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7 Lots 1–328

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Provenance

From the Cellar of a Massachusetts Collector

Selections from a Boston Cellar

Bordeaux Highlights from a North Shore Collection

Cellar Trimming from a long-time friend of Skinner

From a Broad and Deep Wellesley Cellar

Please Note:

Quotes cited as R. Parker used by permission of Robert Parker.

Quotes cited as Burghound used by permission of Allen Meadows.

Quotes cited as Wine Spectator used by permission of Wine Spectator .


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Shift through the register of left bank Bordeaux

classifications in both standard and larger

format bottles, then make an about face to Napa.

Maintained in pristine cellar conditions and removed

by Skinner staff.

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac

u: into neck

“The 1986 possesses outstanding richness,a deep color, medium body, a graceful,

harmonious texture, and superb length. The

penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts,

minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this

wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as

well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome

extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense

potential. Patience is required. Anticipated

maturity: 2000-2030.” R. Parker for TWA, 100

pts. 01/98

1 bottle

$700-1,000

2Chateau Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er Cru Classe

u: five into neck, one bottom neck

“I had this wine both in Seoul, Korea in

February, and from my cellar in December,

2008, and it was remarkable how identical

the wines smelled and tasted. It offers an

extraordinary aromatic display of spring

flowers, camphor, sweet red and black fruits,

a hint of licorice, and no evidence of its 100%

new oak cask aging. Round and generous

with low acidity, but an opulent, full-bodied

richness that is fresh with laser-like precision,

this stunning wine is just beginning to reach its

plateau of full maturity, where it should remain

for another three decades. A sensationaleffort, it is one of the legendary wines made

at Chateau Margaux.” R. Parker for TWA, 100

pts. 06/09

6 bottles

$4,000-5,000

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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe

u: bottom neck

“This wine remains one of the legends of

Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward,

youthful style that existed during its first

25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years

has developed such secondary nuances as

cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis,

underlying floral note, full-bodied power,

extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, andfinish of over a minute are a showcase for

what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The

wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and

pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity

and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning

to budge, as I would like to drink most of my

supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great,

still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one

does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux

chateaux when you see the complexity and

brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated

maturity: 2015-2050+.” R. Parker for TWA,

100 pts. 06/09

1 bottle

$700-1,000

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u: very top shoulder, very slightly protruding

corks, lightly scuffed label

“Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array

of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black

cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive

and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless

from first impression to finish, effortlessly

building layers of complexity in the mouth and

leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I

can’t see how this could possibly be improved

so have no alternative but concede perfection.Drink now to 2045+.” L. Perrotti-Brown for

TWA, 100 pts. 05/09

2 bottles

$1,200-1,600

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u: into neck

2 bottles

$500-700

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Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1986St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe

u: four into neck, one bottom neck, wrinkled

capsules

5 bottles

$500-750

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Chateau Gruaud Larose 1982St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe

u: into neck

“A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth

quality in this vintage, the 1982 Gruaud Larose

remains a youngster. A broodingly dense,

thick, unctuously textured, inky/plum/garnet/

purple color offers up scents of beef blood,

steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and

underbrush. One of the most concentrated

wines of the vintage (as well as one of themost concentrated Bordeaux’s I have ever

tasted), it is a huge, full-bodied, weighty, rich

wine whose tannins are getting silkier and

silkier. It appears set for another 30-40 years

of life. This behemoth is a singularly profound

example of Gruaud Larose that continues

to justify its legendary status. Anticipated

maturity: now-2050.” R. Parker for TWA, 98

pts. 06/09

2 bottles

$600-800

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u: into neck, one very slightly protruding cork

worn capsules, one scuffed label

R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 01/03

2 magnums

$400-600

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u: into neck, lightly worn capsules

“Still tasting as if it were only 7-8 years

of age, the dense, garnet/purple-colored

1986 Gruaud-Larose is evolving at a

glacier pace. The wine still has mammothstructure, tremendous reserves of fruit and

concentration, and a finish that lasts close to a

minute. The wine is massive, very impressively

constituted, with still some mouth-searing

tannin to shed. Decanting of one to two

hours in advance seems to soften it a bit,

but this is a wine that seems to be almost

immortal in terms of its longevity. It is a great

Medoc classic, and certainly one of the most

magnificent Gruaud-Larose ever made.” R.

Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 01/03

6 bottles

$600-900

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6 bottles

$425-600


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Chateau Lascombes 2003Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe


9 bottles

$350-550

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6 bottles

$250-350

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6 bottles

$300-450

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3 magnums

$300-450

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Chateau Leoville Barton 1990St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe

u: into neck

5 bottles

$450-650

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u: into neck

3 magnums

$600-900

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R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 06/10

12 bottles

$900-1,500

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6 bottles

$450-750

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6 bottles

$350-550

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Chateau Montrose 1990St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe

u: into neck

“The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,

32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was

harvested between September 14 and

October 3. The spring was cold, yet summer

was extremely hot and dry—one of the hottest

vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no

rain fell in September served as a catalyst to

get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some

bottles of this wine have a definite brettpopulation that gives off the notes of sweaty

horses, but this one did not. The ones I have

had from my cellar—where I have had it

frequently—are quite pure and clean. I suspect

that the brett population is in all of them, but

unless the wine hits some heat along the

transportation route or in storage, the wine

will not show any brett. This one tasted at the

chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my

cellar, have been pristine and not showing the

sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence

in brett populations that have flourished in

the bottle because of external temperatures.

This wine has an incredibly complex nose of

spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur,scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-

bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity

and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity.

The wine should continue to drink well for

at least another 30 or more years, but it is

showing secondary nuances in the perfume.

The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad,

savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-

time modern legends from Bordeaux as well

as Chateau Montrose.” R. Parker for TWA,

100 pts. 08/14

6 bottles

$2,700-3,900

21Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe

u: five into neck, one bottom neck


6 bottles

$800-1,000

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Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe

u: into neck


1 magnum

$300-450

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u: into neck

“A remarkable vintage for Pichon Longueville

Baron, 1990 is one of this estate’s two or three

finest wines made in the last 40 years. Still

inky/blue/purple-tinged to the rim, it reveals an

extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, incense,

creme de cassis, blue and black fruits, and

a hint of licorice as well as an impressively

long finish. While drinkable, its evolution is

extremely slow, and I would not be surprisedto see it last another two decades or more.”


6 bottles

$1,000-1,500

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u: into neck


3 magnums

$1,200-1,800

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“This is one of the great wines of the vintage,

and certainly a candidate for one of the

finest wines made at this estate under

the management of Christian Seeley and

proprietor AXA. Showing incredibly well at

two tastings of 2000s, the wine has a dense

bluish/purple color and a beautiful nose of

incense, melted asphalt, and creme de cassis

as well as hints of new saddle leather and

licorice. It is superbly concentrated and very

pure, with excellent texture and opulence.

The acidity seems low, the tannin high but

well-integrated. This is a compelling 2000 thatis just closing in on its window of maturity and

should stay there for at least 20 or more years.

