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The December 2024 Auction: Part 4
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Estimate: $100
2.0cm, Lightly scuffed capsule, lightly scuffed label.
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96VM
"Light gold. Very ripe, musky aromas of mango, lemon drop, butter, honey, oatmeal and roasted meat on the drop-dead gorgeous nose; this is much more exotic than the Rangen from the same vintage . Rich and broad on entry, then explosive in the middle palate, saturating the mouth with ripe citrus and spicy tropical fruit flavors that remain light on their feet thanks to penetrating but harmonious acidity. Really coats the palate on the rising, extremely long and complex finish. About 5% of the grapes were hit by noble rot, adding further complexity and depth to what would have been an outstanding wine even without its presence. This will age effortlessly, but it's so good now it's hard to resist opening a bottle (or two)."
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"Light gold. Very ripe, musky aromas of mango, lemon drop, butter, honey, oatmeal and roasted meat on the drop-dead gorgeous nose; this is much more exotic than the Rangen from the same vintage . Rich and broad on entry, then explosive in the middle palate, saturating the mouth with ripe citrus and spicy tropical fruit flavors that remain light on their feet thanks to penetrating but harmonious acidity. Really coats the palate on the rising, extremely long and complex finish. About 5% of the grapes were hit by noble rot, adding further complexity and depth to what would have been an outstanding wine even without its presence. This will age effortlessly, but it's so good now it's hard to resist opening a bottle (or two)."
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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.
Sheltered by the Vosges mountains, Alsace produces aromatic, mostly dry varietal whites - Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris - of exceptional purity and ageability.
A highly aromatic white of piercing acidity and transparency to terroir, ranging from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. It ages remarkably and is the noble grape of Germany and Alsace.