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The May 2018 Internet-Only Auction Part 2

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Auction Ends: 5/10/2018 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #10. du Tertre 1982

Description: Consists of 12 Bottles, 0.75L
Packaging: OWC.
Score: 90 VM.
"50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot: Amber-tinged red. Captivating nose offers tertiary aromas of faded rose, orange peel and spicecake, along with delicate nuances of strawberry, raspberry and vanilla. Fresh and juicy on entry, showing lovely, delicate red berry and floral flavors nicely extended on the back by lively acidity. Once again, the Cabernet Franc component is very obvious here and gives the wine a strongly floral personality. This very pretty midweight finishes long and pure . . ." Vinous, Jan 2012
Provenance: The Chanteur Cellar
Notes: OWC, damaged lid. 5 Base neck, 6 very top shoulder, 1 top shoulder, lightly wrinkled, 3 nicked capsules, damp stained, glue stained, bin soiled, mold stained, 3 nicked, lightly scuffed labels, 2 signs of slight past seepage.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $500

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