Bravo!” R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/10

9 bottles

$1,200-1,600

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Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1982Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe

u: into neck, lightly scuffed capsule, lightly

scuffed label


1 magnum

$1,000-1,500

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u: into neck

6 bottles

$800-1,000


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$600-900

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Chateau d’Issan 2005Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe

“The more serious grand vin twin, the 2005d’Issan, has a stunning nose of spring flowers,

blackcurrant and blue/black fruits galore,

and an impressively opaque dark plum/

purple color. With a rich, concentrated and

pure mouthfeel, wonderfully sweet tannin,

full-bodied density and richness, but elegance

in abundance, this is a stunner, and one of the

great Margaux of the vintage. Drink it now and

over the next 20 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 96

pts. 06/15

3 magnums

$400-500

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Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 2005Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe

“A beautiful wine, once again, from this

property that has been on a superb qualitative

roll for several decades. Dense ruby/purple

with notes of graphite, background oak,

youthful crème de cassis and blackberry fruit

as well as a floral underpinning, it is medium

to full-bodied, textured, rich and impressive.

Still in a somewhat adolescent stage, it should

hit full maturity in another 2-3 years and last

at least two decades.” R. Parker for TWA, 96

pts. 06/15

6 bottles

$500-750

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Chateau Branaire Ducru 2003St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe

one stained label

“This fully mature, gorgeous 2003 Branaire

Ducru possesses silky tannins, lots of cedary,

spice box, floral, black cherry, forest floor and

velvety leather-like notes, full body, and an

opulent, complex yet elegant style. A beauty

of complexity, richness and finesse, it should

continue to drink well for another 5-6 years.”


6 bottles

$250-350

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Chateau Talbot 1986St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe

u: four bottom neck, two very top shoulder,

lightly scuffed labels


6 bottles

$425-650

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u: into neck

2 magnums

$300-400

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12 bottles $600-900

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Chateau Lynch Bages 1989Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe

u: into neck

“The 1989 has taken forever to shed i ts

formidable tannins, but what a great vintage

of Lynch Bages! I would rank it at the top of

the pyramid although the 1990, 2000, and

down the road, some of the more recent

vintages such as 2005, 2009 and 2010

should come close to matching the 1989’s

extraordinary concentration and undeniable

aging potential. Its dense purple color reveals

a slight lightening at the edge and the stunning

bouquet offers classic notes of creme de

cassis, subtle smoke, oak and graphite.

Powerful and rich with some tannins still to

shed at age 22, it is still a young adolescent

in terms of its evolution and will benefit from

another 4-5 years of cellaring. It should prove

to be a 50 year wine.” R. Parker for TWA, 99+

pts. 08/11

6 bottles

$1,500-2,100

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u: into neck, nicked label


1 magnum

$500-700

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u: two into neck, one very top shoulder

“This magnificent Lynch Bages has been

drinking well since the day it was released and

it continues to go from strength to strength.

The biggest, richest, fullest-bodied Lynch

Bages until the 2000, the fully mature 1990

exhibits an unbelievably explosive nose of

black currants, cedarwood, herbs and spice.

The majestic, classically Bordeaux aromatics

are followed by a full-bodied, voluptuously

textured, rich, intense wine with superb purity

as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and

sweetness. This beauty should continue to

provide immense pleasure over the next 15+

years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 08/11

3 bottles

$600-900

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u: into neck


3 magnums

$1,200-1,800

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“Beginning to open magnificently, the

still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a

blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis,

graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety

tannins that have resolved themselves

beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine

is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable

purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined

with elegance. One of the all-time great

examples of Lynch Bages, the 2000 is just

beginning to drink well yet promises to last for

another 20-25+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 97

pts. 08/11

12 bottles

$1,500-2,400

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$400-600

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Chateau Pontet Canet 2005Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe

one wrinkled label

“Possibly the youngest wine of all the 2005

Médocs in terms of its evolution, at age 10

the inky purple 2005 Pontet-Canet tastes

more like a two-year-old wine. Loads of

pure blueberry, blackberry and cassis fruit

are present along with a hint of licorice and

background oak. It is full-bodied, ripe, and

excruciatingly fresh, vigorous and exuberant.

This is a tour de force, and a sensational effort

that rivals the first growths. Give it another

5-10 years of cellaring, and drink it over the

following 30-40 years.” R. Parker for TWA,

97+ pts. 06/15

6 bottles

$400-600


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“The 2006 is a wine to stockpile, especially

for those in their thirties and forties as it

needs another decade to reach maturity,

after which it should keep for 30+ years. This

vineyard, just south of Mouton Rothschild,

has produced an opaque bluish/purple-

colored 2006 with an extraordinarily pure

nose of graphite, charcoal, sweet creme

de cassis, and a hint of scorched earth.

Incredible concentration, stunning richness,and a 60-second finish result in a wine that

transcends the vintage as well as this estate’s

1855 classification. This enormously endowed,

modern day classic is a legend in the making.

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050+.” R. Parker

for TWA, 95+ pts. 02/09

12 bottles

$700-1,000

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Chateau La Vieille Cure 2005Fronsac

12 bottles

$350-500

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Chateau Angelus 1990St. Emilion

u: into neck


3 bottles

$1,000-1,500

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Chateau Pipeau 2005St. Emilion

4 magnums

$150-250

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Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L’Oree 1996Northern Rhone

“It is no secret that I adore Chapoutier’s luxury

cuvee of white Hermitage called Cuvee L’Oree.

Made from 90-year old vines and microscopic

yields of 10-12 hectoliters per hectare, this

wine flirts with perfection. It is a compelling

white Hermitage. Made from 100% Marsanne,

it is as rich and multidimensional as the fullest,

most massive Montrachet money can buy.

It is unctuously textured, yet extraordinarily

and beautifully balanced. I suspect it will drinkwell early in life, and then shut down for a

few years. It should last for 4-5 decades. The

1996 possesses some of the most amazing

glycerin levels I have ever seen in a dry white

wine. In short, this wine must be tasted to be

believed.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 02/99

1 magnum

$200-300

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Beringer Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonPrivate Reserve 1991Napa

u: into neck R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/11

4 bottles

$250-350

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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1991Napa

u: into neck

6 bottles

$400-575

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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Napau: into neck

6 bottles

$425-650

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Dominus Estate 1990Napa

u: into neck, one stained label


6 bottles

$450-750

51Dominus Estate 1991Napa

u: into neck

L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 94 pts. 11/11

7 bottles

$1,000-1,400

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u: into neck

6 bottles

$450-650

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u: into neck 3 magnums

$500-700

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Robert Mondavi Cabernet SauvignonReserve Vertical1987 (2 bts) u: one bottom neck, one verytop shoulder 1990 (5 bts) u: three into neck, one bottomneck, one very top shoulder, slightlydepressed corks, signs of old seepage1992 (5 bts) u: into neck Napa

12 bottles $500-700

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Opus One Proprietary Red 1991Napa

u: into neck, one scuffed label

3 bottles

$500-750

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Joseph Phelps Insignia 1994Napa

u: into neck

“The 1994 boasts an inky/purple color alongwith a glorious nose of black raspberries,

blackberries and black currants that is still

somewhat primary despite nearly 18 years

in bottle. The Phelps team kept this cuvee

in 100% new French oak for 28 months. Its

magnificent structure, intensity and purity

of fruit, ripeness, balance combined with

authoritative power and the magnetic appeal

of this full-bodied, Bordeaux-styled wine

are extraordinary. This amazing effort is just

coming into its best years, and should drink

well for at least another 15-20 years.” R.


4 bottles

$500-700

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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Napa

u: into neck

6 bottles

$350-550


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A selection of old world wines from a long-time

friend of Skinner, punctuated with a collection of

Raveneau Chablis. Removed from temperature-

controlled, custom-built home storage by Skinner

specialists. Further lots from this cellar appear in

the Fine Wines & Spirits online auction.

