COTE ROTIE, LA MOULINE 1989 GUIGAL |

Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1989 Guigal Lot 8529: u. 1x3cm, several labels slightly scratched but generally excellent appearance, slightly corroded capsules, Lot 8530: Slightly scuffed labels and vintage slips, 2 slightly sunken corks, very slightly corroded capsules, Lot 8531: u. 1x3cm, 5 labels slightly soiled, 1 slightly nicked, 6 corroded capsulesSo sweet, spicy and violetty. So intriguing. Wonderful leather finish. Like maraschino cherries in alcohol, always with that fine, refined texture. So succulent. Superb. In 2008, it is just sheer bliss, with all the silky sheen to it that we have come to expect. At almost 20 years old, it is a paradigm of perfect balance between the fruit, acidity and tannin, with seamless flavour and texture to die for - or, more to the point, to live for. The feminine side of the Northern Rhône. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA (96-98) 8529:12 bts (owc) 8530:12 bts (cn) 8531:12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot