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The Fall 2011 Internet Only Auction
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Lot 955
Estimate: $475
Top shoulder; lightly bin soiled and nicked label, label signed by R Nicholas Mondavi.
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97 Ā· 19.5
97 NM "Tasted at the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Reserve vertical. A similar hue to the 1976: exceptionally clear. The nose is very expressive, a bouquet with open arms, touches of molasses once again, peppermint, nutmeg and hint of lemongrass. Beautiful definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very fine tannins, perhaps more so than the 1976 although it does not have quite the same depth of concentration and complexity. But there is a compelling core of dates, spice, cooked meats, citrus lemon and candied orange peel. This is as good as any mature Claret I have tasted of similar age. Awesome." 19.5 Alex Hunt "Initially a double magnum was opened but found to be excessively evolved. The following note therefore relates to the standard-sized 'back-up' bottle served instead. Beautiful, only-slightly-bricked colour. Immediate, very aromatic nose: blackberries and sesame crisps. An extraordinary simultaneous fresh-savoury aspect. Staggering energy, symmetry and beauty. A lesson in intensity with grace. A lot of grip, again; drives across the palate. Gives no sense of 'age' whatsoever. Even after an hour in the glass, the aroma sings. Remarkable."
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97 NM "Tasted at the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Reserve vertical. A similar hue to the 1976: exceptionally clear. The nose is very expressive, a bouquet with open arms, touches of molasses once again, peppermint, nutmeg and hint of lemongrass. Beautiful definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very fine tannins, perhaps more so than the 1976 although it does not have quite the same depth of concentration and complexity. But there is a compelling core of dates, spice, cooked meats, citrus lemon and candied orange peel. This is as good as any mature Claret I have tasted of similar age. Awesome." 19.5 Alex Hunt "Initially a double magnum was opened but found to be excessively evolved. The following note therefore relates to the standard-sized 'back-up' bottle served instead. Beautiful, only-slightly-bricked colour. Immediate, very aromatic nose: blackberries and sesame crisps. An extraordinary simultaneous fresh-savoury aspect. Staggering energy, symmetry and beauty. A lesson in intensity with grace. A lot of grip, again; drives across the palate. Gives no sense of 'age' whatsoever. Even after an hour in the glass, the aroma sings. Remarkable."
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