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Louis Roederer Cristal 2002Reims

“Seriously precocious nose with notes of

apple blossom, fresh strawberries, clotted

cream, cashews and lightly toasted hazelnuts

plus a barely detectable hint of oak. Great

concentration of apple crumble flavours with

very fine bubbles and a crisp backbone of

acid. Long creamy finish.” L. Perrotti-Brown

for TWA, 94 pts. 05/09

2 bottles

$350-500

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3 magnums

$450-600

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“An amazing wine in every sense, this classic,

full-bodied Pauillac is the quintessential

Pontet Canet from proprietor Alfred Tesseron,

who continues to reduce yields and farms

his vineyards biodynamically – a rarity in

Bordeaux. Black as a moonless night, the

2009 Pontet Canet offers up notes of incense,

graphite, smoke, licorice, creme de cassis

and blackberries. A wine of irrefutable purity,

laser-like precision, colossal weight and

richness, and sensational freshness, this is a

tour de force in winemaking that is capable

of lasting 50 or more years. The tannins are

elevated, but they are sweet and beautifully

integrated as are the acidity, wood and alcohol

(which must be in excess of 14%). This

vineyard, which is situated on the high plateau

of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild,

appears to have done everything perfectly

in 2009. This cuvee should shut down in

the cellar and re-open in a decade or more.

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2075.” R. Parker

for TWA, 100 pts. 2012

6 magnums

$1,800-2,400

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“An absolutely amazing wine, from grapes

harvested between the end of September

and October 17, this blend of 65% Cabernet

Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet

Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15%

natural alcohol. It comes from one of the few

biodynamic vineyards in Bordeaux, but you

are likely to see many more, given the success

that Tesseron seems to be having at all levels,

both in his vineyards and in his fermentation/ winemaking. An astounding, compelling wine

with the classic Pauillac nose more often

associated with its cross-street neighbor,

Mouton-Rothschild, creme de cassis, there

are also some violets and other assorted

floral notes. The wine has off-the-charts

massiveness and intensity but never comes

across as heavy, overbearing or astringent.

The freshness, laser-like precision, and full-

bodied, massive richness and extract are

simply remarkable to behold and experience.

It is very easy, to become jaded tasting such

great wines from a great vintage, but it is really

a privilege to taste something as amazing as

this. Unfortunately, it needs a good decade ofcellaring, and that’s assuming it doesn’t close

down over the next few years. This is a 50- to

75-year wine from one of the half-dozen or so

most compulsive and obsessive proprietors

in all of Bordeaux. Is there anything that

proprietor Alfred Tesseron is not doing right?

Talk about an estate that is on top of its game!

Pontet-Canet’s 2010 is a more structured,

tannic and restrained version of their most

recent perfect wine, the 2009. Kudos to

Pontet-Canet!” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts.

02/13

1 magnum

$300-400

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Chateau Chasse Spleen 2005Moulis-en-Medoc

12 bottles (owc)

$350-500

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Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes 2005Cote de Beaune

“A beautifully elegant and highly complex

nose of extract of dark berry fruit that is both

elegant and complex serves as a dramatic

introduction to the big-bodied, indeed evenrobust flavors that are firm, dense and

incredibly concentrated, all wrapped in a

palate drenching finish that just oozes dry

extract and gives a velvety texture to the

unbelievably long finale. This is a wonderfully

gifted wine that has everything it needs to age

gracefully for multiple decades and it wi ll need

12 to 15 years in a cool cellar to really hit its

stride. This too is one of those ‘wow’ wines.”

Burghound, 94 pts. 04/08

4 bottles

$400-600

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Raveneau Chablis Blanchot 2009Chablis


1 bottle

$150-200

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Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 2008Chablis


1 bottle $125-175

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Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 2011Chablis

3 bottles

$200-300

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Raveneau Chablis Foret 2010Chablis

1 bottle

$100-150

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Raveneau Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 2010Chablis

“This is pretty much spot on with my last

review in 2012 save for the fact that it’s

evolving a bit more slowly and I have extended

the suggested initial drinking window

accordingly. That review is: Almost invisible

wood frames the pretty and impressively

complex nose of dried flower, citrus zest,

mineral reduction and tidal pool aromas. The

well-concentrated mid-palate is quite roundand supple though the focus is maintained as

there is an underlying firm spine of acidity on

the superbly intense and strikingly persistent

finish. As it often is when young, this is really

quite serious and it will require a few years to

unwind and reveal all of its potential but make

no mistake, this is going to be great in time.”


1 bottle

$150-200

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Raveneau Chablis Monts Mains 2010

Chablis1 bottle

$100-150

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Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2006Cote de Nuits

“This is also extremely floral with a reserved

nose that is an airy, spicy and ripe mélange

of red and blue pinot fruit that displays

really lovely violet and rose petal notes

that are picked up by the minerally, intense

and harmonious flavors that are beautifully

proportioned and are blessed with ample

amounts of dry extract on the essence of

pinot and explosive, energetic and hugely longyet incredible precise finish that is also built

on a base of firm minerality. This is almost

exotic in character yet everything is in beautiful

concordance. In a word, great.” Burghound,

96 pts. 01/09

1 bottle

$325-450

71

Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2010Southern Rhone

“Interestingly enough, even though many of

the 2010 Perrin et Fils selections from the

southern Rhone were scheduled to be bottledright after my visit, the 2010 Beaucastel had

already been put in bottle. This is a gorgeous

wine, a classic blend of 30% Grenache, 30%

Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and

the balance the other permitted varietals in

the appellation. Deep purple, with loads of

bouquet garni, beef blood, blackberry, kirsch,

smoke and truffle, this wine is full-bodied, rich

and showing even better than it did last year.

I still think it needs 3-5 years of cellaring, and

it should last for 25-30 years, as most of the

top vintages of Beaucastel do.” R. Parker for

TWA, 95 pts. 10/12

6 bottles (owc)

$300-400

72

JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr RieslingSpatlese 2002Mosel Saar Ruwer

12 bottles (oc)

$250-350

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12 bottles

$300-400

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12 bottles

$250-350

Further selections from a cellar featured in our

February 2014 auction, these lots highlight two

producers: Bruno Clair and Prince Florent de

Merode. Bruno Clair’s La Dominode vineyard was

planted in 1904 and these vineyards from Florent

de Merode now form the Corton wines of Domaine

de la Romanee Conti. Removed from custom,

temperature-controlled home storage.

75

Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin LesCazetieres 1993Cote de Nuits

u: less than 0.5cm

8 bottles

$300-400

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Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin LesCazetieres 1999Cote de Nuits

5 bottles

$250-350

77

Bruno Clair Savigny Les Beaune LaDominode 1993Cote de Beaune

u: less than 0.5cm, one wrinkled label

9 bottles

$275-350

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11 bottles

$375-550

79


3 bottles

$125-175

80


12 bottles

$500-700

81

Prince Florent de Merode CortonBressandes 1989

Cote de Beauneu: less than 0.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels

6 bottles

$200-300

82

Prince Florent de Merode CortonBressandes Vertical1988 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm, very lightly corrodedcapsule, lightly bin-soiled label1998 (1 bt)Cote de Beaune

2 bottles

$60-90

83

Prince Florent de Merode Corton Renardes

1990Cote de Beaune

u: less than 0.5cm, bin-soiled labels

11 bottles

$375-550

84

Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos duRoi 1990Cote de Beaune

u: eight 0.5cm or better, three 1.0cm, one1.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels

12 bottles

$1,600-2,000

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Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos duRoi 1993Cote de Beaune

u: 0.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels

8 bottles

$500-650

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Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos duRoi Vertical1983 (1 bt) u: 1.5cm, lightly bin-soiled label1989 (3 bts) u: 0.5cm, lightly bin-soiledlabels1993 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm, stained labelCote de Beaune

5 bottles

$200-300

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Mixed Prince Florent de Merode Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 1990 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm,very lightly corroded capsule, lightly bin-soiled labelPommard Clos de la Platiere 1990 (2 bts) u:one 0.5cm, one 1.0cm, bin-soiled labelsCote de Beaune

3 bottles

$150-200

Full-throttle Bordeaux: lauded vintages of first and

second growth for drinking now/then. From the

cellar of an astute collector. Stored meticulouslyin custom-built temperature-controlled cellar and

removed by Skinner specialists.

