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The Tower Cellar

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

Lot #578. Petrus 1979

Description: Consists of 7 Bottles, 0.75L
Region: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol.
Score: 94 JCL.
"Beautiful bouquet of dried violets, black tea and mixed herbs. Exuberant and powerful, this is a very surprising wine since the vintage does not have a great reputation. Love the spices and herbs on the palate with long finish." Jeannie Cho Lee MW, WineNote.JeannieChoLee.com, Mar 2015
Provenance: The Tower Cellar
Notes: Base neck or better, lightly oxidized and 5 nicked capsules, 2 very lightly wine stained, 4 lightly glue stained, and 6 nicked labels, 2 different importers.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $7,500

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