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The May 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 1533
Estimate: $55
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"Another gem in the lineup is the 2003 Chaleur Estate. Coming 100% from Red Mountain (there’s no Boushey Merlot in this vintage as Chris felt it didn’t fare well in the hot vintage), it offers blockbuster levels of cassis, plums, truffles, leafy herbs and lead pencil shavings, with a downright umami style that keeps you coming back to the glass. Full-bodied, massive, concentrated, yet still light on its feet and seamless, drink this powerhouse effort anytime over the coming decade or more."
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"Another gem in the lineup is the 2003 Chaleur Estate. Coming 100% from Red Mountain (there’s no Boushey Merlot in this vintage as Chris felt it didn’t fare well in the hot vintage), it offers blockbuster levels of cassis, plums, truffles, leafy herbs and lead pencil shavings, with a downright umami style that keeps you coming back to the glass. Full-bodied, massive, concentrated, yet still light on its feet and seamless, drink this powerhouse effort anytime over the coming decade or more."
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