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The January 2017 Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Estimate: $700
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"This is both creamy and fresh, with the lush texture offset by lively acidity. That sets the stage for the ripe apple, lime, pastry and mineral flavors, which hesitate to disappear . . . . [Only] 440 cases made."
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"This is both creamy and fresh, with the lush texture offset by lively acidity. That sets the stage for the ripe apple, lime, pastry and mineral flavors, which hesitate to disappear . . . . [Only] 440 cases made."
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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.
Produces the world's most revered Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a mosaic of tiny, terroir-defined climats. Its hierarchy of village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards makes site the ultimate expression of quality.
Chassagne-Montrachet is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune with numerous Premier Crus, renowned above all for rich, nutty, mineral Chardonnay whites, though it also makes firm Pinot Noir reds.
The world's most versatile white grape, producing everything from steely Chablis to rich, oaked whites. Its neutrality makes it a mirror of terroir and winemaking, and the foundation of white Burgundy and Champagne.