The February 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 1004
Estimate: $170
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92WS
"Rich, meaty flavors are tight and complex, needing time to develop. Has accents of ripe cherry, currant and spicy oak that are well defined, with firm tannins on the aftertaste."
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Red
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"Rich, meaty flavors are tight and complex, needing time to develop. Has accents of ripe cherry, currant and spicy oak that are well defined, with firm tannins on the aftertaste."
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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.
Produces the world's most revered Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a mosaic of tiny, terroir-defined climats. Its hierarchy of village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards makes site the ultimate expression of quality.
Aloxe-Corton is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune, ringing the Corton hill and holding Premier Cru vineyards; it produces mostly firm, structured, earthy Pinot Noir reds built for medium-term aging.