88

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe

“A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and

19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34%

of Lafite’s total harvest. In a less than perfect

Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since

birth, putting on more weight and flesh over

the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998

is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of

lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant

fruit soars majestically from the glass. Thewine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing

the essence of Lafite’s character. The tannin

is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered

yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-

rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+

seconds).” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 04/01

12 bottles

$6,000-9,000

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“A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and

19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34%

of Lafite’s total harvest. In a less than perfect

Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since

birth, putting on more weight and flesh over

the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998

is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of

lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant

fruit soars majestically from the glass. The

wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing

the essence of Lafite’s character. The tannin

is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered

yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-

rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+

seconds).” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 04/01

12 bottles

$6,000-9,000

90



8 bottles

$4,000-6,000

91

Chateau Margaux 1998Margaux, 1er Cru Classe

5 bottles

$1,500-2,250

92


3 bottles

$800-1,200

93


3 bottles

$900-1,400

94


6 bottles

$1,800-2,700

95

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1998St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe

9 bottles

$600-900

96

Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2000St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe

“Along with the Medoc first growths, Leoville

Barton, Chateau Montrose, Sociando Mallet,

and a handful of other producers, Leoville Las

Cases continues to make a wine meant for

very long-term cellaring. When I did my earlier

tastings of the 2000, my projected maturity

dates were 2012-2040, but it is looking

more like 2020-2050. This full-bodied blend

of nearly 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.4%

Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc still has a

youthful ruby/purple color, notes of graphite,

kirsch liqueur, black currants, and lead pencilshavings, with good acidity, the tell-tale purity,

layered ripeness and intensity, and a profound

finish. However, with its high level of tannin

and brooding backwardness, this superb effort

needs to be forgotten for up to a decade.” R.

Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 06/10

6 bottles

$1,000-1,400

97

Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1996St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe

12 bottles

$800-1,200

98

Chateau Clerc Milon Vertical1998 (6 bts)1999 (10 bts)

2000 (1 bt)Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe

17 bottles

$600-900

99


12 bottles

$1,200-1,800

100


12 bottles

$600-900

101

Les Forts de Latour 2000Pauillac

6 bottles

$750-1,000

102

Opus One Proprietary Red 1997Napa

5 bottles $1,000-1,500

Our June auction offered a teaser of this outstanding

collection and more lots are available in the Fine

Wines & Spirits online auction as well. Rife with

highly rated wines with a focus on Rhone and Italy,

peppered with Bordeaux and a bit of SQN as well,

just standing in this cellar made my mouth water.

Removed from a temperature-controlled, purpose-

built home cellar, this represents just a small portion

of this aficionado’s collection.

103

Moet & Chandon Dom PerignonOenotheque 1990Epernay

3 bottles (owc)

$1,200-1,800

104

Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 1996Epernay

L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 96 pts. 05/11

2 bottles

$325-500

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Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon AndyWarhol 2002Epernay

3 bottles (each in oc)

$400-600

106

Chateau Latour 1999Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe

3 bottles $1,000-1,300

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6 bottles

$750-1,000

108



12 bottles (owc)

$700-1,000

109

Reserve de la Comtesse 1999Pauillac

12 bottles (owc)

$450-600

110

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2005Pessac Leognan

R. Parker for TWA, 92 pts. 04/0812 bottles (owc)

$750-900

111

Chateau Clos St Martin 2005St. Emilion

“With a gorgeous nose of super-concentrated

black cherry/kirsch liqueur, this wine offers

notes of licorice, crushed rock and flowers

followed by a full-bodied, powerful, rich finish

with a boatload of tannin. This is a long-

distance runner and a sensational effort in the

vintage. Drink it over the next 25-30 years.” R.

Parker for TWA, 97+ pts. 06/15

4 bottles

$300-400

112

Chateau Destieux 2005St. Emilion


12 bottles (owc)

$300-400

113

Guigal Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis 1999Northern Rhone

“The 1999 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis

is a knockout bottle of wine that gives up

gorgeously mature aromas and flavors of

kirsch, blackberry, game, olive and spice in its

medium-bodied, seamless and elegant profile.

It’s a rock-star effort that’s drinking at full

maturity.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 08/14

6 bottles (owc)

$450-600

114

Tardieu Laurent Cote Rotie 1999Northern Rhone

R. Parker for TWA, (95-97) pts. 04/02

3 bottles

$200-300

115

Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape 2005Southern Rhone

“Laurent’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape

continues to show brilliantly. Made from the

standard estate blend of 85% Grenache

and then 5% each of Syrah, Mourvèdre and

Vaccarese, aged all in concrete tank, it offers

up a thrilling bouquet of kirsch and darker

berry-styled fruits, flowers, licorice and pepper.

Gorgeous on all accounts, with full-bodied

richness, beautiful purity and laser focus and

precision on the palate, drink this rock-star

Châteauneuf anytime over the coming 10-15

years.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 02/15

4 bottles

$150-250

116Clos de Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

2003 (2 bts) one with signs of old seepageand lightly corroded capsule2005 (2 bts)2006 (4 bts)Southern Rhone

8 bottles

$600-800

117

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2007Southern Rhone


6 bottles

$600-900

118

Clos St Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Combede Fous 2005Southern Rhone

“Up there with the ‘07, yet in a different style,

the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Combe des

Fous is a blockbuster that tops out on my

scale. Exotic, perfumed and layered, with

incredible kirsch, ground herbs, pepper

and hints of olive tapenade-like aromas and

flavors, this beauty is full-bodied and flawless

on the palate, with ultra-fine tannin structure,building richness and a finish that just won’t

quit. Given its depth of fruit, it’s a sheer joy to

drink even today, yet will continue to knock

it out of the park over the coming decade or

more.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 08/14

3 bottles

$300-450

119

Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 2001Piedmont

“The 2001 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis

Vigna San Giuseppe is a great choice for

readers who can be patient. Freshly cut

flowers, mint, spices and violets are some of

the many notes that flow from this structured,

powerful Barolo. The 2001 remains virile and

incredibly youthful in its personality. Sweet

balsamic notes develop in the glass, adding

considerable depth and nuance. The San

Giuseppe is a jewel of a wine with a bright,

bright future. Today it is stunningly beautiful.

