The Summer 2015 Live Auction
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1 / 4Lot 20
Estimate: $850
1 x 0.5cm and 1 x 2cm from foil, 1 nicked and lightly corroded capsule, 1 x "dégorgé en Novembre 2003," 1 x original disgorgement, 2 different importers.
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98WS
"Absolutely brilliant. Still pale yellow in color, displaying a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors ranging from biscuit and coffee to vanilla, hazelnut and lead pencil, all on a dense firm structure. Completely fresh and really showing its stuff now, yet will develop with time."
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Sparkling
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"Absolutely brilliant. Still pale yellow in color, displaying a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors ranging from biscuit and coffee to vanilla, hazelnut and lead pencil, all on a dense firm structure. Completely fresh and really showing its stuff now, yet will develop with time."
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