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Auction Ends: 2/3/2018 11:00:00 AM PDT

Lot #58. Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins 1990

Description: Consists of 2 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 100 RP.
"One of the greatest wines ever produced ... anywhere ... is the 1990. Having consistently merited 100 points (if my scoring system went higher, it would be there), it continues to perform like a young wine, yet is accessible enough to be appreciated for its extraordinary combination of power, complexity, and majestic layers of flavor. The color is a dark plum/ruby to the edge. The monumental bouquet offers up aromas of liquified charcoaled beef intermixed with pepper, smoke, creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, truffles, and new saddle leather. This full-bodied, viscous, prodigious Chateauneuf du Pape must be tasted to be believed. It is more like a food than a beverage." Wine Advocate E2003, Dec 2002
Provenance: The Tower Cellar
Notes: Lightly wine stained vintage neck tags, very lightly damp stained, 1 wine stained, 1 lightly torn labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $3,750

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