The February 2023 Auction: Part 4
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Estimate: $1,200
1 very lightly scuffed capsule, 1 very lightly wine stained vintage neck tag, 1 very lightly damp stained label, 1 lightly wine stained label.
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A discreet background touch of wood frames an earthy, slightly gamy nose that leads to ripe, rich, full-bodied and moderately dense flavors that display the classic young Clos de Vougeot quality of an austere backward finish. I like the tannins here as they're finer than usual and this finishes with real freshness and verve. The best Méo Clos de Vougeot since the spectacular '85 and every bit as good as the '05 if distinctly different in character. Note that the '02 is still very, very backward but there is huge upside development potential present.
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A discreet background touch of wood frames an earthy, slightly gamy nose that leads to ripe, rich, full-bodied and moderately dense flavors that display the classic young Clos de Vougeot quality of an austere backward finish. I like the tannins here as they're finer than usual and this finishes with real freshness and verve. The best Méo Clos de Vougeot since the spectacular '85 and every bit as good as the '05 if distinctly different in character. Note that the '02 is still very, very backward but there is huge upside development potential present.
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