Fine Wines | Skinner Auction 2523B

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SKINNER Fine Wines Sale 2523B November 2, 2010 Boston Lower Falls Wine Company

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SKINNER Fine WinesSale 2523B November 2, 2010 BostonLower Falls Wine Company

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2366 Washington StreetNewton Lower Falls, MAPhil MinervinoChris MinervinoOwners

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5 Lots 1-715

87 Glossary of Terms

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A Concentration of Top Flight Bordeaux from a Gentleman of Massachusetts. Stored in a climate-controlled cellar, picked up by Skinner staff.

Cheval Blanc doesn’t scream out for attention, rather it is passionately pursued by a knowing few. Unquestionably worthy of “First Growth” stature. In keeping with the Right Bank scene, the beautiful park-like setting feels surprisingly casual. Formal to a point, but not overly so. Cheval Blanc is comprised of cabernet franc and merlot. The vinous equivalent of grace and good taste. –PhM

1.Chateau Cheval Blanc 1990St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe“One of my favorite Cheval Blancs, it remains to be seen if the 1998, 2000, and 2008 will live up to this offering. It is the ripest wine of the aforementioned vintages, with a complex bouquet of tobacco leaf, Christmas fruitcake, sweet black fruits, bordering on fig and plum, but no hint of overripeness, and notions of new saddle leather, mint, and incense. The gorgeously expressive aromatics are followed by a full-bodied wine revealing abundant glycerin as well as elevated alcohol, but it is not hot, and nothing is out of place. Expansive, rich, and revealing the nuances and complexity that come from bottle age, it is at its peak of maturity where it should remain for another 10-15 years.” R. Parker, 98+ pts. 06/099 bottles$6,000-9,000

2.Chateau Gruaud Larose 1981u: bottom neck or better3 bottles$200-300

3.Chateau Haut Brion 1989Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe“Haut-Brion has been the most consistent first-growth over the last decade, producing top-notch wines, even in such tough years as 1987, 1993, and 1994. The 1989 is one of a handful of truly profound wines from a vintage that tends to be overrated, save for the Pomerols, a few St.-Emilions, and some overachievers in the Medoc. However, 1989 was an extraordinary success for Jean Delmas, the administrator of Haut-Brion and La Mission-Haut-Brion. The prodigious 1989 Haut-Brion is one of the greatest first-growths I have ever tasted. It has always reminded me of what the 1959 must have tasted like in its youth, but it is even richer and more compelling aromatically. The wine exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, as well as a sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals, and smoke. Fabulously concentrated, with huge levels of fruit, extract, and glycerin, this wine is nearly viscous because of its thickness and richness. Low acidity gives the wine even more appeal and adds to its precociousness. The wine has not budged in development since it was first bottled, although it has always provided thrilling drinking because of its voluptuous texture. It needs another 5-6 years of bottle age before it will begin to develop Haut-Brion’s fabulous fragrance. Expect it to hit its plateau of maturity around 2003-2005 and drink well for 15-25 years.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 02/971 bottle$800-1,200

4.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Interestingly, a bottle of 1990 Lafite Rothschild I pulled from my cellar for a video blog on my web site was still buttoned down, tight, and even with extended decanting was not showing as much as I would have hoped. However, a bottle tasted, of all places, in Seoul, Korea in February, was only a few points short of perfection. That amazing performance motivated me to pull another bottle out of my cellar and follow it over the course of two days. Sure enough, by the second day the wine was roaring from the glass. The 1990 Lafite has turned out far better than my early assessment. While it still possesses some firmness, and performs like a late adolescent in terms of its evolution, it boasts gorgeous aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fleshy, full-bodied wine that should hit its peak in 5-8 years, and last for 25-30 more.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 06/0911 bottles (owc)$6,750-9,500

5.Chateau Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or betterR. Parker, 95+ pts. 06/0911 bottles (owc)$6,500-9,500

6.Chateau Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or betterR. Parker, 95+ pts. 06/096 bottles$3,500-5,000

7.Chateau Lynch Bages 1989Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or betterR. Parker, 95 pts. 06/006 bottles$1,000-1,400

8.Chateau Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, light bin soil“The 1983 Margaux is a breathtaking wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieved perfect maturity in 1983, and the result is an astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and tannic Margaux. The color is dark ruby, the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanillin oakiness, and the flavors are extremely deep and long on the palate with a clean, incredibly long finish. This full-bodied, powerful wine remains stubbornly backward and at least 5-6 years away from maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2030.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/981 bottle$375-475

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9.Chateau Lynch Bages 1988Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better4 bottles$300-450

10.Chateau Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or better, bin soil and slight label staining“The 1986 Margaux continues to be the most powerful, tannic, and muscular Margaux made in decades. One wonders if the 1928 or 1945 had as much power and depth as the 1986? The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. It should prove nearly immortal in terms of aging potential, but will it have the awesome potential I first predicted? Anticipated maturity: 2000-2050.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/985 bottles$1,500-2,000

11.Chateau Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better“I had this wine both in Seoul, Korea in February, and from my cellar in December, 2008, and it was remarkable how identical the wines smelled and tasted. It offers an extraordinary aromatic display of spring flowers, camphor, sweet red and black fruits, a hint of licorice, and no evidence of its 100% new oak cask aging. Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent, full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision, this stunning wine is just beginning to reach its plateau of full maturity, where it should remain for another three decades. A sensational effort, it is one of the legendary wines made at Chateau Margaux.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/096 bottles$4,750-6,250

12.Chateau Montrose 1990St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better“I have had the 1990 Montrose on four separate occasions over the last several months, and I have consistently rated it either 99 or 100. Three of the bottles came from my cellar, and one was tasted at the chateau. None of them revealed any brett, which is not the case with bottles that were exposed to heat, or had bad storage issues. The wine remains a blockbuster, an inky/ruby/purple-colored effort revealing stunning concentration, amazingly high glycerin, and abundant amounts of sweet black fruits intermixed with notions of earth and spice. It is a fleshy, full-bodied St.-Estephe with atypically high amounts of fatness and fruit extract, but it is settling down nicely and seems set for another 2-3 decades of longevity. Many have felt the 1989 Montrose is better, and it is getting closer to meriting a three digit score, but it remains more tannic and backward.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/096 bottles$2,500-3,250

13.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe11 bottles (owc)$3,000-4,000

14.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better6 bottles$1,500-2,000

15.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Perhaps the most beautiful packaging ever on a Bordeaux bottle, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild literally produced a work of art in the gold-engraved bottle of 2000 Mouton Rothschild. Of course, one can’t drink the glass, but this is a top-flight Mouton Rothschild, eclipsed only by the 2006 and 2009. A rich, tannic, earthy style, with loads of creme de cassis and floral notes, the final blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes, and still plenty of tannin to resolve. I gave it an anticipated maturity range of 2015-2050 back in 2003, and that looks on target.” R. Parker, 96+ pts. 06/101 bottle$700-1,000

16.Chateau Palmer 1989Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe“Palmer’s 1989 is one of the vintage’s great successes. The wine exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, a sweet, jammy nose of black fruits, intermingled with floral scents, licorice, and a touch of truffles. Full-bodied and supple, with low acidity, copious quantities of ripe fruit and glycerin, and a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, harmonious, seamless texture, this is a gorgeous Palmer. It may turn out similar to this estate’s brilliant 1962 and 1953. Although approachable, it will improve for another decade, and last for 20-25 years.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/973 bottles$650-850

17.Chateau Palmer 1990Margaux, 2eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better6 bottles$750-1,000

18.Chateau Petrus 1970Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: top shoulder, light bin soil“The 1970 Petrus has developed magnificently over the last 4-5 years. Tight and reserved early in life, it has blossomed into a true blockbuster. This massive, highly-extracted, full-bodied, jammy, thick, unctuously-textured wine possesses a huge, spice, tobacco, black-cherry, mocha-scented nose. It is a real turn-on. The wine is fully mature, but it has at least 20 years of life remaining. A spectacular Petrus, it is now superior to the 1971, which out-performed it for nearly two decades. Owners of this wine have a true nectar in their cellars.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/981 bottle$1,200-1,600

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19.Chateau Petrus 1983Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: both into neck2 bottles$1,300-1,800

20.Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru ClasseR. Parker, 95 pts. 02/976 bottles$1,000-1,500

21.Chateau Cheval Blanc 1988 (1 bt)Chateau Lynch Bages 1975 (1 bt)Chateau Gruaud Larose 1983 (4 bts)Chateau Latour 1979 (1 bt)1983 (1 bt)Chateau Montrose 1978 (5 bts)Chateau Rauzan Gassies 1983 (4 bts)17 bottles$1,000-1,500

22.Chateau d’Yquem 1967Sauternesu: very top shoulder, golden amber, label unaffixed“Based solely on the strength of what is unquestionably a great Yquem, many have concluded that 1967 was a superb vintage for Sauternes. The truth is that 1967 was a very good but irregular vintage. As for Yquem, it is close to perfection. Medium amber/golden with a full intensity bouquet of vanillin spice, honey, ripe pineapples, and coconut, this intense, very ripe, unctuous Yquem has layers of sweet, opulent fruit, excellent balance, and a hefty, powerful finish. Almost too big and rich to be served with food, this wine should be drunk alone as a dessert. From the point of view of this wine’s evolution, it has hardly budged in the last six years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2035. Last tasted, 12/90.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/981 bottle$1,000-1,500

23.C. Noellat Vosne Romanee Beaumonts 1976Cote de Nuitsu: approx. 2cm (level obscured by wax capsule)1 bottle$200-300

Highly desirable left and right bank Bordeaux, Cult California Cabs, and enough Domaine de la Romanee Conti to satisfy from an immense and impressive Boston cellar. Maintained in ideal climate-controlled conditions and picked up by Skinner staff.

