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The November 2019 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 11/21/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #500. Opus One 1988

Description: Consists of 3 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 92 AG.
"A layered, impeccably graceful wine, the 1988 Opus One is all about textural harmony and balance. Sweet, silky tannins wrap around the expressive fruit in a wine that stands out for its overall harmony. Dark plums, leather, tobacco and spices linger on the polished finish. This is another Opus One that relies more on balance than on pure size. The Cabernet Sauvignon is quite low in this vintage at 85%, while Cabernet Franc, at 13%, is much more pronounced. A dollop of Merlot rounds out the blend." Vinous, Jun 2013
Provenance: The Lapin Cellar
Notes: 2 Base neck, 1 very top shoulder, lightly scuffed, 2 very lightly corroded, 1 lightly corroded capsules.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $700

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