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The March 2020 Auction: Part 4
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Estimate: $160
1 Nicked capsule, 1 lightly torn, lightly faded labels.
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"The 1988 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc was a treat to taste and demonstrated how well these wines can age. In fact, the case could be made that some of the most age worthy wines coming from the southern Rhône are the whites! Nevertheless, this presents a decidedly mineral, almond driven profile with touches of hay, honeycomb, and spice showing up as it sat in the glass. Medium-bodied and incredibly fresh, while at the same time holding onto solid richness and texture through the mid-palate, this finishes with class and focus."
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"The 1988 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc was a treat to taste and demonstrated how well these wines can age. In fact, the case could be made that some of the most age worthy wines coming from the southern Rhône are the whites! Nevertheless, this presents a decidedly mineral, almond driven profile with touches of hay, honeycomb, and spice showing up as it sat in the glass. Medium-bodied and incredibly fresh, while at the same time holding onto solid richness and texture through the mid-palate, this finishes with class and focus."
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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.
Spans the Syrah-driven northern crus of Cote-Rotie and Hermitage and the Grenache-based blends of the warmer south, led by Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Its wines are known for power, spice and warmth.
The southern Rhone's most famous appellation, blending Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre and more into rich, warming, spice-laden reds from galet-strewn soils.