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The May 2020 Auction: Part 2

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Auction Ends: 5/14/2020 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #8. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Marey-Monge 2016

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 96 NM.
"The 2016 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, picked on September 27–28 at 27hL/ha, has a heavenly, perfumed nose of blackberry, briar, wet limestone, incense and pressed iris flowers, displaying much more fruit intensity than the Corton alongside. There are subtle graphite notes that develop with aeration - the old-school pencil box, though it is never more than a fleeting suggestion. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and quite rounded in the mouth, and that graphite tincture builds toward the second half. I adore the energy and balletic poise of this Romanée-Saint-Vivant as it deftly fans out toward the finish, exerting grip, but with the softest of touches, and offering deceiving weight and depth. A wine that exudes panache and sophistication. 1,304 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in-bottle tasting in London." Vinous, Feb 2019
Provenance: The Saffron Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $1,900

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