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The October 2022 Auction: Part 1
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Estimate: $180
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"Pure and focused, this white delivers lemon cake, vanilla, pastry and subtle herb flavors on a seamless frame. As this unfolds through the long aftertaste, the acidity shines, extending the length and echoing citrus and spice notes. A mineral element chimes in as well . . . . [Only] 15 cases imported."
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"Pure and focused, this white delivers lemon cake, vanilla, pastry and subtle herb flavors on a seamless frame. As this unfolds through the long aftertaste, the acidity shines, extending the length and echoing citrus and spice notes. A mineral element chimes in as well . . . . [Only] 15 cases imported."
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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.
2015 in Burgundy was warm and dry, yielding concentrated, powerful and opulent reds with ripe tannins from low yields; the whites are richer and generous, though some show comparatively lower acidity.
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.