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Distinguished Cellar Series: Midwest Gentleman’s No Reserve Auction

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Auction Ends: 9/18/2014 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #101. Gruaud-Larose 1990

Description: Consists of 12 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 96 RP.
"This wine continues to get better and better and is certainly one of the great successes in what is a profound vintage for Bordeaux. While the wine still tastes young, it is already complex, with so much sweet tannin and lavish fruit that it is impossible to resist, even though it probably will not hit its plateau of maturity for another 5-6 years. A stunning nose of licorice, earth, cedar, Provencal herbs, black currants, asphalt, and cherries soars from the glass. Full-bodied, opulent, with fabulous concentration, a seamless texture, and remarkable stuffing and power, this low-acid, thick, almost viscous wine can be drunk now or cellared for at least another two decades. For trivia buffs, this was the wine President Chirac served former President Clinton when he hosted Clinton in Paris in June 1999. I know, because several days later President Chirac gave me the Légion d'Honneur. In his speech, he acknowledged the fact that President Clinton only wanted to 'drink a wine rated highly by Robert Parker.'" Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition, Dec 2002
Provenance: Northwest Passages
Notes: 9 base neck or better, 3 very top shoulder, 2 lightly wine stained capsules, 1 faded and 5 nicked labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $1,900

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