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The Winter 2014 Series Part 2 - Large and In Charge
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Lot 308
Estimate: $200
Slightly recessed cork, nicked and bin soiled label.
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"This tiny estate, dedicated to becoming the 'Le Pin of Saint-Émilion,' has turned out a strong effort in 1992. The Valandraud wines, all handcrafted and bottled unfiltered, will be difficult to find, but given what they have produced in 1992 and 1993, one can imagine what heights Valandraud might achieve in Bordeaux's next exceptional vintage. The 1992 reveals a saturated, opaque dark ruby/purple color, and a rich nose of sweet oak backed by gobs of jammy blackcurrants and cherries. The wine possesses excellent richness, medium to full body, surprising opulence and chewiness (a rarity in the 1992 vintage), and a long, lusty, low acid, concentrated finish. It should drink well for . . . years. Bravo!"
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
The world's largest fine-wine region, built around blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Divided by the Gironde estuary into the structured Left Bank and the plush, Merlot-led Right Bank, it is the historic benchmark for age-worthy claret and sweet Sauternes.