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The 2016 Holiday Auction, Part I
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Estimate: $325
1 lightly torn label.
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92 WA "Originating exclusively in a steep southwest-exposed 0.5-hectare parcel with up to 60-year-old Sauvignon vines and aged 12 months on its lees in concrete tanks, the greenish, shimmering 2012 Pouilly-Fumé Prédilection 2012 is a beautiful subtle and delicate Pouilly with discreet aromas of white fruits, physalis and citrus. It seems not as rich and fruit intense as the exotic Aubaine but, obviously due to its very poor chalk soils ("Marl Kimmeridgian’’) and the deeper roots, it has more transparency, finesse and a more floral and mineral expression. The length, however, is not less impressive, actually probably more, since there is no alcohol apparent but, if you will, more minerals and thrill. This is an excellent Pouilly-Fumé of great finesse and mineral purity."
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92 WA "Originating exclusively in a steep southwest-exposed 0.5-hectare parcel with up to 60-year-old Sauvignon vines and aged 12 months on its lees in concrete tanks, the greenish, shimmering 2012 Pouilly-Fumé Prédilection 2012 is a beautiful subtle and delicate Pouilly with discreet aromas of white fruits, physalis and citrus. It seems not as rich and fruit intense as the exotic Aubaine but, obviously due to its very poor chalk soils ("Marl Kimmeridgian’’) and the deeper roots, it has more transparency, finesse and a more floral and mineral expression. The length, however, is not less impressive, actually probably more, since there is no alcohol apparent but, if you will, more minerals and thrill. This is an excellent Pouilly-Fumé of great finesse and mineral purity."
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Yields crisp, aromatic whites with citrus, herb and grassy notes. It shines in the Loire, Bordeaux blends and around the world for its refreshing zip.