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The August 2010 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Lot 48
Estimate: $483
OWC. Twelve neck.
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95 · 90
95 JCL "One of Smith Haut Lafitte's best vintages from the 1990s - wonderfully balanced, fresh and filled with dark berry, cedar and earthy flavors. Sumptuous tannins balance the layered, lifted flavors and the finish is very long." 90 RP ...beautiful wine of symmetry, finesse, and elegance, this deep ruby/purple-colored offering reveals classic aromas of black currants, new wood, and scorched earth. This pure, medium-bodied, restrained, measured, graceful 1998 offers impressive overall symmetry...
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95 JCL "One of Smith Haut Lafitte's best vintages from the 1990s - wonderfully balanced, fresh and filled with dark berry, cedar and earthy flavors. Sumptuous tannins balance the layered, lifted flavors and the finish is very long." 90 RP ...beautiful wine of symmetry, finesse, and elegance, this deep ruby/purple-colored offering reveals classic aromas of black currants, new wood, and scorched earth. This pure, medium-bodied, restrained, measured, graceful 1998 offers impressive overall symmetry...
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