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The Spring 2016 Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Estimate: $140
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"Bright ruby-red. Superripe, floral aromas of red berries, mocha and mint. Creamy-sweet yet tangy and vibrant in the mouth; seamless and quite concentrated. Finishes firmly tannic but the tannins are supple and fine. Very subtle and very persistent on the aftertaste."
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"Bright ruby-red. Superripe, floral aromas of red berries, mocha and mint. Creamy-sweet yet tangy and vibrant in the mouth; seamless and quite concentrated. Finishes firmly tannic but the tannins are supple and fine. Very subtle and very persistent on the aftertaste."
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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.
Bonnes-Mares is a Grand Cru straddling Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing powerful, dense yet perfumed Pinot Noir reds that combine muscle with finesse and reward long cellaring.
Produces steely, mineral Chardonnay from Kimmeridgian limestone in Burgundy's cool north, prized for precision, purity and saline drive.
Chambertin is a Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing majestic, powerful and deeply structured Pinot Noir reds of great concentration, complexity and exceptional aging potential.
Produces the most delicate and perfumed reds of the Cote de Nuits, prized for floral elegance and silky texture.
Chapelle-Chambertin is a Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing elegant, perfumed Pinot Noir reds that are more delicate and floral than neighboring Chambertin yet still age gracefully.
Charmes-Chambertin is a Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing supple, rounded and charming Pinot Noir reds marked by soft red fruit and relatively approachable, silky texture.
Chassagne-Montrachet is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune with numerous Premier Crus, renowned above all for rich, nutty, mineral Chardonnay whites, though it also makes firm Pinot Noir reds.
Clos de Vougeot is a large walled Grand Cru in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing full-bodied, earthy Pinot Noir reds; quality varies widely by parcel and grower given its many owners.
Corton is the Cote de Beaune's principal red Grand Cru, spanning the Corton hill across Aloxe-Corton and neighbors, producing powerful, tannic and structured Pinot Noir reds needing time to soften and unfold.
Corton-Charlemagne is a white Grand Cru on the Corton hill in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune, producing rich, powerful and mineral Chardonnay whites of great structure, aromatic complexity and remarkable aging potential.
Echezeaux is a Grand Cru near Vosne-Romanee in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing elegant, perfumed Pinot Noir reds of red-fruit finesse; style varies across its large, parcel-divided vineyard area.
The Cote de Nuits' largest Grand Cru commune, producing powerful, structured and deeply flavored Pinot Noir built for long aging.
Grands-Echezeaux is a Grand Cru near Vosne-Romanee in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing refined, harmonious Pinot Noir reds that are richer and more structured than neighboring Echezeaux, with silky depth and long aging potential.
Mazis-Chambertin is a Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing robust, firmly structured Pinot Noir reds of power and concentration that closely rival neighboring Chambertin and age well.
Mazoyeres-Chambertin is a Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing sturdy, earthy Pinot Noir reds; most is sold under the Charmes-Chambertin name, to which it is entitled.
The Cote de Beaune's largest white-wine village, known for rich, nutty, buttery Chardonnay of generous texture.
Morey-Saint-Denis is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits with several Grand and Premier Crus, producing structured, deeply flavored Pinot Noir reds balancing the power of Gevrey with the finesse of Chambolle.
Nuits-Saint-Georges is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits with many Premier Crus, producing sturdy, robust and earthy Pinot Noir reds of firm structure that typically need time to soften.
Pommard is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune with noted Premier Crus, producing dark, powerful and tannic Pinot Noir reds of firm structure and earthy depth built for aging.
A pinnacle of white Burgundy, producing taut, mineral and long-lived Chardonnay of great precision and finesse.
Richebourg is a Grand Cru in Vosne-Romanee, in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, producing opulent, richly concentrated and velvety Pinot Noir reds of great power, perfume and complexity, ranking among Burgundy's finest.
Saint-Aubin is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune with many Premier Crus, best known for crisp, mineral Chardonnay whites offering excellent value, along with lighter Pinot Noir reds.
Volnay is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune with esteemed Premier Crus, producing elegant, perfumed and silky Pinot Noir reds prized for their finesse, delicacy and floral red-fruit character.
Arguably Burgundy's most exalted village, home to legendary Grand Crus. Its Pinot Noir is renowned for perfume, silk and sublime complexity.
A thin-skinned, terroir-sensitive red producing perfumed, silky and elegant wines of red-berry fruit and earthy complexity. It reaches its apogee in Burgundy.