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The January 2022 Auction: Part 1
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Estimate: $450
1 Lightly scuffed label.
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"I loved the forward, sexy style of the 2011 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde, and itâs just hard to resist today. Loaded with notions of kirsch, blackberry, toasted nuts and spice, itâs medium to full-bodied, elegant, seamless and hedonistic. Iâd happily drink it anytime . . . . One of the highlight tastings during my two weeks spent working in the northern RhĂ´ne was with Philippe and Marcel Guigal, who in this criticâs opinion, consistently fashion some of the greatest wines in the world. Looking at the 2011 CĂ´te RĂ´ties, which were bottled earlier this year, these are gorgeous wines that show the perfumed, sexy nature of the vintage; yet, they have more density, concentration and depth than just about every other wine from the vintage. Marcel characterized the vintage as charming and elegant, and while theyâre insanely good even today, theyâll evolve gracefully and have broad drink windows. The 2012s should be bottled next year and this is another terrific vintage at this estate, which shouldnât be a shock to anyone who follows the estate. The wines are already expressive, yet have more fat and texture than the 2011s, although maybe not the same level of focus or length. I suspect this is another vintage that will show nicely on release next year and age gracefully, with broad drink windows. The 2013s, in contrast, are inky, masculine, structured and not very much fun to taste at the moment. The extended elevage will help, but these will certainly be longer term prospects that will demand cellaring."
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"I loved the forward, sexy style of the 2011 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde, and itâs just hard to resist today. Loaded with notions of kirsch, blackberry, toasted nuts and spice, itâs medium to full-bodied, elegant, seamless and hedonistic. Iâd happily drink it anytime . . . . One of the highlight tastings during my two weeks spent working in the northern RhĂ´ne was with Philippe and Marcel Guigal, who in this criticâs opinion, consistently fashion some of the greatest wines in the world. Looking at the 2011 CĂ´te RĂ´ties, which were bottled earlier this year, these are gorgeous wines that show the perfumed, sexy nature of the vintage; yet, they have more density, concentration and depth than just about every other wine from the vintage. Marcel characterized the vintage as charming and elegant, and while theyâre insanely good even today, theyâll evolve gracefully and have broad drink windows. The 2012s should be bottled next year and this is another terrific vintage at this estate, which shouldnât be a shock to anyone who follows the estate. The wines are already expressive, yet have more fat and texture than the 2011s, although maybe not the same level of focus or length. I suspect this is another vintage that will show nicely on release next year and age gracefully, with broad drink windows. The 2013s, in contrast, are inky, masculine, structured and not very much fun to taste at the moment. The extended elevage will help, but these will certainly be longer term prospects that will demand cellaring."
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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 northern Rhone's most prestigious red appellation, producing perfumed, elegant Syrah, often co-fermented with a little Viognier, from steep terraced slopes.
Syrah (Shiraz) produces dark, powerful reds with black fruit, pepper and smoked-meat notes. It yields elegant, perfumed wines in the northern Rhone and bold, rich styles in Australia.