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May 25June 02, 2020
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LOT 114

Lot 114

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 (1) WA 96
DELAS FRÈRES HERMITAGE DOMAINE DES TOURETTES 2009 (2) WA 98

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 (1) WA 96
DELAS FRÈRES HERMITAGE DOMAINE DES TOURETTES 2009 (2) WA 98
Lot 114 Details
CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 (1)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more. October 2009 WA 96

DELAS FRÈRES HERMITAGE DOMAINE DES TOURETTES 2009 (2)

Rhône.
u. 1 x 1 cm

A wine that flirts with perfection is the inky and opaque 2009 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes. Coming from L'Ermite, le Sabot, and Les Bessards, and aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, it gives up a heavenly bouquet of crushed rocks, blackberries, leather, wild herbs and earth. Massively concentrated on the palate, with another level of fruit and texture over the 2010, it has brilliant purity, building tannin and a blockbuster finish. There's enough tannin here to warrant hiding in the cellar for 4-5 years, but it should last for 3-4 decades. September 2015 Drink: 2019-2059 WA 98

3 bts.    per lot $300 - $500

Realised: $522
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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