Anticipated maturity: 2013-2031.” A. Galloni


5 bottles

$425-575

120Clerico Sori Ginestra 2001Piedmont

12 bottles (oc)

$500-700

121

Conterno Fantino Sori Ginestra 2001Piedmont

A. Galloni for TWA, 94 pts. 04/12

1 magnum

$150-225

122

Manzone La Gramolere Barolo 2004Piedmont


12 bottles (oc)

$400-600

123

Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino VignetoManachiara 1997Tuscany

12 bottles (owc)

$900-1,400

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Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2001Piedmont


6 bottles (owc)

$750-1,000

125

Scavino Barolo Cannubi

1997 (4 bts)1998 (1 bt)

1998 (1 bt)2001 (4 bts)2003 (2 bts)Piedmont

12 bottles

$600-800

126

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio AlleMura 1997Tuscany

6 bottles (owc)

$300-400

127

Fontodi Flaccianello 2009Tuscany


12 bottles (owc)

$800-1,200

128

Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 1998 (2 bts)1999 (2 bts)2000 (3 bts)2001 (3 bts)

Tuscany 10 bottles

$400-600

129

Tua Rita Redigaffi 2009Tuscany

“09 Redigaffi bursts onto the palate with an

exciting melange of blackberries, grilled herbs,

flowers, mint, rosemary and spices. It is a

powerful, juicy Merlot loaded with fruit, but

there is also more than enough structure to

provide support. Dark notes of tar, incense

and smoke add complexity on the finish.

Generally I prefer Redigaffi between ages 5

and 15.” A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 06/123 bottles

$250-375

130

Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2004Tuscany


5 bottles

$250-375

131

Clarendon Hills Astralis 2001McLaren Vale

“The 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just

as compelling as the 2002. T ighter because of

being in the bottle, it is an extraordinary effort

that offers the essence of graphite, blackberry

liqueur, espresso, and acacia flowers, all

combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for

the senses. Sensationally concentrated, with

sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the

top as might be expected for a wine of such

extreme richness, it is an extraordinarily well-delineated Syrah that should hit its prime in

10-12 years, and last for 30-40. Hail Caesar...I

mean Roman!” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts.

08/03

1 bottle

$125-175

132

Concha Toro Don Melchor 2002Maipo

12 bottles (owc)

$600-800

133

Beringer Private Reserve CabernetSauvignon 2001Napa


6 bottles (oc)

$425-600

134

Ramey Pedregal Proprietary Red 2007Napa


6 bottles (oc)

$450-600

135

Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203-1a 2005California

“The perfect 2005 Syrah Atlantis Fe

203-1a,b,c is a blend of 93% Syrah, 5%

Grenache, and 2% Viognier, with 25% whole

clusters. Whereas the Ode to E is all from the

Eleven Confessions Vineyard, this cuvee is a

combination of 43% from the estate vineyard,

28% from the White Hawk Vineyard, 21%

from the Alban Vineyard, and 8% from the

Bien Nacido Vineyard. The good news is

there are nearly 1,500 cases of this recently

released offering. An extraordinarily flowery

nose interwoven with scents of blueberries,blackberries, incense, and graphite soars from

the glass. Although not the biggest or most

concentrated Syrah Krankl has made, it is one

of the most nuanced, elegant, and complex.

It remains full-bodied, but builds incrementally

on the palate, and comes across as elegant

and delicate, especially when compared to

many California Syrahs. Nevertheless, the

intensity is mind-boggling, and the finish lasts

for nearly a minute. Drink this amazing effort

over the next 10-15+ years.” R. Parker for

TWA, 100 pts. 06/08

1 bottle

$300-400

136

Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203-1b 2005California

1 bottle

$300-400

137

Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203-1c 2005California

1 bottle

$300-400

138

Sine Qua Non Labels 2007California

“The recently released 2007 Syrah Labels

(89% Syrah, 7% Grenache, and 4% Viognier)

comes from the 11 Confessions Estate

Vineyard (57%), a small amount from the

home estate vineyard in Oak View called

Cumulus, and the rest from purchased fruit

grown in the White Hawk Vineyard in Los

Alamos and the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa

Maria. A sensational effort, it is performing

even better out of bottle than it did from barrel.

An opaque purple color is accompanied bybeautiful notes of charcoal, acacia flowers,

blueberries, blackberries, graphite, and subtle

smoke. With great fruit, tremendous texture,

and full-bodied power, it is locked and loaded.

This cuvee should provide great drinking in

addition to some provocative discussions over

the next 10-15 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 98+

pts. 08/10

1 bottle

$175-250

139

Sine Qua Non Raven No. 1 2006California

1 bottle $200-300

Essential but still missing? No longer. SQN without

the wait. Removed by Skinner specialists.

140

Sine Qua Non The Thrill of StampCollecting Syrah 2009California


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Sine Qua Non Turn the Whole Thing UpsideDown Grenache 2009California

“The 2009 Grenache Upside Down emerges

from the glass with layers of dark red fruit as

it sweeps across the palate. There is an inner

sweetness and sheer depth that make the

2009 compelling. The 11% Syrah and 5%

Mourvedre make themselves heard clearly

in adding layers of depth and pure richness.

Tar, anise and graphite meld together onthe rich, dramatic finish. This is a striking

wine endowed with tons of pure textural

dimension. The 2009 was sourced from

Eleven Confessions (72%), Cumulus (22%)

and Bien Nacido (6%) vineyards. Anticipated

maturity: 2013-2021.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96+

pts. 08/12

2 bottles

$350-500

142

Sine Qua Non Stockholm Syndrome 2010Syrah 2010 (3 bts)Grenache 2010 (3 bts)California

“The 2010 Syrah Stockholm Syndrome is

a monumental effort that will stand toe-to-

toe with the greatest Syrahs in the world.

A blend of 96% Syrah, 3% Roussanne and

1% Viognier, it was fermented with 16%

whole cluster before spending just under 42

months in 100% new French oak. It offers an

incredible array of sweet dark fruits, cassis,

white chocolate, licorice and hints of bacon

fat that meld perfectly with its full-bodied,

seamless, layered and impeccably put-

together palate. Given the wealth of fruit here,

it’s amazing how this stays light, graceful and

elegant, without ever seeming over the top in

any way. While there’s no shortage of tanninhere, they’re sweet and integrated, so feel free

to enjoy this rock-star effort anytime over the

coming two decades or more.” J. Dunnuck for

TWA, 100 pts. 08/14

“The current release of the estate vineyard

(a.k.a. the extended barrel-aged cuvee), the

2010 Grenache Stockholm Syndrome is an

incredible effort that I couldn’t find a fault

with. A blend of 75% Grenache, 22% Syrah,

2% Roussanne and 1% Viognier, all from

the Eleven Confession Vineyard, it spent just

under 30 months in 22% new and 78% used

French oak prior to bottling. Locked and

loaded, it knocks it out of the park with its

cassis, licorice, smoked duck, spice-box and

exotic herb-styled bouquet. The palate follows

suit and while it has the expected depth and

richness of the estate, it’s seamless, elegant

and lively, with perfect balance, ultra-fine

tannin and a finish that just won’t quit. It

doesn’t get any better and count yourself

lucky if you can latch onto a couple of these. It

will thrill for 15-20 years.” J. Dunnuck for TWA,

100 pts. 08/14

6 bottles

$4,500-5,500

143

Sine Qua Non Dark Blossom Syrah 2011California

“The 2011 Syrah Dark Blossom showed

even better from bottle than barrel. A blend

of 84% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 4% Petite

Sirah and the rest Roussanne and Petite

Manseng, this beauty was fermented with

17% whole clusters and aged in equal parts

new and used French oak. One of the shining

successes in the vintage, it’s a full-bodied,

concentrated and layered Syrah that hasawesome aromatics of blackcurrants, Peking

duck, pepper, licorice and charcuterie in

its seamless, thrillingly pure profile. As with

Manfred’s other 2011s, the tannins are

certainly present, yet they’re sweet, polished

and have no hard edges. Give this beauty 2-3

years in the cellar and enjoy bottles through

2031.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 99 pts. 08/14

6 bottles

$1,200-1,800

144

Sine Qua Non Dark Blossom Grenache 2011California

“The 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom is

probably the best Grenache-based blend

in the vintage. A blend of 75% Grenache,

12.5% Syrah, 11.5% Mourvedre and a splash

of Roussanne (fermented with 11% whole

clusters), it has a perfumed, complex style,

with notions of black raspberry, cassis, dried

flowers, white pepper and licorice giving

way to a full-bodied, layered and seamless

mouthfeel. There’s no shortage of fruit here,

and while it’s hard to resist now, it has enough

tannin to warrant short-term cellaring. It

should knock it out of the park through 2029.”

