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The October 2018 Internet-Only Auction Part 3
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Estimate: $275
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". . . a superb example of young Blanc de Blancs. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a refined mix of pear, delicious apple, crème patissière, gentle nuttiness, a complex base of chalky minerality, apple blossoms, a whisper of buttery oak and incipient smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, brisk and rock solid at the core, with fine focus and grip, elegant mousse, laser-like focus and a very long, nascently complex and snappy finish. The balance here is impeccable, but this is still a young wine and without any dosage, bottle age is going to be needed to soften up some of the sharp edges. It will be brilliant in good measure, but exercise a bit of patience!"
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". . . a superb example of young Blanc de Blancs. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a refined mix of pear, delicious apple, crème patissière, gentle nuttiness, a complex base of chalky minerality, apple blossoms, a whisper of buttery oak and incipient smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, brisk and rock solid at the core, with fine focus and grip, elegant mousse, laser-like focus and a very long, nascently complex and snappy finish. The balance here is impeccable, but this is still a young wine and without any dosage, bottle age is going to be needed to soften up some of the sharp edges. It will be brilliant in good measure, but exercise a bit of patience!"
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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 northerly region that gives its name to the world's most celebrated sparkling wine, made by secondary fermentation in bottle from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Chalky soils and a cool climate yield wines of finesse and longevity.
The sole appellation for true Champagne, producing sparkling wines of finesse and complexity by traditional method from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
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.