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The December 2019 Auction: Part 2

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Auction Ends: 12/12/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #261. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg 2005

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 98+ AG.
"Huge beams of tannin are present but nearly covered by the sheer intensity the fruit. Black cherry, plum, mint, lavender and graphite give the 2005 much of its gravitas. Tonight, the 2005 is insanely beautiful and absolutely stellar, and I say that never having truly fallen for the domaine’s Richebourg. The 2005, though, well, it simply will not be denied .... The private dining room of David Chang’s Momofuku Ko was the site of this recent birthday dinner. The food and wine were both terrific, but as always, it’s the people who make an event special. Over the years, this group has tasted some pretty special wines together. That was once again the case on this night. Sommeliers John Slover and Chase Sinzers did a fabulous job keeping up with the pace and ensuring each wine was served at the optimal temperature." Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, May 2016
Provenance: The Red River Cellar
Notes: Very lightly scuffed, very lightly bin soiled label. #01962.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $3,250

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