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The May 2021 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $180
3cm, nicked label.
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98JG
"I have had some absolutely stellar bottles of both the Moelleux and the Premier Trie from Clos du Bourg in 1971, but this most recent bottle was the finest I have yet tasted of this particular bottling in this great vintage. The deep and utterly brilliant nose soars from the glass in a blaze of orange, fresh apricot, a brilliantly complex base of soil, new leather, a touch of honeycomb and a lovely topnote of citrus zest. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and electric, with great focus and snappy acids, bottomless depth at the core and simply stunning length and grip on the perfectly poised and wide open finish. A brilliant, brilliant wine."
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Sweet White
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"I have had some absolutely stellar bottles of both the Moelleux and the Premier Trie from Clos du Bourg in 1971, but this most recent bottle was the finest I have yet tasted of this particular bottling in this great vintage. The deep and utterly brilliant nose soars from the glass in a blaze of orange, fresh apricot, a brilliantly complex base of soil, new leather, a touch of honeycomb and a lovely topnote of citrus zest. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and electric, with great focus and snappy acids, bottomless depth at the core and simply stunning length and grip on the perfectly poised and wide open finish. A brilliant, brilliant wine."
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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.
A versatile Loire white of high acidity, making dry, sweet and sparkling wines of honey, quince and remarkable longevity.