24.Chateau Ausone 1998St. Emilion2 bottles$600-800

25.Chateau Cheval Blanc 1990St. Emilionu: bottom neck1 bottle$750-1,100

26.Chateau Haut Brion 1998Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe“As reported over the last two years, this is a prodigious Haut-Brion. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a tight, but incredibly promising nose of smoke, earth, minerals, lead pencil, black currants, cherries, and spice. This full-bodied wine unfolds slowly, but convincingly on the palate, revealing a rich, multi-tiered, stunningly pure, symmetrical style with wonderful sweetness, ripe tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. It tastes like liquid nobility. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 04/016 bottles$1,500-2,200

27.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, slight capsule corrosion slight nicks to capsule“This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like. Still backward with a deep ruby/plum color revealing only a touch of lightening at the edge, the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity. With 6-8 hours decanting in a closed decanter, it will offer beautiful drinking, but it needs another 5-8 years to reach full maturity. It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but it is a winner all the same. Release price: ($350.00/case)” R. Parker, 97+ pts. 06/092 bottles$5,000-7,000

28.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulderR. Parker, 97+ pts. 06/091 magnum$4,000-6,000

29.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulder or better, slight capsule nicking“The 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/946 bottles$6,000-9,000

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30.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasseR. Parker, 99 pts. 10/941 magnum$2,000-3,000

31.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1997Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 double magnum$1,500-2,200

32.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“A modern day version of the 1959 Lafite, the 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May, 2005 after achieving 12.9% natural alcohol – hardly an astonishing figure given the vintage’s weather conditions. A combination of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it represents a ripe version of the essence of Lafite-Rothschild. Dense purple-colored, with classic notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and flowers, it reveals extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity. Whether this wine will close down or not is questionable as it is somewhat atypical given its sweetness and softness. Analytically, there are extremely high tannins, which I suspect will assert themselves in the future. Production in 2003 was less than half of normal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 04/064 bottles$3,000-4,000

33.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1986St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: all into neck, light glue striping“The 1986 Leoville-Las Cases, which Delon continues to believe is his finest vintage in the eighties (even eclipsing the 1982), still exhibits a black/purple color with no signs of age. The nose offers up aromas of exceptionally ripe cassis fruit intertwined with scents of vanillin, minerals, and spices. The wine is full-bodied, exceptionally well-delineated, and phenomenally concentrated. Still unevolved and youthful, this is one of the most profound Leoville-Las-Cases, but for my palate, it remains a notch behind both the 1982 and 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2030. Last tasted 3/97” R. Parker, 98 pts. 01/986 bottles$1,300-1,900

34.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1995St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe“If it were not for the prodigious 1996, everyone would be concentrating on getting their hands on a few bottles of the fabulous 1995 Leoville-Las-Cases, which is one of the vintage’s great success stories. The wine boasts an opaque ruby/purple color, and exceptionally pure, beautifully knit aromas of black fruits, minerals, vanillin, and spice. On the attack, it is staggeringly rich, yet displays more noticeable tannin than its younger sibling. Exceptionally ripe cassis fruit, the judicious use of toasty new oak, and a thrilling mineral character intertwined with the high quality of fruit routinely obtained by Las Cases, make this a compelling effort. There is probably nearly as much tannin as in the 1996, but it is not as perfectly sweet as in the 1996. The finish is incredibly long in this classic. Only 35% of the harvest was of sufficient quality for the 1995 Leoville-Las-Cases. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/984 bottles$500-700

35.Chateau Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er Cru Classe“The 1986 Margaux continues to be the most powerful, tannic, and muscular Margaux made in decades. One wonders if the 1928 or 1945 had as much power and depth as the 1986? The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. It should prove nearly immortal in terms of aging potential, but will it have the awesome potential I first predicted? Anticipated maturity: 2000-2050. Last tasted 12/96.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/986 bottles$1,800-2,500

36.Chateau Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er Cru Classe“I had this wine both in Seoul, Korea in February, and from my cellar in December, 2008, and it was remarkable how identical the wines smelled and tasted. It offers an extraordinary aromatic display of spring flowers, camphor, sweet red and black fruits, a hint of licorice, and no evidence of its 100% new oak cask aging. Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent, full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision, this stunning wine is just beginning to reach its plateau of full maturity, where it should remain for another three decades. A sensational effort, it is one of the legendary wines made at Chateau Margaux. Release price: ($1800.00/case).” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/092 bottles$1,400-1,800

37.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: slight nicks to capsules“This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/094 bottles$3,250-4,500

38.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better, capsule corrosion and slight losses“Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection. Drink now to 2045+. Tasted March 2009.” Lisa Perrotti-Brown for R. Parker, 100 pts. 05/094 bottles$2,500-3,500

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39.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Bottled in June, 1997, this profound Mouton is more accessible than the more muscular 1996. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it reveals an opaque purple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is “great stuff,” with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. There is outstanding purity and high tannin, but my instincts suggest this wine is lower in acidity and slightly fleshier than the brawnier, bigger 1996. Both are great efforts from Mouton-Rothschild. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/984 bottles$1,000-1,300

40.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all into neck4 bottles$1,000-1,400

41.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasseR. Parker, 96+ pts. 06/106 bottles$4,250-5,500

42.Chateau Petrus 1995Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnel“It is interesting how this wine continues to evolve. Unquestionably one of the vintage’s superstars, the 1995 Petrus is taking on a personality similar to the extraordinarily backward, muscular 1975. This is not a Petrus that can be approached in its youth (i.e., the perfect duo of 1989 and 1990). The wine exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by a knock-out nose of pain grille, jammy black fruits, and roasted coffee. On the palate, it possesses teeth-staining extract levels, massive body, and rich, sweet black fruits buttressed by powerful, noticeable tannin. A formidably endowed wine with layers of extract, this is a huge, tannic, monstrous-sized Petrus that will require a minimum of 10 years of cellaring. Forget all the nonsense about Merlot producing sweet, soft, ready to drink wines, because low yielding, old Merlot vines made in the way of Petrus and other top Pomerols frequently possess as much aging potential as any great Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine in the world. Look for the 1995 Petrus to last for 50+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2050.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/986 bottles$5,000-7,000

Sauternes

43.Chateau d’Yquem 1988u: all bottom neck or better3 bottles$900-1,400

44.Chateau d’Yquem 1990u: all bottom neck or better3 bottles$900-1,400

45.Chateau d’Yquem 19902 magnums$900-1,300

46.Chateau d’Yquem 19953 bottles$300-450

47.Chateau d’Yquem 1996u: bottom neck or better2 bottles$600-800

48.Chateau d’Yquem 199712 bottles (owc)$2,000-3,000

49.Chateau d’Yquem 1997u: all bottom neck or better6 bottles$900-1,400

50.Chateau d’Yquem 20002 bottles$200-300

51.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 2002Cote de Nuits“The soaring nose of spicy cassis, black cherry and violets this displayed from cask has now become very reserved and brooding, merging into rich, full and utterly delicious flavors that possess a beguiling texture and unusually fine tannins compared to what I typically see with the Ech. This is a big wine by any measure with excellent mid-palate density and superb length. Really good stuff and as the “value” play in the DRC line-up, one to strongly consider because it surpasses its normal quality level by more than a fair margin in 2005.” Burghound 94 pts. 01/082 bottlesBottle Nos. 03164, 03168$750-1,000

52.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 2005Cote de Nuits“The 2005 Echezeaux delivers ravishingly sweet, high-toned aromas of black raspberry, maraschino, marzipan, marmalade and iodine. It saturates the palate with sweet, ripe fruit and inner-mouth perfume, while introducing layers of fresh meat and shrimp-shell minerality. The texture is amazingly creamy and polished, and the long, refined finish adds an alluring hint of mocha. Superb saturation of ultra-ripe fruit but with freshness; remarkable concentration yet elegance, lift, indeed near weightlessness: this is 2005 at its best. The temptation to drink this in its early years will, I suspect, be irresistible ... let’s hope so anyway. It would be a shame for this beauty to be locked away as a collectible, even if it is capable of long-aging.” David Schildknecht for R. Parker, 94-95 pts. 04/073 bottlesBottle Nos. 03415, 03416, 03418$1,200-1,600

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53.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 2006Cote de Nuits6 bottles (owc)Bottle Nos. 00097, 00098, 00099, 00100, 00101, 00102$1,500-2,000

54.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 2007Cote De Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 03057, 03058, 03059, 03060$1,000-1,400

55.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Grands Echezeaux 2002Cote de Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 02377, 02779, 02781, 02782$1,800-2,400

56.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Grands Echezeaux 2005Cote de Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 01492, 01493, 01494, 01491$2,400-3,200

57.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg 1990Cote de Nuits“The DRC produced splendid wines in 1990, and the Richebourg is close to reaching its plateau of maturity. A dark ruby color reveals lightening at the edge. The stunning aromatics offer intense aromas of spring flowers, black fruits, licorice, and toasty new oak. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied, with a velvety-textured palate, and sweet fruit, this smoky, rich, complex red Burgundy can be drunk now and over the next decade.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/024 bottlesBottle Nos. 14429, 14431, 14432, 14433$4,750-6,500

58.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg 2004Cote de Nuits4 bottlesBottles Nos. 01676, 01678, 01679, 01680$1,800-2,400

59.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg 2005Cote de Nuits“The 2005 Richebourg suggests lightly cooked cherry, lilies, and vanilla-chocolate pot de creme, coming onto the palate with a gentle wave of creamy fruit, almost shockingly open-knit and youthfully generous. Low-toned richness of salted beef broth and a hint of wet stone add hints of gravitas, but despite ample (refined) tannins, there is nothing to restrain a veritable gushing of ripe, juicy, sweet finishing fruit. This might close up for a time, but these early indications suggest one ought to revisit it in 3-5 years and expect it to offer much earlier enjoyment than the Grands-Echezeaux or Romanee-St.-Vivant.” David Schildknecht for R. Parker, 94-95 pts. 04/072 bottlesBottle Nos. 02971, 02974$2,000-3,000

60.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg 2006Cote de Nuits3 bottlesBottle Nos. 01435, 01436, 01437$1,500-2,200

61.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant 2002Cote de Nuits“Highly aromatic, indeed almost kaleidoscopic in the sheer breadth of aromas but it’s the spice that is so remarkable though it is now cut with floral and stem hints that add depth. The medium-bodied flavors are quite fine with beautiful detail, indeed they are chiseled, and a drop dead gorgeous velvety texture that is soft in the middle yet quite firm on the exceptionally long finish that still displays the slightest hint of wood. The overall character here is rather discreet and understated and while there is plenty of character, it’s clear that this is built along the lines of elegance and finesse. In this format, this should require most of 20 years to arrive at its peak.” Burghound, 95 pts. 06/094 bottlesBottle Nos. 03381, 03382, 03383, 03385$2,000-3,000

