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The April 2021 Auction: Part 5

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Auction Ends: 4/29/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #156. Grand Puy-Lacoste 2000

Description: Consists of 2 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 95 NM.
"The 2000 Château Grand Puy Lacoste is an exceptional wine from Xavier Borie. It has a brilliant nose of blackberry, crushed stone, graphite and cedar. Putting it to one side for ten to 15 minutes reveals subtle mint-like aromas that whisk you straight to Pauillac. The palate is smooth and silky, cloaking the tannic frame of this GPL so that you barely notice it. But that will stand it in good stead for the long-term, the cornerstone of all great wines from this estate. Then there is that hint of spice on the aftertaste—the show ain't over yet. Served alongside a magnum of Pichon Baron 2000, I would say that at the moment, it does not quite possess the same level of precision. However, it remains a magnificent Pauillac to cherish long-term. Tasted January 2016." Neal Martin, Wine Advocate Interim, Jul 2016
Provenance: The Minuit Cellar
Notes: 1 Very lightly scuffed, 1 very lightly torn labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $225

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