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The February 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction Featuring The Tower Cellar

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Auction Ends: 2/15/2018 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #73. Latour 1959

Description: Consists of 7 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 20 JR.
"Dark crimson/ruby. Almost as deep as the 1982. Deeper than the 1961. Very, very fresh, and yet full. Rather old-fashioned, but miraculously lively. Minerals. Wonderful, full, and fully mature impact on the palate. Slightly dry end. Wonderful wine." JancisRobinson.com, 5 Oct 2005 (Tasted 5 May 2003)
Provenance: The Tower Cellar
Notes: 1 very top shoulder, 1 top shoulder, 4 high shoulder, 1 upper shoulder, 1 corroded and 4 nicked capsules, inventory sticker on 5 capsules, bin soiled, 1 wine stained, 1 torn, 1 marked, and 4 damp stained labels, 2 different importers, mixed releases.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $12,000

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