story to global consumers,” said Gago.

Le Clos transported the wine collection with care in climate controlled storage, 12,000km to its new home in Dubai, working in partnership with Emirates Group companies' dnata, Skycargo and Freightworks, said the statement.

The retailer has created a bespoke, climate controlled installation designed to display its 'jewel in the crown' in-store, with a video and microsite which details the historical timeline and story of Grange for customers to enjoy at their leisure, in the airport or online via the Le Clos website. - TradeArabia News Service