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The August 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 4
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Estimate: $2,000
OWC. 8 base neck or better, 4 very top shoulder, 4 lightly torn and 4 lightly scuffed capsules, 4 lightly torn and 2 nicked labels.
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"I drank quite a bit of â81 La Mission in the decade of the 1990s, as the wine was really lovely . . . . I had not seen a bottle in a long, long time, but this most recent example was outstanding, offering up a deep and very classy nose of cassis, tobacco smoke, a touch of eucalyptus, dark soil tones, a bit of La Missionâs medicinal nuances and a nice framing of cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and classy, with lovely focus and balance, melting tannins and outstanding length and grip on the Ă point and very complex finish. A lovely vintage of La Mission for current drinking and one of the top wines of the vintage."
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"I drank quite a bit of â81 La Mission in the decade of the 1990s, as the wine was really lovely . . . . I had not seen a bottle in a long, long time, but this most recent example was outstanding, offering up a deep and very classy nose of cassis, tobacco smoke, a touch of eucalyptus, dark soil tones, a bit of La Missionâs medicinal nuances and a nice framing of cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and classy, with lovely focus and balance, melting tannins and outstanding length and grip on the Ă point and very complex finish. A lovely vintage of La Mission for current drinking and one of the top wines of the vintage."
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In the Graves, the only Bordeaux appellation renowned for both reds and dry whites. Gravelly soils yield smoky, mineral reds and age-worthy Sauvignon-Semillon blends.
An aromatic red grape lending perfume, red fruit and a leafy, savory edge. It thrives in the Loire and as a key blending partner in Bordeaux, especially Saint-Emilion.
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