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The April 2019 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part II

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Auction Ends: 4/18/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #395. Clos du Mont Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet 2010

Description: Consists of 2 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 99 RP.
"Possibly the finest example of the Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Papet since Mont Olivet’s unreal 1990, the 2010 is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, all aged in foudre. The grapes come from the estate’s oldest vines (50- to 105-years-old), which were planted in the famous sites of Mont Olivet and Bois Dauphin. A extraordinarily deep plum/purple color is followed by notes of balsam wood, raspberries, black currants, lavender, garrigue, kirsch, licorice and underbrush. This quintessential Chateauneuf du Pape smells like an open-air Provencal market. It is a full-bodied, full-throttle, multilayered wine with exceptional concentration, power and precision. While it can be approached now, it will not hit its prime for another 3-4 years, and should last for two decades given how well the 1990 continues to perform." Wine Advocate #203, Oct 2012
Notes: 2 Nicked capsule, lightly damp stained labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $240

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