62.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant Marey Monge2000 (2 bts)2003 (2 bts)Cote de Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 2000: 00364, 00366Bottle Nos. 2003: 01682, 01685$1,600-2,400

63.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant Marey Monge 2001Cote de Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 00122, 00124, 00125, 00126$2,000-3,000

64.Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1978Cote de Nuitsu: 4cm or better“This is a justifiably fabled vintage of La Tache, but owners of it should not push their luck. The 1978 has been fully mature for over five years. The color is a murky plum with some lightening at the edge. The wine offers an exquisite nose of smoked meats, jammy black fruits, floral scents, minerals, and damp forest-like aromas, as well as that unmistakable DRC prune-like character that comes from over-ripe fruit. Full-bodied and fleshy, with a chewy mid-palate revealing exceptional opulence, this silky-textured, smooth wine possesses high alcohol and a viscous finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. In magnum, this wine might be perfect!” R. Parker, 95 pts. 08/952 bottlesBottle Nos. 013152, 013155$4,500-6,500

65.Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2000Cote de Nuits2 bottlesBottle Nos. 05423, 05428$1,400-1,800

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66.Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2001Cote De Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 00325, 00327, 00329, 00330$4,000-6,000

67.Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2002Cote De Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 03691, 03692, 03693, 03696$4,000-6,000

68.Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2004Cote De Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 00632, 00633, 00634, 00636$3,000-4,500

69.Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2004Cote de Nuits4 bottlesBottle Nos. 03327, 03328, 03329, 03330$2,800-3,600

70.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Vosne Romanee Cuvee Duvault Blochet 2006Cote De Nuits4 bottles (owc)Bottle Nos. 01765, 01768, 01769, 01770$1,200-1,800

71.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Montrachet 1998Cote de Beaune2 bottlesBottle Nos. 00238, 00240$3,000-5,000

72.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Montrachet 2001Cote de Beaune1 bottleBottle No. 00690$2,000-2,500

73.Comte de Vogue Musigny Vielles Vignes2000 (2 bts)2001 (2 bts)2004 (2 bts)Cote de Nuits6 bottles$1,400-1,900

74.Guigal La Landonne 198819911994Northern Rhone3 bottles$225-300

75.Guigal La Landonne199519962000Northern Rhone3 bottles$425-625

76.Guigal La Mouline 1986Northern Rhoneu: 2cm or better6 bottles$900-1,300

77.Guigal La Mouline 1987Northern Rhoneu: 3.5cm or better, slight wine staining“Guigal’s 1987 La Mouline is sensational. Considering the vintage, this must be the greatest wine produced in France in 1987. The color is a youthful purple, and the nose offers up sweet, pure aromas of jammy black raspberries, smoke, and honeysuckle, and vague whiffs of apricots. Thick, rich flavors coat the palate in a seamless, velvety-textured manner. This medium- to full-bodied, marvelously concentrated wine has no hard edges, and is the epitome of voluptuousness and sumptuousness. This has been a glorious La Mouline to drink since its birth, and it shows no signs of age. Anticipated maturity: now-2007. Last tasted 8/96.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 01/972 bottles$450-650

78.Guigal La Mouline 1989Northern Rhone“The saturated purple-colored 1989 La Mouline is an explosively rich wine, with its profound perfume of violets, black raspberries, and creamy, toasty new oak. Very full-bodied, with a dreamy opulence, gobs of fruit, an unctuous texture, and powerful finish, this wine manages to balance intensity with great elegance. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. Last tasted 7/96.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 01/972 bottles$700-1,000

79.Guigal La Mouline199319962000Northern Rhone3 bottles$350-500

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80.Guigal La Turque 1986198719911993Northern Rhone4 bottles$800-1,200

81.Gaja Sperss 2001Piedmont signed by Gaia Gaja5 Liter bottle (owc)$1,000-1,500

82.Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1989Piedmontone label with scrape“The 1989 Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo is deep, dark and rich, with baritone notes in its fruit that differentiate it from the distinctly higher-toned Costa Russi and Sori Tildin. The wine possesses exceptional length all the way through to the powerful and deeply satisfying finish. This masculine offering lacks some of the nuance of the best of these 1989s, but it is terrific nonetheless. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2035.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/103 bottles$600-800

83.Gaja Sori Tildin 1997Piedmont“The merits and faults of the 1997 vintage have been debated endlessly. Some people love the wines for their rich round fruit, others find the wines atypical and overly ripe. My own feeling is that the vintage is simply uneven, and that there are exceptional wines that capture the best of the vintage and there are overripe, unbalanced wines that are by comparison much less complex. Without a doubt the1997 Gaja wines from the Barbaresco zone are among the very best wines of the vintage.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 96 pts. 12/042 bottles$600-800

84.Gaja Sori Tildin 2001Piedmont“With its delicate, aromatic nose of flowers, spices, minerals and menthol, the 2001 Sori Tildin is less overtly lush than Costa Russi, offering much delineation in its elegant macerated cherry fruit and tar flavors, with greater length, fine tannins and exceptional overall balance. It is always the most nuanced and classic of the Gaja single-vineyard wines. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2023.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 95 pts. 10/066 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,600

85.Ornellaia Masseto 2004Tuscany“The stunning 2004 Masseto (100% Merlot) presents layers of sweet jammy dark fruit and mineral notes that burst forth from the glass with notable length, purity and delineation. It is a decidedly elegant and super-refined Masseto that continues to integrate its 100% new oak well, showing extraordinary class and fine, silky-textured tannins that caress the palate on the long finish. The 2004 will be hard to resist in its youth as it is incredibly delicious even now, yet it promises to develop gracefully to at least age 20. It is a phenomenal effort that is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2024.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 97 pts. 06/074 bottles$1,300-1,800

86.Ornellaia Masseto 2005Tuscany6 bottles$1,400-1,900

87.Ornellaia Masseto 2005Tuscany1 magnum$400-600

88.Ornellaia Masseto 2006Tuscany“I can still remember nearly falling out of my chair the first time I tasted the 2006 Masseto (100% Merlot) from barrel. The wine is now in bottle, and it is every bit as monumental as I had hoped. The wine possesses staggering richness in a style that perfectly captures the essence of this great Tuscan vintage. Black cherries, flowers, licorice and sweet toasted oak are just some of the nuances that emerge from the 2006 Masseto. A wine of breathtaking depth, it also reveals superb clarity, freshness and vibrancy in a sumptuous, beautifully-balanced style. Simply put, the 2006 Masseto is a masterpiece from Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia. According to Agronomist/General Manager Leonardo Raspini the dryness of the vintage slowed down the maturation of the sugars, leaving the wine with an unusually high level of acidity, and therefore freshness, considering its overall ripeness. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 99 pts. 08/093 bottles$950-1,200

89.Ornellaia Masseto 2006Tuscany “I can still remember nearly falling out of my chair the first time I tasted the 2006 Masseto (100% Merlot) from barrel. The wine is now in bottle, and it is every bit as monumental as I had hoped. The wine possesses staggering richness in a style that perfectly captures the essence of this great Tuscan vintage. Black cherries, flowers, licorice and sweet toasted oak are just some of the nuances that emerge from the 2006 Masseto. A wine of breathtaking depth, it also reveals superb clarity, freshness and vibrancy in a sumptuous, beautifully-balanced style. Simply put, the 2006 Masseto is a masterpiece from Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia. According to Agronomist/General Manager Leonardo Raspini the dryness of the vintage slowed down the maturation of the sugars, leaving the wine with an unusually high level of acidity, and therefore freshness, considering its overall ripeness. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 99 pts. 08/091 magnum$600-800

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90.Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia 2004Tuscany“The gorgeous 2004 Ornellaia is a great way to start this tasting. A lively dark ruby, it is a vibrant effort bursting with expressive aromatics and layered, well-delineated fruit, showing much purity on the palate and closing with a long, finessed finish. Readers hoping to catch this wine’s full array of nuances will have to wait at least another few years as the wine remains quite primary today. This exquisite effort is not to be missed. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. 95/Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019.” Antonio Galloni for R. Parker, 95 pts. 04/0718 bottles (3 x owc)$2,250-3,250

From the start Peter Sisseck’s blockbuster Dominio de Pingus raised the bar in Ribera del Duero, a true legend. –CM

91.Dominio de Pingus Pingus 1999Ribera del Dueroone slight label stain“Readers can look forward to a spectacular, nearly perfect 1999 Pingus. It boasts an opaque ruby/purple color, sensational extract, gorgeous concentration, and spectacularly intense blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors infused with incense, coffee, chocolate, and toasty new oak. Enormous levels of extract and richness are accompanied by a full-bodied, glycerin-imbued, thick, viscous finish. The tannin is nearly hidden by the wine’s wealth of fruit and concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 08/013 bottles$1,000-1,500

92.Dominio de Pingus, Pingus 2000Ribera del Duero“A freak, the 2000 Pingus is an exaggerated, extravagantly rich effort boasting an inky/purple color along with a sumptuous perfume of beef blood, lavender, Provencal herbs, ground pepper, melted licorice, and oodles of blackberry and creme de cassis-like fruit. Full-bodied, powerful, rich, and smoky, with great intensity, and an unctuously-textured, full-throttle finish, it should drink well for 15-20 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 04/043 bottles$1,200-1,800

93.Dominio de Pingus Pingus 2004Ribera del Duero“The 2004 Pingus is a glass-coating opaque purple/black color with a bouquet of Asian spices, incense, lavender, truffle, black cherry, and blackberry that soars from the glass. Dense, rich, and seamless, this is a complete, harmonious offering with no rough edges. It will continue to blossom for another 5-7 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2044.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/103 bottle$1,600-2,400

94.Dominio de Pingus Pingus 2005Ribera del Duero2 bottles$950-1,400

95.Alvaro Palacio L’Ermita 2000Priorat6 bottles$900-1,400

96.Numanthia Termanthia 2002Castilla Leon6 bottles$600-900

97.Taylor Fladgate 1966label losses, one label partially unaffixed3 bottles$300-400

