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The November 2023 Auction: Part 4

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Auction Ends: 11/26/2023 6:00:00 PM PST

Lot #57. Mouton Rothschild 1982

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 100 RP.
"This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The crème de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Château accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first growth." Wine Advocate #183, Jun 2009
Provenance: The Basilic Cellar
Notes: Slightly protruding cork, top shoulder, very lightly scuffed and very lightly wrinkled label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $1,000

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