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The May 2017 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part III
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Estimate: $250
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93-95WA
"A 2005 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Vaucrains Vieilles Vignes – representing three barrels from vines planted in the 1920s – smells and tastes of . . . intensely-ripe and juicy blackberries with a hint of sirloin juices. Sheer intensity and density as well as a liqueur-like presentation of fruit do not preclude a persistently fresh fruit juiciness nor a stony, chalky mineral undertone, and the inclusion of a significant percentage of stems in the vinification certainly did not preclude seamless richness nor encourage obvious tanninity. The palate-staining finish offers one of many indications that this will be worth following . . ."
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"A 2005 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Vaucrains Vieilles Vignes – representing three barrels from vines planted in the 1920s – smells and tastes of . . . intensely-ripe and juicy blackberries with a hint of sirloin juices. Sheer intensity and density as well as a liqueur-like presentation of fruit do not preclude a persistently fresh fruit juiciness nor a stony, chalky mineral undertone, and the inclusion of a significant percentage of stems in the vinification certainly did not preclude seamless richness nor encourage obvious tanninity. The palate-staining finish offers one of many indications that this will be worth following . . ."
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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.
2005 in Burgundy is a legendary vintage from a near-ideal, dry growing season; both reds and whites are concentrated, structured and superbly balanced, with dense tannins and exceptional long-term aging potential.
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.