98.Taylor Fladgate 1985staining to labels3 bottles$125-175

99.Cousina Macul Lota 2004Maipo, Chile6 bottles$175-250

100.Greenock Creek Seven Acres Shiraz 2003South Australia“The 2002 Shiraz Seven Acre (from 15-year-old vines) is a structured, concentrated, intense effort with inky, blueberry, and blackberry fruit intermixed with camphor and loamy soil notes, fabulous length, and a full-throttle finish that lasts over 45 seconds. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following 15+ years.” R. Parker, 95+ pts, 10/059 bottles$450-650

101.Penfolds Grange 2001South Australia“It is always a treat to taste Australia’s most famous wine, Penfolds’ Grange cuvee (the word Hermitage has been dropped because of legal issues). The 2001 Grange is one of the few vintages of this cuvee to be composed of 100% Shiraz (the others being 1951, 1952, 1963, 1999, and 2000). Aged 17 months in 100% American oak, and tipping the scales at 14.5% alcohol, the 2001 is undeniably one of the top examples of this wine. At this stage, it appears to eclipse the 1998 and 1996. Inky/blue/purple to the rim, with a stunning perfume of blueberries, blackberries, chocolate, graphite, and earth, it boasts good acidity, huge tannins, magnificent concentration, and a multilayered, textured mouthfeel. It is a big, but impeccably well-balanced Shiraz that should shed some of its structure and tannin over the next 4-5 years, and be at its best between 2010-2030+.” R. Parker, 98+ pts. 10/066 bottles$1,200-1,800

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102.Penfolds Grange (Bin 95) 2003South Australia6 bottles$1,000-1,500

103.Penfolds Grange 1996 (3 bts)1999 (3 bts)South Australia6 bottles$800-1,200

104.Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997NapaR. Parker, 95 pts. 12/061 magnum$550-750

105.Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 1974Napau: all top shoulder or better, label staining“I had this wine twice over a period of thirty days, rating it an astounding 99 and 98 points. A monumental California Cabernet Sauvignon, it appears to have approached its plateau of maturity but should easily last for 20-25 more years. There is no rust, amber, or brown to the saturated dark purple color. The spectacular, huge, Mouton-Rothschild-like nose of mint, cassis, lead pencil, and toast is remarkably youthful. Staggeringly concentrated, this full-bodied, super-rich wine possesses moderate tannin, fresh, lively acidity, and a blockbuster, rich, fleshy finish. This is a monumental effort!” R. Parker, 98 pts. 08/943 bottles$2,100-2,800

106.Hundred Acre Ark Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Napa“The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard (the debut vintage of this cuvee) reveals an inky/blue/purple color as well as a sumptuous nose of loamy soil, licorice, graphite, espresso, sweet blackberries, and forest floor. It is a gorgeously proportioned, full-bodied effort with plenty of minerality as well as definition. Already accessible, this big wine should evolve for two decades.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 12/983 bottles$500-750

107.Kayli Morgan Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Napa“In a vintage that tended to produce more rustic tannins as well as more structured, masculine wines, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard has turned out brilliantly. Like its siblings, it exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, low acidity, incredibly sweet, ripe tannins, and notes of melted chocolate, kirsch liqueur, and a hint of cassis. Opulent, intense, and full-bodied with fabulous fruit purity and depth, this is a tour de force in winemaking. It is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. It will drink well for 15+ years.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 12/083 bottles$800-1,200

108.Opus One19951997Napa2 imperials (each owc)$2,200-3,100

109.Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon1991 (1 bt)2001 (3 bts) (40th Anniversary)2001 (3 mags) (40th Anniversary, all signed by Paul Draper)Central Coast, CA“The 2001 Monte Bello (which marked Ridge Vineyard’s 40th anniversary) is undoubtedly sold out, but a bottle I tasted in my office revealed a stunning wine. Boasting abundant amounts of sweet black and red fruits intermixed with tobacco leaf, white chocolate, charred wood, and espresso roast, it is a full-bodied effort with superb purity, high tannin, and an austere finish. It is built for 30 years of longevity. This impressive wine is unlikely to win many blind tastings given its current austerity.” R. Parker, 95+ pts. 12/054 bottles3 magnums$750-1,100

110.Ridge Monte Bello 2002 (6 bts)2002 (3 mags)2004 (3 mags - owc)Central Coast6 bottles6 magnums$1,300-1,900

Screaming Eagle could only be a California story. Over the span of a decade a tiny winery progresses from inception to becoming one of the most valuable and coveted bottles in the world. Gorgeously lush and hedonistic, the miniscule production adds to the wines tantalizing allure. Screaming Eagle represents the founder’s unrelenting belief that the estate’s soils are distinct from the rest of the Napa Valley. –PhM

111.Screaming Eagle 1998Napau: bottom neck or better4 bottles$4,000-6,000

112.Screaming Eagle 2003Napa“The 2003 has been in bottle for over a year and continues to be a beautiful wine, dense ruby/purple in color with wonderful purity of creme de cassis. It is that black currant liqueur purity, richness, and depth that is one of the shining characteristics of this wine. Extraordinarily pure, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, and concentrated, but still young and primary. There is plenty of tannin underlying the wealth of fruit and, if anything, the wine seems to have firmed up since I had it last year. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020+. The 2003 is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 12/061 bottle$1,000-1,500

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In many tasting through the years, Shafer Hillside never fails to deliver. One of the California cabernets that shows beautiful development as it ages. –CM

113.Shafer, Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Napasigned by Doug Shafer“Since 1991, Shafer’s Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon has unquestionably been one of the top dozen or so California Cabernets. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 32 months in 100% French oak casks (the majority Taransaud), it possesses the elegance and finesse one would expect from the Stag’s Leap area, but also monumental power, richness, and intensity.

Is the prodigious 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select a perfect wine? Bottled in June, 2000, this effort is about as spectacular as Cabernet Sauvignon can be. The soaring bouquet of sweet, lavishly rich black currants, plums, cherries, toast, minerals, and smoke cascades from the glass. Opaque purple-colored, extraordinarily intense, and full-bodied, yet amazingly well-balanced, this flawless Cabernet Sauvignon will be at its peak between now and 2030. One of the greatest young Cabernet Sauvignons I have ever tasted, it represents the quintessential Napa Cabernet, combining both elegance and power.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 12/001 6 liter bottle$2,500-3,500

114.Shafer Vineyard Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Napa“The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select performed even better this year than it did in 2007. It possesses an inky/ruby/purple color, a juicy perfume of black currants, black cherries, graphite, charcoal, and toasty oak, superb opulence, a fleshy mid-palate, a multilayered mouthfeel, and a dazzling finish. This flamboyant, sexy Hillside Select can be enjoyed now and over the next 20 years.” R. Parker, 97 pts. 12/086 bottles (owc)$1,100-1,700

115.Staglin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Napa6 magnums$1,200-1,800

Property of a Massachusetts Gentleman, from a climate-controlled cellar.

116.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Tasted 4 Times Since Bottling With Consistent NotesThe 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/947 bottles$6,250-9,000

117.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 bottle$500-750

118.Chateau Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er Cru Classe“The 1986 Margaux continues to be the most powerful, tannic, and muscular Margaux made in decades. One wonders if the 1928 or 1945 had as much power and depth as the 1986? The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. It should prove nearly immortal in terms of aging potential, but will it have the awesome potential I first predicted? Anticipated maturity: 2000-2050.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/9812 bottles (owc)$3,600-5,000

119.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1985Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe12 bottles (owc)$2,400-3,600

From an Extraordinary Cellar, here, showcasing some of the finest wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone, Piedmont, Italy, Spain and the New World. Maintained in climate-controlled facilities and picked up by Skinner staff.

Cos d’Estournel’s next-door-to-Pauillac-proximity belies it’s repute – the property is situated literally just above Lafite... Successive generations of the Pratts family appear as if to live and draw breath entirely to drive Cos (pronounce the “s”) to whatever heights the Pauillac trio (Latour, Mouton and Lafite) pull out. 1990 was and is a thoroughly majestic vintage. The wine can be drunk now, or cellared further. –PhM

120.Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2003St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe“The prodigious, fantastic 2003 Cos d’Estournel is a candidate for “wine of the vintage.” A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon (unusually high for this chateau), 30% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, 17,500 cases were produced from low yields. An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a compelling perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grille, incense, and flowers. With extraordinary richness, full body, and remarkable freshness, elegance, and persistence, this is one of the finest wines ever made by this estate. The good news is that it will be drinkable at a young age yet evolve for three decades or more. Kudos to winemaker Jean-Guillaume Prats and owner Michel Reybier.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 04/0612 bottles (owc)$1,500-2,000

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121.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate’s greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38% of the crop was deemed grand enough to be put into the final blend, which is atypically high in Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot). This massive wine may be the biggest, largest-scaled Lafite I have ever tasted. It will require many years to come around, so I suspect all of us past the age of fifty might want to give serious consideration as to whether we should be laying away multiple cases of this wine. It is also the first Lafite-Rothschild to be put into a new engraved bottle (designed to prevent fraudulent imitations). The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple color, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. The wine of the vintage?” R. Parker, 100 pts. 04/993 bottles$2,700-3,600

122.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite’s total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite’s character. The tannin is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+ seconds). Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 04/013 bottles$1,800-2,400

123.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“A modern day version of the 1959 Lafite, the 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May, 2005 after achieving 12.9% natural alcohol - hardly an astonishing figure given the vintage’s weather conditions. A combination of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it represents a ripe version of the essence of Lafite-Rothschild. Dense purple-colored, with classic notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and flowers, it reveals extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity. Whether this wine will close down or not is questionable as it is somewhat atypical given its sweetness and softness. Analytically, there are extremely high tannins, which I suspect will assert themselves in the future. Production in 2003 was less than half of normal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 04/066 bottles (owc)$4,750-6,000

124.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2006Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite’s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a remarkable Lafite Rothschild that should be drinkable much earlier than the 2005, but age for three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2035+.” R. Parker, 97 pts. 02/096 bottles$2,800-4,000

