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Lot #158. Clinet 1990

Description: Consists of 12 Bottles, 0.75L
Region: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol.
Score: 97 RP.
"A sensational effort, and one of the two finest Clinets made before the 2008, this prodigious wine made by the late Jean-Michel Arcaute has always been a sprinter out of the gate. Even at age 19, it continues to strut its stuff. A dense blue/garnet/purple hue exhibits slight lightening at the edge, and the gorgeous nose offers up aromas of sweet blueberries, licorice, smoke, acacia flowers, and camphor. Full-bodied with silky tannins, low acidity, and terrific purity. . ." Wine Advocate #183, Jun 2009
Notes: 1 very top shoulder, 7 lightly wrinkled, 2 lightly wrinkled and nicked, 1 wrinkled and lightly torn, 1 wrinkled and nicked, 1 lightly wrinkled and very lightly scuffed capsule, 5 very lightly scuffed, 2 lightly stained, 1 nicked, 1 damp stained, 1 stained, 1 lightly damp stained and very lightly scuffed, 1 marked and very lightly scuffed label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $4,000

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