J. Dunnuck for TWA, 97 pts. 08/14

6 bottles $1,000-1,500

145

Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Cumulus Vineyard #5 2011California


2 bottles

$600-800

146

Sine Qua Non Stein Grenache 2012California


2 bottles

$400-500

147

Sine Qua Non Stock Syrah 2012California

“A step up from the Grenache, the

blockbuster-styled 2012 Syrah Stock checks

in as a blend of 84% Syrah, 7% Grenache,

6% Petit Sirah, and the rest Viognier and

Mourvedre, that was fermented with 32%

whole clusters and aged in just over half

new French oak. It offers stunning notes

of blackcurrants, cassis, smoked meats,

ground pepper and wild herbs to go with afull-bodied, unctuous, layered, yet always

graceful and elegant feel on the palate. Nicely

structured, with perfect overall balance, it still

has the open-knit character of the vintage, yet

has plenty of underlying structure, which at the

moment is slightly hidden by the wine’s lavish

fruit. It will be better in 2-3 years, and have

two decades of overall longevity.” J. Dunnuck


2 bottles

$400-550

148

Sine Qua Non In the Abstract 2012California

“A step up from the Grenache, the

blockbuster-styled 2012 Syrah Stock checks

in as a blend of 84% Syrah, 7% Grenache,

6% Petit Sirah, and the rest Viognier and

Mourvedre, that was fermented with 32%

whole clusters and aged in just over half

new French oak. It offers stunning notes

of blackcurrants, cassis, smoked meats,

ground pepper and wild herbs to go with a

full-bodied, unctuous, layered, yet always

graceful and elegant feel on the palate. Nicely

structured, with perfect overall balance, it still

has the open-knit character of the vintage, yet

has plenty of underlying structure, which at the

moment is slightly hidden by the wine’s lavishfruit. It will be better in 2-3 years, and have

two decades of overall longevity.” J. Dunnuck


2 bottles

$250-350

149

Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007Napa

“Aged 24 months in new French oak, this

infant 2007 exhibits an inky/purple color

along with notes of graphite, spring flowers

and smoky oak. This full-bodied, classic

Insignia reveals fabulous depth, ripeness,

texture, viscosity and richness. Still young

and unformed, it should evolve for 25 or more

years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 11/13

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Domaine Pegau Cuvee da Capo 2007Southern Rhone

“For the fourth time, the Chateauneuf du Pape

Cuvee da Capo has been produced, and

for the fourth time, it has received a perfect

score although I might back off the 2000’s

perfect score based on the fact that it seems

to be more of an upper-ninety point wine than

pure perfection these days. The 2007 may

come closest in style to the 1998, the debut

vintage, although the tannins are sweeter

and the wine is perhaps fatter and richer inthe mouth. The alcohols in these cuvees can

be very high, ranging from 16.1% in 2003,

15.8% in 2000, 16.3% in 1998, to 15.5% (the

lowest ever) in 2007. An inky/purple color is

followed by aromas of smoked meats, Peking

duck, licorice, lavender, aged beef, grilled

steak blood, black currants, plums, sauteed

cepes and soy. Enormously concentrated,

broad, expansive and massive but not over

the top, this is a tour de force in winemaking

that is impossible to imagine unless one has

a bottle to work through over the course of

4 to 5 hours. Although they advertise using

all 13 authorized varietals, this wine is over

90% Grenache, largely from the famed LaCrau section of Chateauneuf du Pape. They

do have other vineyards from which they pull

some of the fruit that goes into the Cuvee

da Capo, including St.-Jean, Esquilons and

occasionally Monpertuis. The 2007 seems to

be broader, fatter, more unctuously textured

and more flattering to drink at this stage than

the 1998 was. In that sense, the evolutionary

development may resemble their 2003s. The

2007 was bottled in February, 2010, and my

anticipated drinking dates are 2014-2030+.”


5 bottles

$1,300-1,800

151

Chateau d’Yquem 1990Sauternes, 1er Cru Superior

“An extraordinary effort, Yquem’s 1990 is a

rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This

wine also possesses lots of elegance and

finesse. The wine’s medium gold color is

accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose

of honeyed tropical fruits, peaches, coconut,

and apricots. High quality, subtle toasty oak

is well-integrated. The wine is massive on the

palate, with layers of intensely ripe botrytis-

tinged, exceptionally sweet fruit. Surprisingly

well-integrated acidity, and a seamless,

full-bodied power and richness have createda wine of remarkable harmony and purity.

Certainly it is one of the richest Yquems I have

ever tasted, with 50-100 years of potential

longevity. An awesome Yquem! Anticipated

maturity: 2003-2050+.” R. Parker for TWA, 99

pts. 04/99

1 demi bottle

$150-200

152

Chateau d’Yquem 2001Sauternes, 1er Cru Superior

“There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet

white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals

a hint of green in its light gold color. While

somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing,

it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange

marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee,

and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth,

it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing

acidity as well as massive concentration and

unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and givenlaser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This

large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set

to take its place among the most legendary

vintages of the past, and wil l age effortlessly

for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-

2100+.“ R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 04/05

1 demi bottle

$275-375

Further cellar trimming from a long-time friend of

Skinner, these lots are a dizzying selection of some

of the world’s best wines: Ponsot, Chave, Marcassin,

Schrader… the statement made from these 18

lots speaks directly to the keen eye of the collector.Removed from temperature-controlled storage for

this auction.

153


u: top shoulder, signs of old seepage, lightly

scuffed label, very lightly wine-stained label

loose at edge

“Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array

of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black

cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive

and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless

from first impression to finish, effortlesslybuilding layers of complexity in the mouth and

leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I

can’t see how this could possibly be improved

so have no alternative but concede perfection.

