The April 2016 Midwest Gentleman's No Reserve Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Lot 119
Estimate: $60
Top shoulder, very lightly scuffed and lightly damp stained label.
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"A well-knit, extremely balanced wine, with lovely fruit flavors and an enticing finish. Offers delicate raspberry and other berry aromas, a balance of fine fruit flavors and integrated tannins."
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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.
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