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The Spring 2012 Live Auction
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Lot 533
Estimate: $1,200
OWC. Two neck, two base neck, six very top shoulder, two top shoulder. Very lightly bin soiled labels.
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93RJW
". . . dark amber (darkest of the bunch); resiny, faintly balsamic nose; rich, dried apricot fruit with caramel edge, good acid; long finish . . ."
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". . . dark amber (darkest of the bunch); resiny, faintly balsamic nose; rich, dried apricot fruit with caramel edge, good acid; long finish . . ."
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
The world's largest fine-wine region, built around blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Divided by the Gironde estuary into the structured Left Bank and the plush, Merlot-led Right Bank, it is the historic benchmark for age-worthy claret and sweet Sauternes.
Produces the world's most celebrated sweet wines, made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc affected by noble rot. Rich, honeyed and remarkably long-lived, they balance sweetness with vibrant acidity.
Yields crisp, aromatic whites with citrus, herb and grassy notes. It shines in the Loire, Bordeaux blends and around the world for its refreshing zip.
Prized both for age-worthy dry whites and, when affected by noble rot, the great sweet wines of Sauternes. It offers waxy texture and honeyed depth.