125.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2000Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe“The 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion is certainly one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage. Its performance was off-the-charts in two separate tastings for this report. Deep blue/purple, with a nose of creme de cassis, floral scents, graphite, and subtle smoke, the wine is pure, deep, sumptuously textured, full-bodied, powerful (although certainly not at the power level of the amazing 2009). This wine certainly transcends its 13% natural alcohol and has the same level of concentration found in such great vintages of La Mission Haut-Brion as 1989, 1982, 1975, and of course, more recent efforts such as 2005, 2008, and 2009. Still young but beginning to display some secondary nuances, the wine has enormous layers of depth as well as an unctuous texture. Even though it is still quite youthful, I believe it will hit its prime in another 3-4 years and last 50 or more. It is certainly a wine that will likely jump dramatically in price once the price of the 2009 is released.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/106 bottles$3,000-4,500

126.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2006Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“A sensational effort, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a classic Mouton perfume of creme de cassis, flowers, blueberries, and only a hint of oak. Dalhuin told me that in whisky barrel-tasting vintages such as 1989 and 1990, Mouton was aged in heavily-toasted barrels, and they have backed off to a much lighter toast for the barrels’ interior. I think this has worked fabulously well with the cassis quality fruit they get from their Cabernet Sauvignon. The full-bodied, powerful 2006 possesses extraordinary purity and clarity. A large-scaled, massive Mouton Rothschild that ranks as one of the top four or five wines of the vintage, it may turn out to be the longest-lived wine of the vintage by a landslide. The label will undoubtedly be controversial as a relative of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud, has painted a rather comical Zebra staring aimlessly at what appears to be a palm tree in the middle of a stark courtyard. I suppose a psychiatrist could figure out the relationship between that artwork and wine, but I couldn’t see one. This utterly profound Mouton will need to sleep for 15+ years before it will reveal any secondary nuances, but it is a packed and stacked first-growth Pauillac of enormous potential. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2060+.” R. Parker, 98+ pts. 02/096 bottles (owc)$2,800-4,000

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127.Chateau Pavie 2000St. Emilion“I tasted this wine twice during the 2000 horizontals, then I actually popped the cork and drank a half-bottle of it. This wine remains, for me, one of the compelling success stories for proprietor Gerard Perse. An extraordinary effort made from a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the limestone soils that dominate this very distinctive terroir, the 2000 Pavie has moved out of the closed, dormant, broodingly backward stage into an adolescent period where one can see its extraordinary vibrancy, and great complexity as well as potential. It boasts an unctuous display of rich, cedar box-infused cassis fruit and liquid minerality. The tannins have sweetened, yet the wine has thirty years of longevity and potential evolution. A beautiful wine of great mass as well as elegance, it is good to see the extraordinary efforts that Gerard Perse and his team have made confirmed in this prodigious wine. A legend now ... a legend for the future. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2060.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/1012 bottles (owc)$3,250-4,750

128.Pauillac and St. Julien 1982 BordeauxChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Leoville Las CasesChateau Mouton Rothschild Chateau Pichon Longueville, Lalande4 bottles$4,000-6,000

129.Chateau Rieussec 2005SauternesR. Parker, 96 pts. 04/0812 demi bottles (owc)$300-450

130.Chateau Suduiraut 2001Sauternes“A prodigious effort, possibly the finest Suduiraut since 1959, the medium gold-colored 2001 offers notes of crème brûlée, caramelized citrus, Grand Marnier, honeysuckle, and other exotic fruits as well as a pleasant touch of oak. With terrific acidity, a voluptuous/unctuous palate, and sweet, powerful flavors buttressed by crisp acidity, it is a phenomenal Sauternes. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/046 demi bottles$200-250

131.J.M. Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2002Cote de Beaune12 bottles (oc)$600-900

132.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2000Cote de Beaune12 demi bottles$300-450

133.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2002Cote de Beaune24 bottles (4 x owc)$1,200-1,800

134.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2004Cote de Beaune24 bottles (2 x owc)$1,200-1,800

135.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote de Bouguerots 2002Cote de Beaune12 bottles (owc)$500-700

136.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2002Cote de Beaune6 bottles$200-250

137.W. Fevre Chablis Les Preuses 2002Cote de Beaune12 bottles (owc)$300-450

138.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2004Cote de Beaune24 bottles (2 x owc)$850-1,200

139.W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2002Cote de Beaune12 bottles (owc)$500-700

140.Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2004 (3 bts)Meursault 2004 (3 bts)Jean Noel Gagnard Batard-Montrachet 2002 (3 bts)Cote de Beaune9 bottles$750-1,100

Champagne

141.Deutz Cuvee William Deutz Rose 19966 bottles (each oc)$550-750

142.Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 19956 bottles (oc)$400-600

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143.Dom Perignon 1996A. Galloni for R. Parker, 95 pts. 03/096 bottles$1,100-1,500

144.Jacquesson & Fils Extra Brut (Avize) Grand Cru 19966 bottles (oc)$400-600

145.Krug Brut 1988L. Perrotti-Brown for R. Parker, 95 pts. 05/091 bottle$275-375

146.Krug Brut 1989 (1 mag)1996 (1 mag - oc)2 magnums$950-1,350

147.Krug Grande Cuvee Brut6 bottles (oc)$500-700

148.A. R. Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut 199612 bottles (oc)$600-800

149.Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne Brut 19961 magnum$175-250

150.Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses 19966 bottles$800-1,100

150A.Billecart Salmon Rose NV3 magnums$400-600

151.Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs 1996A. Galloni for R. Parker, 97+ pts. 03/096 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,800

152.Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose Brut 20026 bottles (oc)$900-1,200

153.Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 19963 bottles (each with gift case)$200-300

154.Celebrate! 1990 Champagne for the HolidaysBollinger R.D. Extra BrutHeidsieck Champagne Brut MillesimeKrug Champagne BrutCuvee Dom PerignonPol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill BrutLouis Roederer Cristal BrutVeuve Clicquot Brut La Grande Dame7 bottles$1,250-1,700

155.Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2001Southern RhoneR. Parker, 96 pts. 02/0412 bottles$700-1,000

This special Cuvee showcases the slightly rustic, powerful and heady style of Brunel. A tour de force from this outstanding vintage. –CM

156.Les Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire Brunel 2005Southern RhoneR. Parker, 95 pts. 10/076 bottles (oc)$600-800

157.M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2003Northern Rhone“A legend of the future is the 2003 Ermitage Le Pavillon (659 cases). The equal of such stupendous examples as 1990 and 1989, the 2003 is incredibly rich as well as awesomely well-delineated and fresh. An inky/blue/purple color is followed by a subtle but impressively intense nose of barbecue smoke, creme de cassis, blueberries, blackberries, and white flowers. The wine cascades over the palate (15.8% natural alcohol) with extraordinary richness, intensity, and silkiness. This seamlessly constructed Hermitage is, analytically, high in tannin, but extremely low in acidity, with a freaky accessibility (a vintage character). Prodigiously concentrated and high in extract, it should last for a half century or longer. It will be fascinating to follow over the next several decades.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 02/066 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,600

158.M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Rouge 2005Northern Rhone“There are 481 cases of the black/purple 2005 Ermitage Le Meal. As always, classic blackberry, asphalt, charcoal, and beef blood notes jump from the glass of this intense wine. Full-bodied, with staggering concentration and a personality not terribly dissimilar from a first-growth Pauillac, but showing no evidence of oak whatsoever (and that is in spite of being aged in 100% new oak casks), this wine needs 10-12 years of bottle age, and should keep for 50-100 years.” R. Parker 96 pts. 02/086 bottles (owc)$600-900

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159.M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2005Northern Rhone“The biggest production cuvee, the 2005 Ermitage Le Pavillon (1,067 cases in this vintage) has a dense purple color, the classic acacia flower, graphite-based, smoky creme de cassis nose with a tremendous intensity and a full-bodied power and richness that is awesome. These are monumental wines, and when you think that this wine, much like most of its siblings, is made from yields of 12-18 hectoliters per hectare, the explanation for its concentration and extraordinary expression of terroir is obvious.” R. Parker, 98+ pts. 02/086 bottles (owc)$700-1,000

160.Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2003Southern Rhone“The 2003 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (the # 2 wine in the Wine Spectator’s annual winefest) has long been one of the most profound wines of the vintage. It somehow manages to offer the vintage’s character in power, high glycerin, and huge volume, but retains remarkable elegance and finesse that is so much in keeping with the style of Clos des Papes. The wine has a dense ruby/purple-tinged color and a wonderfully sweet nose of framboise, blackberry, and kirsch liqueur intermixed with Chinese black tea and licorice. The wine is full-bodied and voluptuous, but once past all the glycerin and beautiful, dense fruit of this full-bodied wine, there is striking purity, elegance, finesse, and surprising freshness. Still primary, it looks set to have a long life of 20-25 or more years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025.” R. Parker, 97 pts. 02/0612 bottles (owc)$700-1,100

The Avril family crafted some of the finest Chateauneufs made, finesse and elegance. everything goes into this one wine, no luxury cuvee and normal cuvee; just Clos des Papes. –CM

161.Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2005Southern RhoneR. Parker, 95 pts. 10/076 magnums (oc)$1,100-1,500

162.Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou 2005Southern Rhone“One of the top wines of the vintage is Domaine du Caillou’s 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Clos du Caillou Reserve. Its dense ruby/purple hue is followed by elegant aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, spring flowers, licorice, and roasted meats. Dense and full-bodied with intense concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and a sensational finish, it should be at its finest between 2011-2025.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 10/0712 bottles (oc)$1,300-1,900

163.Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina 2005Southern Rhone“The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus-Ex Machina is utter perfection in the glass – an awesome wine both comparable to and eclipsing the otherworldly 2003. Saturated purple to the rim, with an extraordinary nose of incense, fruitcake, blackberry and black cherry notes with some subtle roasted herbs, roast beef, smoke, and licorice, massive fruit concentration, extraordinary intensity, unreal purity and harmony, and a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, and alcohol, this is a tour de force in winemaking and certainly one of the most compelling Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted. The length goes on well past a minute, and the wine should age effortlessly for 25-30+ years. The tannins are formidable according to consulting oenologist Philippe Cambie, but they are nearly obscured by the wine’s remarkable concentration and intensity. This is a riveting wine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/076 bottles$1,000-1,500

