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The May 2020 Auction: Part 4

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Auction Ends: 5/28/2020 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #11. Gruaud-Larose 1979

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 91-93 NM.
"This has everything I look for in a great claret. The nose is sweet at first, almost Pomerol like, developing into a lovely savory nose with scents of roast beef. The palate has a wonderful balance, superb acidity and impressive concentration. The austerity at the end balanced by the lovely sweet mid-palate. Definitely at its peak now. Checking Robert Parker's guide, in 1991 he believed the wine would be past it by 2000. Well, I think he'll have a pleasant surprise when he retastes this." Neal Martin, Wine Journal, Jun 2003
Provenance: The Bouvreuil Cellar
Notes: Base neck, very lightly scuffed, very lightly scuffed, very lightly torn labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $45

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