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The July 2024 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $750
3cm below foil, scuffed and bin soiled label.
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96AG
"The 1966 Dom PĆ©rignon (Original Release) is absolutely gorgeous. Soft, open-knit and sensual, the 1966 is utterly sublime, with plenty of the orange peel, coffee, hazelnut, chamomile and dried flower nuances that are typical of mature Dom PĆ©rignon, especially during this era. Gently mellowed by the passage of time, the 1996 is now fully mature. One of the most fascinating aspects of Champagne is its ability to transform over time. This remarkable tasting provided a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to compare the three principal releases of Dom PĆ©rignon across a number of iconic vintages of the 1960s and 1970s. I have had many unforgettable tastings during my annual visits to Dom PĆ©rignon, but I donāt think I have ever had an opportunity to taste so many of the houseās Champagnes in a single sitting. This retrospective was organized and hosted by a collector from the Midwest for the simple pleasure of sharing the wines with a group of close friends. We tasted the Champagnes over dinner at Michael Whiteās Marea. Wine Director Francesco Grosso did a fabulous job looking after the wines. Every aspect of service was spot on."
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Sparkling White
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"The 1966 Dom PĆ©rignon (Original Release) is absolutely gorgeous. Soft, open-knit and sensual, the 1966 is utterly sublime, with plenty of the orange peel, coffee, hazelnut, chamomile and dried flower nuances that are typical of mature Dom PĆ©rignon, especially during this era. Gently mellowed by the passage of time, the 1996 is now fully mature. One of the most fascinating aspects of Champagne is its ability to transform over time. This remarkable tasting provided a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to compare the three principal releases of Dom PĆ©rignon across a number of iconic vintages of the 1960s and 1970s. I have had many unforgettable tastings during my annual visits to Dom PĆ©rignon, but I donāt think I have ever had an opportunity to taste so many of the houseās Champagnes in a single sitting. This retrospective was organized and hosted by a collector from the Midwest for the simple pleasure of sharing the wines with a group of close friends. We tasted the Champagnes over dinner at Michael Whiteās Marea. Wine Director Francesco Grosso did a fabulous job looking after the wines. Every aspect of service was spot on."
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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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