Sassicaia 2001 (12 BT)

Sassicaia 2001

Bolgheri Sassicaia, DOC

Excellent levels and appearance, tissue wrapped, bands included in owc; Excellents niveaux et excellente apparence, enveloppé de papier de soie, bandes incluses dans la cbo

A classic year and a classical Sassicaia. The temperatures were cooler than usual which has given lovely fruit without huge structure. Nevertheless, it needs time, in true Sassicaia fashion. It was the first year in which they made selections for the 'grand vin' and this practice has continued. Utterly 'blooming' on the nose. So vibrant and fresh. The most beautiful, crunchy fruit. Fine, filigree texture. So sleek and with a lovely juicy finish. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

12 bts (owc)

Provenance:

The cellar of a European private collector, featuring some of the best Italian wines of the last three decades, along with Bordeaux and Champagne icons. All purchased either directly from the domaines or through reputable wine merchants, the wines were recently inspected and removed from the owner's private temperature-controlled cellar by the Sotheby's wine team

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Cave d’un collectionneur privé européen réunissant quelques-uns des plus grands vins italiens des trois dernières décennies, aux côtés d’icônes de Bordeaux et de Champagne. Acquis soit directement auprès des domaines, soit par l’intermédiaire de négociants reconnus, l’ensemble a récemment été inspecté puis retiré de la cave privée thermorégulée du propriétaire par les spécialistes vins de Sotheby’s.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid in EU

STOCKÉ À HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offert en droits acquittés en UE

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