Drink now to 2045+.” L. Perrotti-Brown for

TWA, 100 pts. 05/09

1 bottle

$600-800

153A

Joseph Drouhin Musigny 2010Cote de Nuits

signs of old seepage

“Here the fantastic nose closely resembles

that of the Amoureuses except that the woodis more completely integrated. The suave and

gorgeously rich middle weight flavors display

superb precision and like its stable mate, the

palate impression is one of pure silk. There is

ample minerality on the fantastically complex

and persistent finish and once again, this is

a picture perfect example of power without

weight. In short, this is absolutely a ‘wow’

wine.” Burghound, 94-97 pts. 04/12

1 bottle

$700-1,000

154

Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes 2008Cote de Nuits

two with signs of overfill seepage, all three

labels show the dot as yellow

Burghound, (94-96) pts. 01/10

3 magnums (owc)

$1,400-1,800

155

JL Chave Hermitage Rouge 2006Northern Rhone

slightly protruding cork, capsule intact

“Superior to the 2007, the 2006 Hermitage

reminds me of Chave’s brilliant 1991. An

incredibly subtle perfume of black raspberries,

creme de cassis, camphor, and acacia flowers

is followed by an elegant, concentrated

wine with beautifully integrated acidity,

tannin, wood, and alcohol. This seamless,

gorgeously-proportioned, large-framed wine

represents the definition of finesse, elegance,

and terroir. It will be drinkable in several years,

and should last for 20-25 years.” R. Parker for

TWA, 96 pts. 04/09

1 bottle $150-200

156

Chapoutier l’Ermite 2000Northern Rhone

signs of old seepage, wine-stained label

“I grossly underestimated the 2000 Ermitage

l’Ermite from barrel. This wine, which emerges

from largely pre-phylloxera vines planted

on the dome of Hermitage, adjacent to the

chapel that is perched there so photogenically,

possesses extraordinary finesse and elegance.

It reveals notes of liquid minerals intermixed

with kirsch liqueur and blackberries. While

it never possesses the power and breadthof flavor of Le Meal or Le Pavillon, l’Ermite

appears to be a hypothetical blend of

Bordeaux’s Lafleur and Ausone as it always

displays a certain austerity early in life. The

extraordinary 2000 flirts with perfection. A

provocative wine with great minerality, finesse,

and delineation, it blew me away when I

tasted it from bottle.” R. Parker for TWA, 99

pts. 06/03

1 magnum

$400-500



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157

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2007Southern Rhone

damp-stained labels

“Paul Avril was a bigger-than-life vigneron, a

visionary, and a great teacher, but Vincent has

been in charge for a number of years, and he

has rewarded his father with what I believe is

the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape made since

1978 and 1990, the 2007. I have not only

tasted this wine at the estate, but I purchased

it for my cellar, and have now drunk it on

three separate occasions out of bottle. It isunquestionably one of the great Chateauneufs

of my lifetime, and I suspect it will merit a three

digit score after another 3-4 years of cellaring.

The blend is generally 65% Grenache, 20%

Mourvedre, and the rest small amounts of

Muscardin, Vaccarese, Counoise, and Syrah.

It exhibits what is probably the deepest

color I have ever seen here, and the finished

alcohol is a high (for Clos des Papes) 15.5%.

Still slightly restrained because of its recent

bottling, but wow, what potential complexity,

mind-boggling richness, and compelling flavor

profile are apparent. It is a sublime expression

of the art of winemaking as evidenced by

its dense purple color and big, sweet kissof kirsch, framboise, blackberries, licorice,

roasted herbs, and smoked meat. It hits

the palate with a fascinating combination

of substance, power, full-bodied authority

yet extraordinary freshness, elegance, and

precision. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring,

and watch it unleash its glory over the next

three decades. This is a prodigious wine of

great quality from one of the most important

reference point estates in Chateauneuf du

Pape.” R. Parker for TWA, 99+ pts. 10/09

4 magnums

$800-1,000

158Galardi Terra di Lavoro IGT 2001Tuscany

damp-stained labels, one slightly wine-stained

label

“The 2001 Terra di Lavoro is a stunning wine

that is enjoying a most peaceful and positive

evolution today. It delivers a level of complexity

and elegance that puts it in a class of its

own. The bouquet exhibits tertiary aromas of

smoke, ash, licorice, cured meat and dried

fruit. Those aromas show a fluid quality that is

backed by energy and momentum. Wait a few

moments and dried herbs, rosemary and mint

rise from the glass. It shows a silky, elongated

quality in the mouth with fine tannins and extralong persistency. Given how well this wine

is holding up, it still has a long way to go.”

Monica Larner for TWA, 96 pts. 04/15

3 bottles

$200-300

159

Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2009Sonoma

“The 2009 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard

is a gorgeous, clearly California version of a

grand cru from Burgundy, such as Clos Saint-

Denis or Clos de la Roche. This deep plum/

garnet-colored wine offers intense berry fruit

along with forest floor, spice box, earth and

loads of plum, cherry and strawberry notes,

moving toward darker fruits, as well as earthy,

autumnal, foresty scents. The wine is full-bodied, with great intensity, sweet tannins and

good acidity. Drink it over the next decade or

more.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 08/15

12 bottles

$2,400-3,250

160

Marcassin Pinot Noir Three Sisters Vineyard 2009Sonoma

2 bottles

$200-300

161

Marcassin Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2009Sonoma

“The prodigious 2009 Pinot Noir Blue Slide

Ridge reminds me of one of the great vintages

of the DRC Vosne-Romanee. Notes of

forest floor, jammy raspberries, blueberries,

boysenberries and spring flowers are followed

by a full-bodied, textured, layered mouthfeel,

and great intensity, precision and freshness.

This stunning 2009 is already showing

considerable complexity, and should age

effortlessly for 10-15 years.” R. Parker for

TWA, 98 pts. 12/13

2 bottles $350-450

162

Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard

2009Sonoma

“Light gold in color, with an extraordinary

nose of poached pears, citrus honey and a

touch of orange rind, the 2009 Chardonnay

Marcassin Vineyard has beautiful fruit, a full-

bodied mouthfeel, penetrating acids and an

underlying minerality and richness. The finish

goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This is

sensational Chardonnay and very much inkeeping with this vineyard. Drink now-2020.”


12 bottles

$2,000-2,400

163

Marcassin Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard 2009Sonoma

4 bottles

$400-550

164

Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Old SparkyBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2011Napa

“The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer

To Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky reveals lots

of cassis, spring flower, graphite and spice

characteristics along with good minerality.

Medium to full-bodied and strikingly rich,

it, too, is a great success for the vintage. It

should drink well for 15 or more years.” R.


1 magnum (owc) $400-600

165

Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Old SparkyBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012Napa

2 magnums (owc)

$1,600-2,200

166

Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Old SparkyBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012

Napa2 magnums (owc)

$1,600-2,200

167

Mixed Schrader 2012Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2012 (4 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon LPV Beckstoffer 2012(2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon GIII 2012 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon T-6 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon CCS 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012 (1 bt)

Napa12 bottles

$2,800-3,750

168

Mixed Schrader 2012Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2012 (4 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon LPV Beckstoffer 2012(2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon GIII 2012 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon T-6 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon CCS 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon

Vineyard 2012 (1 bt)Napa12 bottles

$2,800-3,750



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169

Mixed Schrader 2011Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2011 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2011 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon T6 Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2011 (1 bt)Napa

3 bottles

$450-650

A passionate collector and long-time friend of

Skinner drops a few gems into auction from a deep

and inspiring cellar. Removed from private and

professional temperature-controlled storage by

Skinner specialists.

