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The January 2021 Auction: Part 4

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Lot #494. Müller-Catoir Mußbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese #19 1994

Description: Consists of 3 Half Bottles, 0.375L
Region: Germany, Pfalz.
Score: 99 RP.
"For the extraordinary diversity of great wines that are produced, Muller-Catoir is Germany's greatest estate. Who else achieves such brilliance with not only Riesling, but with Muskateller, Scheurebe, and Rieslaner? Muller-Catoir's 1994s are brilliant wines, as well as the most backward I have tasted from this estate. Their extremely high extract bodes well for future development, as do their magnificently high yet ripe acids. Muller-Catoir produced two legendary sweet wines in 1994, both from the Rieslaner grape. The medium gold-colored 1994 Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese boasts a spectacularly rich, honeyed nose intertwined with scents of spring flowers, tropical fruits, minerals, and spices. Absolutely great, this viscous, full-bodied, remarkably rich, concentrated wine carries only 8% alcohol. It offers a huge mouthful of gorgeously pure, phenomenally extracted fruit presented in a sweet style. Despite its enormous extract and weight, the acidity provides zest and clarity to its massive personality." Wine Advocate #102, Dec 1995
Provenance: The Chevalier Cellar
Notes: Very lightly scuffed, slightly recessed cork capsule, 2 very lightly scuffed, 1 lightly scuffed, 1 lightly torn, 1 nicked labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $160

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