Fine & Rare Wine Live Auction

February 25, 2017

LOT 183

Lot 183

CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2002 (3) 96 WA
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2003 (2) 96 WA
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2007 (1) 96 WS 93 WA

CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2002 (3) 96 WA
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2003 (2) 96 WA
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2007 (1) 96 WS 93 WA
Lot 183 Details
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2002 (3)
Napa Valley.

This stunning, inky/plum/purple-tinged 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection boasts a glorious fragrance of creme de cassis, licorice, toasty oak, spice box, cassis and vanillin. Full-bodied, opulent, flashy and irresistible, this endearing, plush, exuberant, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon is 3-5 years away from full maturity, yet it is already complex and rewarding. It should last for another two decades. 96 WA

CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2003 (2)
Napa Valley.

Current vintages of the luxury cuvee, the Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection, are bottled much earlier than in the past and they remain one of Napa’s most classic Cabernets. The 2003’s opaque purple color suggests a wine much younger than ten years of age. Copious amounts of creme de cassis, graphite, spice box and a whiff of new saddle leather result in a classic, authoritative, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with no hard edges. This big, mouthfilling, textured, multidimensional Cabernet still tastes like an adolescent, and is capable of lasting another 15-20 years. Some tannins are present, but their sweetness along with the wine’s voluptuous character are irresistible. Drink: 2013-2033
96 WA

CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2007 (1)
Napa Valley.

96 WS 93 WA


6 bts. per lot $1,100 - $1,400

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 183
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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