One of the new breed of Chateauneuf du Pape, rich and robust with excellent concentration. One of the wines setting a new bench mark in the southern Rhone. –CM

164.Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina 2007Southern Rhone“The following three wines are as great as money can buy, and all three represent extraordinary achievements. I have tasted the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus-Ex Machina three times from bottle. On two of the three times I thought it was the single greatest red wine I have ever tasted. The third time it was merely perfect. Made from 60- to 100+-year-old vines (60% tank-aged Grenache and 40% Mourvedre aged in new and one-year-old oak barrels), from yields no larger than one half ton of fruit per acre, it boasts a saturated purple color as well as a surreal concoction of heavenly aromatic delights (creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, licorice, spring flowers, spice box, and smoke). The wine hits the palate with an extraordinary seamless display of incredibly rich, pure fruit, and a full-bodied, multilayered texture that nearly defies belief. It is almost an insult to try to articulate what this wine tastes like. My tasting notes ended with the words “great, great, and great.” This is a remarkable achievement even for such a famous vintage, and this 2007 is destined to be one of the legends of the new century. The finish lasts over 60 seconds, and the wine has the accessibility to be appreciated now, but it will not hit its peak for another 5-7 years, and will last at least 25+ years. Bravo to proprietors Pascal and Vincent Maurel as well as their consulting genius, Philippe Cambie, who seems to have a very strong emotional attachment to the Maurel family as well as to their vineyards.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/096 bottles$1,700-2,400

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165.Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous 2007Southern Rhone“The following three wines are as great as money can buy, and all three represent extraordinary achievements. The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous (meaning “Valley of the Fools”), which comes from a specific vineyard known as Les Combes, was cropped at extremely low yields of 20-25 hectoliters per hectare. Atypically for a Chateauneuf du Pape, it contains a high percentage of Vaccarese (10%), along with 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Cinsault. The Grenache was aged in tank, and the other varietals spent time in old small barrels or demi-muids. Explosive aromatics include spring flowers, boysenberries, blueberries, black raspberries, graphite, and charcoal. A powerful wine with great depth, full body, and an endless finish, it is exquisitely pure with not a rough edge to be found. It is the equivalent of liquid haute couture. The Musigny of the southern Rhone, it possesses extraordinary aromatics followed by a wine with the texture, length, and multilayered mouthfeel that are the stuff of dreams. Looking back at my tasting notes, the first thing I wrote was “whoa!” Deep plum/purple to the rim, this wine should evolve for 20-25 years, but it is already remarkably accessible. The vintage’s freshness as evidenced by the lack of any excessive heat and cool nights has given an aromatic singularity to the 2007s that is largely unprecedented in my tasting experience.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/096 bottles$1,300-1,800

166.Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous 2005Southern Rhone“One of the candidates for the wine of the vintage is the extraordinary 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous (same blend and elevage). Probably the best cuvee of this wine yet made, the wine has a saturated purple color to the rim as well as an extraordinary nose of blackberry, blueberry, black truffle, incense, lavender, and a hint of graphite. The wine is remarkably concentrated, spectacularly pure, full-bodied, with amazing length of well over a minute. This wine is a “wow, wow” sort of wine, a profoundly great Chateauneuf du Pape. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025+.” R. Parker, 98+ pts. 10/076 bottles$600-900

167.Delas Freres Cote La Landonne 2003Northern Rhone“The blockbuster 2003 Cote Rotie La Landonne (a 2,700-bottle cuvee of 100% Syrah) is a wine for the ages. Its dense purple hue is followed by gorgeous aromas of graphite, scorched earth, bacon fat, blackberries, blueberries, figs, and espresso roast. Deep, full-bodied, tannic, and backward, it will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age, and should last for two decades.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/06 3 bottles (owc)$225-325

168.Guigal Cote La Landonne 2005Northern Rhone12 bottles (owc)$4,500-5,500

169.Guigal Cote La Mouline 2005Northern Rhone“Similar to the powerful 1988, the inky/purple-colored, dense 2005 Cote Rotie La Mouline offers a stunning perfume of espresso roast, licorice, pepper, blackberries, and black cherries intermixed with hints of chocolate and spring flowers. Powerful, super-concentrated, and ruggedly-constructed with a boatload of tannin, this is a wine to forget for 4-5 years, and drink over the following 25-30. It is the densest, most tannic vintage of La Mouline since 1988.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 04/0912 bottles (owc)$4,500-5,500

170.Guigal La Turque 2005Northern Rhone12 bottles (owc)$4,500-5,500

171.Guigal Hermitage 2000Northern Rhone6 demi bottles$100-150

172.Guigal Hermitage Rouge Ex Voto 2001Northern Rhone6 bottles (owc)$600-900

173.Guigal Hermitage Blanc Ex Voto 2003Northern Rhone12 bottles (2 x owc)$1,000-1,600

174.Guigal Hermitage Blanc Ex Voto 2005Northern Rhone6 bottles (2 x owc)$500-800

175.Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2003Southern Rhone“One of the vintage’s most compelling wines, the huge, dense purple-colored 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes offers aromas of creme de cassis, creosote, and flowers along with immense concentration, body, and tannin. The finish is reminiscent of a first-growth Bordeaux, meaning it is well-delineated and tannic. Cellar it for 4-5 years and consume it over the following two decades.” R. Parker, 97+ pts. 02/0612 bottles (owc)$900-1,300

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176.Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2007Southern Rhone12 bottles (owc)$1,500-2,200

177.Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois 2005Southern RhoneR. Parker, 95 pts. 10/076 bottles (owc)$350-500

178.Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 2000Southern Rhone“The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is a monument to old vine Grenache as well as traditionally made Chateauneuf du Pape. Boasting a natural alcohol of 16%, this wine, which was bottled in spring, 2003 because its fermentation was extremely slow, has virtually everything you could ever want in a profound Chateauneuf du Pape. The color is inky/ruby/purple to the rim. The extraordinary nose reveals aromas of kirsch liqueur, new saddle leather, animal fur, Provencal herbs, spice box, licorice, and a salty sea breeze character. On the palate, the wine is enormous, with an unctuosity, thickness, and purity that must be tasted to be believed. Over 95% of this offering is old vine Grenache, and the rest a field blend of ancient vines. Representing the essence of Chateauneuf du Pape, it possesses so much concentration that it is easy to pose the question ... “where’s the tannin?” Analytically, it has very high levels of tannin, but the tannin is barely noticeable given the wine’s exaggerated wealth of richness and power. This is a modern day legend in the making, and despite its precociousness and ease in smelling and consuming, it will not hit its prime for another decade. It should last for 25-30 years, and take its place among some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes ever made. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+” R. Parker, 100 pts. 02/043 bottles$900-1,400

179.Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve 2004Southern Rhone“One of the finest efforts of the vintage is the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee. There is no Cuvee da Capo in 2004, and as my commentary will make clear, they decided not to produce one in 2005. The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee has a dark plum/garnet/purple color and a big, sweet nose of kirsch liqueur, lavender, roasted herbs, and beef juices intermixed with some licorice and spice. It is full-bodied, rich, deep, spicy, and dense with some tannins in the finish. The wine is not as accessible as many 2004s, and I would opt for cellaring it for 3-4 years and drinking it over the following 15-20. It’s a gorgeous effort for the vintage.” R. Parker, 94+ pts. 02/0712 bottles (owc)$600-900

180.Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de mon Aieul 2005Southern Rhone“The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is 95% Grenache and 5% Syrah aged 100% in tank prior to being bottled. This wine always comes from the three best parcels of the estate– Les Serres, La Crau, and Guignasse. This hugely concentrated, muscular wine is very powerful, excruciatingly tannic at present, but super-rich. Yields were a low 22 hectoliters per hectare because of the drought, and this blockbuster, muscular, virile style of wine needs at least 5-6 years of bottle age and should keep for two-plus decades. It is certainly a terrific Mon Aieul, but for those who are very patient.” R. Parker, 94+ pts. 10/0712 bottles (oc)$700-1,000

181.Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de mon Aieul 2006Southern Rhone“A star of the vintage is the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Mon Aieul. It is hard to believe how great this wine has turned out to be. I called it last year, and I’m thrilled to see how utterly profound it is. Essentially very old vine Grenache from three different terroirs (the sands of Les Serres, the clay of Guignasse, and the limestone of La Crau), aged 80% in cement tanks and 20% in old barrels, it boasts a dense plum/purple color followed by a glorious bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, truffles, lavender, licorice, and spring flowers. The color is one of the darkest of the vintage, and the wine is extremely full-bodied and rich with intense levels of extract and tannin, but the latter is gorgeously sweet and well-integrated. Still young and primary, this 2006 will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age, and drink well for 15-20.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 10/0812 bottles (oc)$700-1,000

182.Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2001Southern Rhone“The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres elicits “wows.” Aged 60% in neutral wood foudres and 40% in one, two, and three-year old Burgundy barrels, this 2001, which tips the scales at an awesome 16.2% natural alcohol, boasts an inky/purple color along with a sensationally pure bouquet of blackberries, graphite, acacia flowers, licorice, and sweet kirsch liqueur. Unctuously textured and full-bodied, with high tannin as well as a closed personality, this prodigious yet fabulous Chateauneuf du Pape is a potential legend in the making. It requires 3-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for two decades. The texture, purity, and magnificent concentration suggest tiny yields, old vines, and non-interventionalistic winemaking. By the way, this wine represents a selection of the finest lots in the cellar as the sources are the same as for the Cuvee de Mon Aieul, although a large component of Deux Freres is from the Usseglio holdings in the sector of Chateauneuf du Pape called La Crau. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2022+.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 02/046 bottles$600-900

