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The May 2021 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 5/20/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #438. Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2013

Description: Consists of 3 Bottles, 0.75L
Region: France, Rhône, Hermitage.
Score: 96-97 VM.
"(This wine is the final blend and was resting in holding tanks in preparation for bottling, 'probably in March,' according to Chave): Inky ruby. Vibrant black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers, incense and licorice, and a bright mineral nuance adds lift. Sweet, fleshy and focused, offering palate-staining cherry compote, black raspberry and violet pastille flavors accented by smoky Indian spices and a hint of cracked pepper. Shows impressive depth but comes off surprisingly lithe, finishing with superb focus and length and fine-grained tannins that sneak in slowly." Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com, Mar 2016
Provenance: The Bijou Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $550

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