The Spring 2013 Live Auction
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Lot 46
Estimate: $800
Lightly wrinkled capsules, 1 lightly glue stained, 6 nicked, 5 very lightly bin soiled, and 2 lightly scuffed labels, 1 label reapplied prior to SWA inspection.
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"The fabulous 2004 white Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of white Grenache and a little bit of Clairette. This is one of the richest, most honeyed Rayas whites I have tasted, and boasts good underlying acidity, beautiful purity, and loads of flowery exotic fruits in the aromas and flavors."
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"The fabulous 2004 white Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of white Grenache and a little bit of Clairette. This is one of the richest, most honeyed Rayas whites I have tasted, and boasts good underlying acidity, beautiful purity, and loads of flowery exotic fruits in the aromas and flavors."
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