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183.Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2003Southern Rhone“The limited cuvee 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which is aged 40% in tank and 60% in one-, two-, and three-year-old barrels as well as large demi-muids, is essentially the same as Mon Aieul, but additional press wine is added. This beefs the wine up to an even more extraordinarily concentrated character. This is another of the Chateauneuf du Papes of the vintage, a wine of remarkable length and prodigious levels of richness. It is no wimpy wine at 16.5% alcohol, but you would never know that from tasting it. Dense purple to the rim, with a huge nose of scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, creme de cassis, roasted meat juices, and a hint of Provencal herbs interwoven with licorice and a touch of balsamic, it is voluptuously textured, with striking body, low acidity, and amazing concentration. This fabulous bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape should drink well for 20+ years.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/066 bottles (owc)$750-1,000

184.Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2005Southern Rhone“The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which is aged in one-, two-, and three-year-old small barrels and larger demi-muids, is 100% Grenache in 2005. Dense purple to the rim, the wine displays superb concentration, with notes of creosote, blackberry, coffee, pepper, earth, meats, and smoke. A wine of massive intensity, fabulous purity, and a thick, unctuous texture, the tannins do kick in at the end, so this wine will probably require 5-7 years of bottle age and drink well for close to three decades. It does have the requisite concentration to balance out the wine’s structure.” R. Parker, 95+ pts. 10/076 bottles (owc)$425-600

185.Didier Dageneau Pur Sang Fume de Pouilly 2005Loire6 bottles$425-600

185A.P. Delesvaux Coteaux de Layon Selection de Grains Nobles 1999Loire6 (500 ml) bottles$300-450

186.Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 375eme Anniversaire 2001Alsace6 bottles (oc)$350-500

187.Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montalcino 25th Anniversary 2000UmbriaR. Parker, 97 pts. 04/046 bottles (owc)$425-575

188.Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1997Tuscany12 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,400

189.Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 1999Tuscany“A magnificent wine that shows massive structure yet loads of finesse. Dark-colored, with incredible aromas of blackberries, treacle tart and smoke. Almost meaty. Full-bodied, with fantastic silky and rich tannins. Goes on and on. Fanti is now one of the greatest producers of Brunello thanks to the help of consulting enologist Stefano Chioccioli. Best after 2008. 3,080 cases made.” Wine Spectator, 98 pts. Issue 05/15/046 bottles (oc)$350-500

190.Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico 2001Campania“Bold and structured red. Dark color; black licorice, raspberry and mineral character and hints of dried flowers; full-bodied, with spicy fruit and undertones of black pepper. Chewy finish. This is fantastic. Best after 2007. 5,000 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator 94 pts. 02/29/0412 bottles$600-900

191.Fontodi Flaccianello 2001Tuscany“Monumental, with masses of blackberry, coffee, berry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe tannins. Goes on and on. Builds on the palate. I have never tasted a greater wine from here. Better than 1997. Best after 2007. 4,000 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator, 97 pts. Issue 10/31/046 bottles$400-550

192.Gaja Sori Tilden 1990Piedmont1 bottle$250-400

193.Gaja Sperss 1997Piedmont3 bottles$800-1,200

194.Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba 2001Piedmont12 bottles (owc)$2,400-3,600

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195.Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2004TuscanyA. Galloni for R. Parker, 97 pts. 06/096 bottles (oc)$300-400

196.Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva 1997Piedmont6 bottles$750-1,100

197.Paolo Scavino Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata 2000Piedmont6 bottles (oc)$1,000-1,500

198.La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2001Piedmont6 bottles$200-300

198A.Tenuta dell’Ornellia Ornellia 1997Tuscany6 bottles$1,000-1,500

199.Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia 2001Tuscany“Deep garnet-purple. Complex notes of warm cassis, blackberries, mocha, forest floor and a touch of truffles. The medium to full bodied palate is solidly structured with a great backbone of high acidity and medium to firm, finely grained tannins. Layer upon layer of dark berry and earth flavours. Very long finish. Drink now to 2019. Tasted March 2009.” L. Perrotti-Brown for R. Parker, 95 pts. 05/096 bottles (owc)$800-1,100

200.Tua Rita Giustro di Notri 2001Tuscany“For the first time I preferred the Cabernet/Merlot blend to the all- Merlot wine, and there can be few doubts that the 2001 Giusto di Notri is a stunning wine. A blackish ruby/purple with a fabulous nose of textbook Cabernet aromas, black currants and blackberries, graphite, river gravel, and sweet herbs, its potent, dense, and packed palate displays flavors of perfect poise, grace and power intertwined and intermingled, shape and grip at the highest level from the initial explosive notes to the resonant, sweet finish. Drink: 2005-2025.” D. Thomasas for R. Parker, 97 pts. 04/046 bottles (oc)$350-500

201.Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili 1997 (2 bts)Gromis (Gaja) Barolo Conteisa Cerequio 1997 (2 bts)Piedmont4 bottles$600-800

Ribera del Duero – Once home to the Spanish capital, the expansive plan of Old Castile forges on. The baked earth dotted with trees and vines, its steady rhythm interrupts only to skirt the occasional languorous estate. Seemingly unencumbered by where it is going or from where it has come, greatness here is sensed more than seen. –LC

Aalto P.S. is taking its place among the top properties of Ribera del Duero. Very concentrated and powerful, a standout in the sea of new producers in the region. –CM

202.Aalto P.S. 2001Ribera del Duero“Not surprisingly, in a vintage that afforded great raw materials, the 2001 PS is out of this world. Smoke, graphite, blackberry liqueur, blueberries, violets, and spicy oak jump from the glass of this inky/purple-colored 2001. Texturally and color-wise, it is reminiscent of dry vintage port. With terrific purity and a full-bodied, rich palate that offers multiple dimensions, there is a seamlessness to this wine even though it remains young and unevolved. I would recommend another 1-2 years of cellaring (as hard as that may be), and consuming it over the following 10-12 years.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 04/046 bottles (owc)$500-700

203.Aalto P.S. 2004Ribera del Duero“The 2004 Aalto PS is expressive aromatically, on the palate this voluptuous wine reveals elegance combined with power. Large in scale but light on its feet, it has beautiful balance, density, and concentration. It can be enjoyed now but should evolve for 12-15 years and drink well through 2050.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/076 bottles (owc)$450-650

The Priorat…Spain’s otherworldly vinous frontier. Staring at the craggy slopes of dry, baked earth, it’s a wonder that vines can survive, indeed thrive. –PhM

Clos Mogador - Rene Barbier’s truck has traveled 280,000 km, all of them on his acres, through his vines. He knows each bird and fruit tree. This intimacy with his land is reflected in the complexities of his wine. –LC

204.Clos Mogador 2004Priorat“Clos Mogador is produced by the esteemed Rene Barbier who has hit homeruns in both 2003 and 2004. The 2004 Clos Mogador has a more saturated purple color than the 2003 as well as a more expressive perfume of mocha, coffee, and flowers (violets) in addition to toasty oak, earth, and blue and black fruits. More extracted and backward than the 2003, it demands a decade of cellaring and should drink well for an additional 20 years. The 2004 is a tour de force.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/076 bottles (owc)$350-500

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205.Mas Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles 2004Priorat“The 2004 Costers de Vinas Viejas is 50% Carinena, 48% Garnacha, and 2% Merlot aged for 16 months in new French oak. Deep purple, the aromas are other-worldly with truffle, tar, graphite, kirsch, and wild blueberry among the array of scents leaping from the glass. Flamboyant and opulent, the wine has remarkable richness and depth of flavor leading to a 60-second finish. Drink this hedonistic effort over the next 10-12 years.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/076 bottles (owc)$475-700

206.El Nido, Clio 2003Jumilla“A blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (26-year-old vines) and 70% Mourvedre (61-year-old vines), the 2003 Clio spent 26 months in French and American oak. Its deep purple color is accompanied by classic aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, espresso roast, chocolate, and toasty oak. Its broad, intensely flavored, super-opulent personality offers up great fruit, plenty of glycerin, and a heady, long finish. Approachable now, it should be at its best in 2-5 years, and drink well for 10-15.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 08/066 bottles (oc)$300-450

207.El Nido, Clio 2004Jumilla‘The consulting winemaker at Bodegas El Nido is Chris Ringland of Barossa Valley fame. The 2004 Clio is 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 70% Monastrell (from 63-year-old vines) which received malolactic fermentation in new oak followed by 26 months of aging in new French and American barriques. A glass-coating opaque purple, it exhibits a sensational nose of earth, mushroom, leather, blueberry, and blackberry jam. On the palate the wine is supple-textured, complex, with vibrant flavors of spicy blue and black fruits and a big-time WOW factor. This is a totally hedonistic effort with exceptional length and balance. It is remarkably light on its feet for such a powerful wine.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 97 pts. 12 bottles (2 x 0oc)$500-750

208.Numantia Termes, Numanthia 2004Toro12 bottles (2 x oc)$650-950

209.Numanthia Termes Termanthia 2004Toro4 bottles (2 x oc)$850-1,200

Rioja – There is no separating Rioja from its wine; it hums as a region built with knowledge gained from ancestral successes. Slopes of all angles, heights, and soils are dedicated to the vine. Old stone wineries now stand beside modern architectural marvels. All are eager to continue the pace. –LC

210.Benjamin Romeo Contador 2003 (3 bts)2004 (3 bts)Rioja6 bottles$1,300-1,800

211.Benjamin Romeo La Vina De Andres Romeo Liende 2004Rioja“There are a mere 200 bottles of the 2004 La Vina de Andres Romeo. This wine is tightly wound and remains an infant developmentally. Nevertheless, all the ingredients for greatness are present but it will take a decade of cellaring for them to be full expressed. This sensational effort should easily drink well for 40-50 years like a great first growth Bordeaux.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/076 bottles (owc)$900-1,200

212.Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2004Mendoza“Catena Zapata’s flagship is the Nicolas Catena Zapata, a Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec blend. The 2004 Nicolas Catena Zapata is composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Malbec. It spent 18 months in 100% new French oak. A saturated black purple in color, it has an aristocratic perfume of pain grille, mineral, espresso, saddle leather, cassis, black currant, and black raspberry. Opulently textured, complex, ripe, and sweet on the palate, it maintains a sense of elegance as well as power. It demands 10-15 years of further cellaring and should still be providing pleasure at age 50. It strikes me as being Argentina’s equivalent of a great vintage of Lafite-Rothschild.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98+ pts. 12/0712 bottles (2 x owc)$800-1,100

