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The July 2021 Auction: Part 5

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Auction Ends: 7/29/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #266. Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle 1996

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Region: France, Rhône, Hermitage.
Score: 94 WS.
"Much more expressive on the nose than the '97--and darker and thicker--adding to the evidence that '96 is a better vintage in the northern Rhône. Delivers a round, clean, pure mouthfeel of vibrant, focused red berry and blackberry flavors. Superb balance, as it walks a tightrope among the relatively high acidity, ripe tannins and delicious fruit. Worth cellaring." Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 1999
Provenance: The Aquamarine Cellar
Notes: Very lightly wine stained capsule, damp stained, lightly mold stained, lightly wine stained, lightly scuffed label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $95

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