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The November 2019 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 11/21/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #3. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton Prince Florent de Mérode 2015

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 93 AM.
"From parcels measuring 0.57 ha in Clos du Roi, 1.2 ha in Bressandes and 0.5 ha in Renardes though only 1.74 ha of this are currently in production. A ripe but reasonably fresh array mixes both red currant and dark berry aromas that are liberally laced with notes of various floral, sauvage and earth nuances. There is first-rate volume and power to the serious, intense and overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the robust, moderately rustic and impressively long finish. To my way of viewing the progression made by this wine since the first vintage under the Domaine's auspices in 2009, this is beginning to resemble a true Corton. I would expect that as the different system of viticulture and replanting to higher quality vines begins to have their inevitable effects that this will continue to improve. Note that while this is certainly a big and structured wine, it's not so youthfully backward that it won't be approachable relatively young, at least in the context of what is typical for a classic Corton." Burghound.com, Jan 15, 2018
Provenance: The Yuzu Cellar
Notes: Lightly damp stained, lightly glue stained, very lightly scuffed label, #00686.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $1,900

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