170

Moet & Chandon Dom PerignonOenotheque 1990Epernay

1 bottle

$450-600

171

Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon AndyWarhol Label 2002Epernay

“The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely

floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates

the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine

gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly

riper and almost tropical. Apricots, passion

fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy,

opulent Dom Perignon. The wine’s volume

makes it approachable today, but readers in

search of more complexity will want to cellarthis for at least a few years to allow for some

of the baby fat to drop off. Geoffroy describes

the vintage as very ripe and adds that some of

the Chardonnay showed the ill-effects of the

hot growing season in the somewhat burned,

dehydrated fruit that came in that year. This

bottle was disgorged in July, 2009.” A. Galloni


6 bottles (oc)

$1,200-1,500

172

Chateau Margaux 1994Margaux, 1er Cru Classe

u: into neck

2 bottles

$600-800

173

Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2005St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe

“The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is another great

success from this property, which is owned by

Michel Reybier. A superstar of St.-Estèphe in

this vintage, this wine has a dense ruby/purple

color, beautiful, sweet cassis and blackcurrant

fruit, some floral notes, spice and a touch of

oak in a full-bodied, layered, impressive multi-

dimensional style. The tannins are surprisingly

sweet and well-integrated, as is the acidity,

alcohol and wood. This is a beauty and

certainly the top wine of St.-Estèphe. Drink it

over the next 25+ years.” R. Parker for TWA,

97 pts. 06/15

1 double magnum

$750-900

174

Chateau Montrose 2009St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe

“The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,

32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was

harvested between September 14 and

October 3. The spring was cold, yet summerwas extremely hot and dry—one of the hottest

vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no

rain fell in September served as a catalyst to

get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some

bottles of this wine have a definite brett

population that gives off the notes of sweaty

horses, but this one did not. The ones I have

had from my cellar—where I have had it

frequently—are quite pure and clean. I suspect

that the brett population is in all of them, but

unless the wine hits some heat along the

transportation route or in storage, the wine

will not show any brett. This one tasted at the

chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my

cellar, have been pristine and not showing the

sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence

in brett populations that have flourished in

the bottle because of external temperatures.

This wine has an incredibly complex nose of

spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur,

scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-

bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity

and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity.

The wine should continue to drink well for

at least another 30 or more years, but it is

showing secondary nuances in the perfume.

The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad,

savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-

time modern legends from Bordeaux as well

as Chateau Montrose.” R. Parker for TWA,

100 pts. 08/143 bottles

$900-1,200

175

Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2006Pessac Leognan

“A somewhat under-the-radar La Mission, the

2006 was generally overlooked following the

brilliance of the 2005. A young, dense purple-

hued wine that is developing beautifully, it

exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce, charcoal,

barbecue smoke, roasted meats, graphite

and background oak. Full-bodied with good

acidity, moderate tannin and a vigorous,

powerful youthfulness, the 2006 will age more

quickly than the 2005, but it still requires

another 5-8 years of cellaring. Anticipated

Maturity: 2014-2035.” R Parker for TWA, 94

pts. 08/12

1 double magnum

$1,200-1,500

176

Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2008Tuscany


3 magnums

$550-750

177

Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2008Tuscany


1 double magnum

$400-600

178

Bond Melbury 2002Napa

“The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Melbury,

which comes from a hillside vineyard site near

Lake Hennessey, is showing even better than

it did in its youth. Probably years away from

full maturity, the wine has an extraordinary

aromatic profile of smoky meats intermixed

with blackberry, creme de cassis, charcoal,

lead pencil shavings and espresso. Dense,

opulent and full-bodied, with terrific fruit, this

is a showcase style of vintage for a wine of

such great ripeness and massive intensity.

This extraordinary effort displays oodles of

glycerin and fabulous purity, while the oak has

been completely absorbed. The cooler hillside

climate of blue fruits and spring flowers is

also present as the wine aerates in the glass.

This wine has at least another 15-30 years of

potential ahead of it.” R. Parker for TWA, 100

pts. 06/121 bottle

$350-425



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Bond Horizontal 2010Melbury 2010 (1 mag)Pluribus 2010 (1 mag)Quella 2010 (1 mag)St. Eden 2010 (1 mag) Vecina 2010 (1 mag)Napa

5 magnums (owc)

$2,800-3,750

180

Harlan Estate Proprietary Red 1997Napa

“The 1997 Harlan Estate is one of the

greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines I

have ever tasted. A blend of 80% Cabernet

Sauvignon, with the rest Merlot and Cabernet

Franc, this enormously-endowed, profoundly

rich wine must be tasted to be believed.

Opaque purple-colored, it boasts spectacular,

soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coffee,

blackberries, licorice, and cassis. In the

mouth, layer after layer unfold powerfully yet

gently. Acidity, tannin, and alcohol are well-

balanced by the wine’s unreal richness and

singular personality. The finish exceeds oneminute. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030.” R.


1 bottle

$800-1,000

181

Schrader Cellars Cabernet SauvignonBeckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard 2006Napa


1 bottle

$400-600

182-184

No lots.

From an all-around knockout of a cellar, these

distinguished collectors offer up cased lots and

large format bottlings for when the occasion

demands a step up. Maintained in private and

professional temperature-controlled storage.

185

Clarence de Haut Brion 2010Pessac-Leognan

12 bottles (owc) $1,000-1,200

186

Chateau Pavie Macquin 1999St. Emilion

12 bottles (owc)

$500-700

187

Chateau Pavie Macquin 2005St. Emilion


3 magnums $450-600

188

Chateau Clinet 2011Pomerol

“Clinet has produced a blockbuster wine, even

in the lighter, less consistent vintage of 2011.

It reveals a dense purple color as well as an

abundance of black cherry, black currant

and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice,

incense and a touch of camphor. Full-bodied,

opulent and fleshy with a substantial finish,

this showy, dramatic 2011 should drink well

for 15-20 years. Brilliant!” R. Parker for TWA,

95 pts. 04/1412 bottles (owc)

$700-1,000

189

Bernard Dugat Py Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2011Cote de Nuits

12 bottles (2xoc)

$850-1,200

190

Ponsot Morey St Denis Cuvee Alouettes

2009Cote de Nuits“A very pretty nose of discreet spice notes,

red currants and damp earth nuances

that continue onto the rich, powerful and

impressively concentrated medium-bodied

flavors blessed with an abundance of dry

extract that buffers the notably firm, mineral-

driven and wonderfully complex finish that

seems to go on and on. This is terrific and one

of the best vintages that I have ever seen for

this wine.” Burghound, (91-94) pts. 01/11

1 magnum

$125-175

From various consignors, maintained in ideal cellar

conditions.

191


u: one very top shoulder, one top shoulder,

one lightly torn capsule removed and replaced

by Skinner specialists to reveal fully branded

cork

“This is a denser version of the 1990 thatstylistically reminds me of what the young

1959 probably tasted like. Still backward with

a deep ruby/plum color revealing only a touch

of lightening at the edge, the wine offers up

an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs,

smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and

earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by

a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low

acidity. With 6-8 hours decanting in a closed

decanter, it will offer beautiful drinking, but it

needs another 5-8 years to reach full maturity.

It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. This

classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated

as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or

concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild,

but it is a winner all the same.” R. Parker for TWA, 97+ pts. 06/09

2 bottles

$3,000-4,000

192


“The 1986 possesses outstanding richness,

a deep color, medium body, a graceful,

harmonious texture, and superb length. The

penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts,

minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this

wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as

well as medium to full-bodied, with awesomeextraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense

potential. Patience is required. Anticipated

maturity: 2000-2030.” R. Parker for TWA, 100

pts. 01/98

1 bottle

$750-1,100

193


u: bottom neck

3 bottles

$1,400-1,800

193A

Chateau d’Yquem 1928Sauternes, 1er Cru Superiore

u: high shoulder, lighly bin-soiled and nicked

label, mahogany color

1 bottle

$2,000-3,000



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2 12oz bottles

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$150-200

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