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The January 2014 Internet-Only Auction Part 3
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Lot 1417
Estimate: $1,200
Nicked and lightly bin soiled label, #15745.
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97 · 94
97 WS "A ripe, opulent vintage that makes for a rich, almost thick Champagne that's packed with toasty aromas and assertive walnut and honey flavors that linger on the finish. For all the power and breadth, it's still lively and can age even longer." 94 WA "...it is amazing how much chalkiness and pure minerality comes through regardless. The 1982 is a pretty, complete Clos du Mesnil that shows the riper, open style of wine that this site is capable of in hotter years."
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Sparkling
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97 WS "A ripe, opulent vintage that makes for a rich, almost thick Champagne that's packed with toasty aromas and assertive walnut and honey flavors that linger on the finish. For all the power and breadth, it's still lively and can age even longer." 94 WA "...it is amazing how much chalkiness and pure minerality comes through regardless. The 1982 is a pretty, complete Clos du Mesnil that shows the riper, open style of wine that this site is capable of in hotter years."
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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 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.
The sole appellation for true Champagne, producing sparkling wines of finesse and complexity by traditional method from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
The world's most versatile white grape, producing everything from steely Chablis to rich, oaked whites. Its neutrality makes it a mirror of terroir and winemaking, and the foundation of white Burgundy and Champagne.