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The December 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 1616
Estimate: $800
Each bottle in original gift box, fills at foil, one lightly corroded capsule. Dégorgé en Avril 2000.
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94WS
"Dried flowers, whole-grain biscuit and tobacco come to mind with this muscular 1990. There is even a grainy texture along with the spice and oxidative notes, adding to its sense of power. Culminates in a dry, biscuity aftertaste. A Champagne for food."
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Sparkling
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"Dried flowers, whole-grain biscuit and tobacco come to mind with this muscular 1990. There is even a grainy texture along with the spice and oxidative notes, adding to its sense of power. Culminates in a dry, biscuity aftertaste. A Champagne for food."
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The northerly region that gives its name to the world's most celebrated sparkling wine, made by secondary fermentation in bottle from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Chalky soils and a cool climate yield wines of finesse and longevity.
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