Vinous Treasures | Two Centuries of Europe’s Greatest Bottles | Finest & Rarest Wines
Vinous Treasures | Two Centuries of Europe’s Greatest Bottles | Finest & Rarest Wines
Lots 179-202: A fine selection of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne, from the cellars of a distinguished collector
Auction Closed
May 26, 01:21 PM GMT
Estimate
1,900 - 2,600 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Salon Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs 1996
In 2021, this has all the fine acidity of both the vintage and the Chardonnay grape. So brut tasting, with marine notes plus limes. It needs width in the glass to open out from tautness to fullness - and it can also take more time in bottle, with its strong backbone and authority. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
WA 97+
1 mag (owc)
Provenance:
A FINE SELECTION OF BORDEAUX, BURGUNDY, AND CHAMPAGNE, FROM THE CELLARS OF A DISTINGUISHED COLLECTOR, THESE WINES WERE PURCHASED FROM HIGHLY REPUTABLE UK MERCHANTS AND STORED IN PROFESSIONAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STORAGE
LYING IN OCTAVIAN Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid
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