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Estimate: $3,750
4.5cm, nicked, lightly scuffed capsule, nicked, lightly bin soiled, lightly scuffed label.
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97+ AG "The 1988 Montrachet is gorgeous . . . . Here it is the wine's sense of phenolics and overall structure that dominate over some of the more tropical, buttery notes I have seen in the past. Readers who have an opportunity to taste this magical elixir should not hesitate. At times the 1988 is quite extroverted, while in other moments it is much more buttoned up. Either way, the 1988 Montrachet dazzles from the very first taste. It should continue to drink well . . ." 93 WS "Lean and bracing, showing snappy apple and pineapple flavors and a tight overlay of spicy vanilla. Bright and youtfhul."
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97+ AG "The 1988 Montrachet is gorgeous . . . . Here it is the wine's sense of phenolics and overall structure that dominate over some of the more tropical, buttery notes I have seen in the past. Readers who have an opportunity to taste this magical elixir should not hesitate. At times the 1988 is quite extroverted, while in other moments it is much more buttoned up. Either way, the 1988 Montrachet dazzles from the very first taste. It should continue to drink well . . ." 93 WS "Lean and bracing, showing snappy apple and pineapple flavors and a tight overlay of spicy vanilla. Bright and youtfhul."
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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.
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.
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.