[Expert's remark: these Sempé Couronne decanters were filled by hand and are often quite roughly applied. The ageing on the capsule is correct, the capsule is authentic - ES] Sempe was founded in 1934 by Abel Sempe & have since built a reputation as one of the finest Armagnac houses in the world, endlessly sourcing the highest quality old & rare brandies. The lots offered are not new but second-hand and may have defects related to their age, bottle level, condition of the cork, label, or capsule, By bidding, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this condition without reservation, We recommend that you do not bid if you do not understand or accept the “second-hand” condition of the lot. Please note : This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit, due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit. Return : If you're unhappy with your purchase, we will offer a full refund on the price, but you'll need to email us within 14 days of receiving your items in order to let us know, In addition, lots need to be returned to us in the same condition as you received them within 14 days of notifying us that you wish to return them (please note that you will still be liable for all fees including commission and postage/shipping costs). Shipping ; Due to high temperatures, the shipment of your bottle may be delayed to prevent it from being damaged by high cold temperatures. Temperature fluctuations can damage wine or spirits, affecting their taste and quality. It is therefore common practice to suspend shipments during heat waves or cold snap, We ship from Monday to Thursday only, to avoid your bottle being unnecessarily held up over the weekend by the carrier. There are many public holidays and frequent strikes in France, so please do not be surprised if your package cannot be shipped during these periods, as this is beyond our control. Please contact us before bidding. Old bottles require a rigorous packaging protocol, which takes additional time and may delay delivery. Please contact us before bidding if you have a set date for a birthday or event.