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The December 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 1

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Auction Ends: 12/7/2017 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #16. La Conseillante 1999

Description: Consists of 6 Bottles, 0.75L
Region: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol.
Score: 94 NM.
"Tasted at the La Conseillante vertical at Chez Bruce. This was the real surprise of this blind vertical tasting-the '99 trumping the '98! It actually reflects my original assessment of this wine back at primeur. Here there is superb ripeness on the ebullient nose with ravishing scents of blackberry, cedar, cigar box and a touch of smoke. Good definition, the plum and blackberry fruit emerging with time (rather reluctantly I might add.) The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, not as complex as more recent vintage but very well balanced with the Cabernet Franc lending an attractive savoury/meaty edge towards the finish. Considering the growing season, this is a magnificent La Conseillante." Neal Martin, Wine Journal, May 2011
Provenance: The Lionne Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $400

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