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The Winter 2015 Live Auction
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Estimate: $7,000
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"This is one of the finest white wines I have ever had the pleasure of drinking and represents for me the supreme expression of this vineyard. While I have had many great examples of Corton-Charlemagne over the years, none have ever quite encompassed the masculine power, minerality, breed, intensity and essence of wet rocks quite like this wine. Unlike so many 89s, the acid fruit/balance relative to the considerable extract is perfect. As if this weren't enough, the length this wine displays is so extraordinary that only a few of the best examples of Montrachet approach it. In short, I was simply in awe of a wine that is knocking on the door of perfection and best of all, this wine is still on the way up."
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"This is one of the finest white wines I have ever had the pleasure of drinking and represents for me the supreme expression of this vineyard. While I have had many great examples of Corton-Charlemagne over the years, none have ever quite encompassed the masculine power, minerality, breed, intensity and essence of wet rocks quite like this wine. Unlike so many 89s, the acid fruit/balance relative to the considerable extract is perfect. As if this weren't enough, the length this wine displays is so extraordinary that only a few of the best examples of Montrachet approach it. In short, I was simply in awe of a wine that is knocking on the door of perfection and best of all, this wine is still on the way up."
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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.
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.