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The November 2026 Auction: Part 3
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Estimate: $2,710
3cm, lightly scuffed, bin soiled capsule, slightly recessed cork, bin soiled vintage neck tag, nicked, heavily torn, heavily corroded, heavily damp-stained label.
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"It is far more tasty than the backward, tannic 1983. Deep ruby/garnet, with a huge nose of roasted nuts, berries, spices, and earthy scents, this full-bodied, velvety textured, exceptionally concentrated wine is a total delight to drink."
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"It is far more tasty than the backward, tannic 1983. Deep ruby/garnet, with a huge nose of roasted nuts, berries, spices, and earthy scents, this full-bodied, velvety textured, exceptionally concentrated wine is a total delight to drink."
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French wine covers a remarkable range of styles, from the structured reds of Bordeaux to the sparkling wines of Champagne, where a second fermentation in the bottle creates the bubbles. Bordeaux is best known for red blends built around Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, but it also makes dry whites and the sweet wines of Sauternes. Burgundy is a benchmark for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with wines that can taste distinctly different from one village to the next. The RhĂ´ne Valley offers a contrast within a single region: Syrah shapes the reds of the north, while Grenache often leads the blends of the south. In the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc can be dry, sweet or sparkling, while Cabernet Franc is the signature red grape of appellations such as Chinon and Saumur-Champigny. A French wine label often starts with a place name. The Appellation dâOrigine ContrĂ´lĂŠe (AOC) identifies a defined area and sets rules for permitted grapes and production. Learning a few appellation names makes it easier to recognize the styles you enjoy and find related wines from neighboring villages or other producers.
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.
Produces some of the world's most powerful and long-lived Syrah from a single granite hill, yielding dense, structured reds and rich whites.