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The October 2016 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Estimate: $700
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96 AM "Henri Boillot continues to make stunning wines from his négociant operation and he has arguably become the finest pure négoce specializing in white burgundy today; yes there are other very fine négociants but the huge majority of them are really domaines hidden inside a "Maison" facade that buy in fruit or must to supplement their proprietary wines. True to the appellation, this is wonderfully elegant with an airy, cool and attractively layered nose of various floral scents, citrus, especially lemon and lime along with the classic wet stone influences that continue onto the vibrant flavors of crystalline purity and delineation. Like the Bienvenues, this is almost painfully intense and the explosive and beautifully well-balanced finish seems to be constructed out of liquid rock. It's trite but true to observe that this extraordinarily long effort is class in a glass."
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96 AM "Henri Boillot continues to make stunning wines from his négociant operation and he has arguably become the finest pure négoce specializing in white burgundy today; yes there are other very fine négociants but the huge majority of them are really domaines hidden inside a "Maison" facade that buy in fruit or must to supplement their proprietary wines. True to the appellation, this is wonderfully elegant with an airy, cool and attractively layered nose of various floral scents, citrus, especially lemon and lime along with the classic wet stone influences that continue onto the vibrant flavors of crystalline purity and delineation. Like the Bienvenues, this is almost painfully intense and the explosive and beautifully well-balanced finish seems to be constructed out of liquid rock. It's trite but true to observe that this extraordinarily long effort is class in a glass."
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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.
A pinnacle of white Burgundy, producing taut, mineral and long-lived Chardonnay of great precision and finesse.
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.