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The February 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction Featuring The Tower Cellar
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Estimate: $600
Nicked, lightly bin soiled and 1 damp stained labels.
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"In most vintages I prefer the elegance and finesse of the Demoiselles to the power of the Montrachet but in 96, the additional weight of the Monty is carried effortlessly on the ripe but serious acid spine. The palate is rich, concentrated and detailed with such incredible power that the finish literally lasts for minutes on end. This is one of those wines that forces you to drink it slowly as it is so intense that the palate demands time to recover. In sum, this is a great Montrachet worthy of the name that should easily last for several decades."
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"In most vintages I prefer the elegance and finesse of the Demoiselles to the power of the Montrachet but in 96, the additional weight of the Monty is carried effortlessly on the ripe but serious acid spine. The palate is rich, concentrated and detailed with such incredible power that the finish literally lasts for minutes on end. This is one of those wines that forces you to drink it slowly as it is so intense that the palate demands time to recover. In sum, this is a great Montrachet worthy of the name that should easily last for several decades."
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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.