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The July 2019 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 7/18/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #464. M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac 2005

Description: Consists of 6 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 96 RP.
"The blockbuster 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac shows classic garrigue notes intermixed with ground pepper, lavender, and sweet black currant and black cherry notes with hints of raspberry and olive. The wine is full-bodied has a boatload of tannin, fabulous concentration, and a finish of close to 50 seconds. This is a brilliant Barbe Rac . . . . The great terroiriste and biodynamic farmer of the northern Rhone, Michel Chapoutier, continues to display impressive talent for turning out strong wines from the southern Rhône . . ." Wine Advocate #173, Oct 2007
Provenance: The Souche Cellar
Notes: 2 Very lightly scuffed labels. 2 Different importers.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $425

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