The August 2023 Auction: Part 5
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Estimate: $80
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"Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable. More interesting are the refined and super-saline if not especially dense flavors that display fine depth and persistence on the balanced and refreshing finish. Lovely and understated."
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"Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable. More interesting are the refined and super-saline if not especially dense flavors that display fine depth and persistence on the balanced and refreshing finish. Lovely and understated."
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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.
2020 in Burgundy was warm, with an early harvest yielding concentrated yet fresh reds of vivid fruit and fine tannins; the whites retain surprising acidity and balance, forming an excellent, versatile vintage.
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.