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The Spring 2012 Live Auction
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Estimate: $550
Very slightly protruding cork, scuffed capsule, very lightly bin soiled label, Establishment Riedel stamped label.
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96 · 91
96 WS "Superbly balanced, concentrated and complex. Packed with ripe pear, vanilla bean and butter character, it has the seamless texture expected in top Burgundies from this outstanding vintage. Offers a silky, velvety touch on the palate, a lingering, smooth yet succulent finish--in short, gives the experience that makes it worth collecting these expensive wines." 91 AM ...rich, full and detailed flavors that deliver absolutely lovely finishing complexity.
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96 WS "Superbly balanced, concentrated and complex. Packed with ripe pear, vanilla bean and butter character, it has the seamless texture expected in top Burgundies from this outstanding vintage. Offers a silky, velvety touch on the palate, a lingering, smooth yet succulent finish--in short, gives the experience that makes it worth collecting these expensive wines." 91 AM ...rich, full and detailed flavors that deliver absolutely lovely finishing complexity.
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