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The January 2021 Auction: Part 5

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Auction Ends: 1/28/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #45. Petrus 1987

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Region: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol.
Score: . NM.
"The 1987 Petrus is a vintage that I have never tasted before and indeed, it is the first time it appears in the Vinous database. Being an off-vintage, you would expect it to be overwhelmed by the 1989 and 1990 tasted alongside. On the contrary, it holds its own in such auspicious company . . . . Quite deep in colour for a 1987 and showing less bricking than the 1985, it has an attractive bouquet with herbaceous black fruit, stewed black tea and autumn leaf aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, a fine bead of acidity, touches of the Left Bank courtesy of a cedar note that pops up towards the straight-laced finish." Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Jul 2020
Provenance: The Multitude Cellar
Notes: Base neck, very lightly corroded capsule, lightly scuffed, lightly faded, lightly damp stained, very lightly wrinkled label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $2,250

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