213.Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2005Mendoza“The flagship wines begin with the purple/black-colored 2005 Nicolas Catena Zapata, a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Malbec. The fruit was sourced from four of the estate’s finest high-elevation vineyards, and aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. The brooding bouquet delivers pain grille, mineral, violet, scorched earth, pepper, espresso, black cherry, and black raspberry aromas leading to a dense, opulent wine with gobs of savory fruit, ripe tannins, terrific concentration, and a 60-second finish. Allow it 6-8 years in the cellar to reveal its full potential and enjoy it from 2015 to 2030.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 12/0812 bottles (2 x owc)$800-1,100

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214.Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2005Barossa Valley“The sensational 2005 Shiraz ‘Hanisch’ was aged in 80% new American oak, the balance in seasoned French. It has a fabulous perfume of cedar, tobacco, vanilla, spice box, truffle, pencil lead, plum, and blueberry. Voluptuous, intensely flavored, and already complex, it will unfold over the next decade and drink well through 2025 for those fortunate enough to track some down.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/076 bottles$300-400

215.Clarendon Hills Grenache Romas 2002McLaren Vale“The 2002 Grenache Old Vines Romas Vineyard’s saturated ruby/purple color is followed by a superb bouquet of black fruits, truffles, Asian spices, figs, and licorice. Powerful, rich, and upfront, this layered, intensely concentrated Grenache can be drunk now or cellared for 10-12 years.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 10/046 bottles (owc)$250-350

216.D’Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm 2001McLaren Vale“Readers should be on the look out for the 2001 The Dead Arm Shiraz, one of the greatest examples of this cuvee. Its dense black/purple color is accompanied by celestial aromas of melted licorice, graphite, blackberries, cassis, incense, anise, and toasty oak. Fabulously concentrated, with great purity, an unctuous, viscous texture, and an amazingly long, 60-second plus finish, this fabulous baby will need 5-6 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following 20-25 years.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 08/0312 bottles$700-1,100

217.E & E Black Pepper Estate Shiraz 2002Barossa Valley12 bottles$500-750

Ben Glaetzer is one of Australia’s most talented winemakers, Amon-Ra is on everyone’s short list of Shiraz. –CM

218.Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2005Barossa Valley“The profound 2005 Shiraz Amon Ra is fashioned from a dry grown, 100- to 110 year-old vineyard, and spends 14 months in a combination of 100% new French and American barrels as well as 300-liter hogsheads. A saturated purple color is followed by scents of creme de cassis, incense, licorice, black raspberries, graphite, and sweet wood. It unfolds beautifully on the palate to reveal terrific richness, full-bodied power, great definition, and lovely elegance. This exquisite Shiraz is still young, but it possesses a degree of accessibility. It should age for two decades. It is a superb example of cutting edge winemaking being utilized on ancient Shiraz vines in the Barossa.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/0612 bottles$500-700

219.Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz2002 (6 bts) R. Parker, 96 pts. 10/052003 (6 bts) R. Parker, 97 pts. 10/0612 bottles$600-850

220.Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2006Barossa Valley“Amon-Ra has become one of Australia’s icon wines. Made from 100% Shiraz sourced from vineyards ranging in age from 80-120 years and with microscopic yields of 0.5 tons per acre, the 2006 Amon-Ra was aged for 15 months in new French and American oak. The wine is a thick, glass-coating, purple/black in color. The aromas cover a wide range of scents including smoke, vanilla, pepper, Asian spices, coconut, espresso, blueberry, and chocolate. Thick, rich, layered, and complete, this monumental wine offers extraordinary intensity and length. It requires 10-15 years to fully evolve and should easily last through 2040. Hats off to Ben Glaetzer for producing an extraordinary portfolio!” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 97-100 pts. 10/0712 bottles$800-1,100

221.Kalleske Shiraz Greenock2003 (6 bts) R. Parker, (96-100) pts. 10/042005 (6 bts - oc) Jay Miller for R. Parker, 93 pts. 10/0712 bottles$600-850

222.Massena The 11th Hour Shiraz 2005Barossa ValleyR. Parker, 96 pts. 10/066 bottles (oc)$150-200

223.Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M. 2003 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, (96-100) pts. 10/042004 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 97 pts. 10/05Reiver 2003 (6 bts - oc) (one label with scrape) R. Parker, (95-99) pts. 10/04South Australia18 bottles$700-1,000

224.Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love 2005 (6 bts) R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/062006 (6 bts - oc) Jay Miller for R. Parker, 97 pts. 10/07Velvet Glove 2006 (3 bts - oc) Jay Miller for R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/07McLaren Vale15 bottles$1,400-1,900

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225.Penfolds Grange 1998South Australia“A wine that flirts with perfection, and should rival the 1986 as one of the legendary Granges produced, the 1998 has one of the highest alcohol contents (nearly 15%) as well as one of the highest percentages of Shiraz in the blend (97%). Its stunning purple color is accompanied by exceptionally sweet aromas of blackberry liqueur intermixed with barbecue spices, an endearing, smoky earthiness, pepper, roasted meats, and coffee. Huge, massive, unctuously textured, and extraordinarily youthful, this impressive wine is a candidate for perfection. It should continue to evolve over the next three decades.” R. Parker, 98+ pts. 06/093 bottles$800-1,200

226.Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2005Barossa Valley“The 2005 Shiraz “Ares” is a glass-coating opaque purple. The nose delivers tar, scorched earth, saddle leather, blueberry, and a hint of chocolate. Opulent, layered, and intensely flavored, it has excellent integration of oak, tannin, and acidity and enough hidden structure to evolve for up to a decade. Drink this tasty Shiraz through 2025.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 95 pts. 10/076 bottles (2 x owc)$550-750

227.Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz 2005Barossa Valley12 bottles (2 x oc)$350-500

228.The Standish Wine Company The Standish Shiraz 2003 (6 bts)The Relic Shiraz/Viognier 2004 (6 bts)Barossa ValleyThe Standish: “The 2003 Shiraz (100% Shiraz from a 90-year-old Vine Vale vineyard) was cropped at .5 tons of fruit per acre, and was aged 32 months in old French oak. It is a magnificent effort boasting tremendous ripeness as well as abundant blueberry and creme de cassis notes intermixed with flowers, graphite, and crushed rocks. With amazing concentration, purity, and richness, but no heaviness (the alcohol is only 14.5%), and a finish that lasts well past a minute, it is accessible now, but should age effortlessly for two decades or more.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/06

The Relic: “More exotic and flamboyant than the Shiraz, but equally profound is the 2004 Shiraz/Viognier The Relic (93% and 7% respectively, cropped at .5 tons of fruit per acre, and aged 20 months in old French oak). An inky/purple-colored, powerful, full-bodied, rich red, it possesses a huge, sweet nose of blue and black fruits, flowers, and subtle oak, a blockbuster mid-section, and an amazingly long finish. More approachable than the 2003 Shiraz, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15 or more years.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/0612 bottles$850-1,200

229.Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2002Barossa Valley“Remarkably, the 2002 The Factor may be even more awesome than the 2001. It boasts a blackberry liqueur-like intensity with chocolatey richness intermixed with blackberries, raspberries, and cherries. The unctuous texture, refreshing acidity, and sweet tannin frame-up this magnificent wine. It should drink well for 15+ years. Interestingly, the 2002 The Factor did not have the Cote Rotie-like roasted element found in the 2001, no doubt because 2002 was a much cooler growing year than the record heat experienced in 2001.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/046 bottles (oc)$500-700

230.Torbreck Run Rig 2003Barossa Valley“The estate’s flagship cuvee is the virtually perfect 2003 Run Rig. Made from 8 separate Barossa vineyards (ranging in age from 94 to 158 years), it is primarily Shiraz with 4-5% co-fermented Viognier included in the blend. The wine was aged in French oak of which 60% is new. The sensational, inky/purple-tinged 2003 exhibits a stunningly sweet nose of blackberries, blueberries, litchi nuts, smoked meats, and a hint of apricots. Elegant yet super-powerful, rich, concentrated, and long, it is a tour de force in winemaking as well as a modern classic example of Barossa Shiraz. It should drink well for 20-25 years.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/0612 bottles (2 x owc)$1,200-1,800

231.TorbreckLes Amis Grenache 2004 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/06Run Rig Shiraz 2004 (6 bts - owc) Jay Miller for R. Parker, 99+ pts. 10/07The Descendant 2004 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/06The Factor 2004 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 97 pts. 10/06Barossa Valley24 bottles$1,400-2,050

232.Yalumba Shiraz The Octavius 2001 (6 bts - owc) R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/04The Reserve 1998 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/03Barossa Valley12 bottles$600-900

233.Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour 1997Napa5 bottles$350-500

234.Bond (Harlan) Matriarch 2001 (3 bts)2002 (3 bts owc, no lid)Napa6 bottles$400-600

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235.Caymus Special Selection 2002NapaR Parker, 96 pts. 12/056 bottles (owc)$600-900

Chateau Montelena is one of the Napa Valley’s icon wineries. Working atop the foundation of a century old property, the father Jim and son Bo Barret might just have the best track record in California for longevity and quality. Fads don’t exist here, this team doesn’t need razzle-dazzle. Montelena wines are prized for their ability to improve with age – and not merely endure. –PhM

236.Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2001Napa“The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is one of Bo Barrett’s finest efforts. While tightly knit, 24 hours of aeration reveals its upside potential. Dense ruby/purple with a nose of crushed rocks intermixed with creme de cassis and a hint of licorice, this full-bodied, pure, deep offering will be at its peak between 2010-2025. It is a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc that came in at 14.1% alcohol.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/0512 bottles$800-1,200

237.Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2001NapaR. Parker, 95 pts. 02/0512 demi bottles$400-600

238.Copain James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2006Central Coast CAR. Parker, 95 pts. 12/086 bottles$350-500

239.Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard 1991Napa3 bottles$600-900

239A.DuMOL Pinot Noir Ryan Green Valley 2003Sonoma12 bottles (2 x oc)$700-1,000

Camp Meeting Ridge is on of the finest of the cool climate western Sonoma vineyards, a standout for pinot noir. –CM

240.Flowers Pinot Noir Camp Meeting Ridge 2004 (5 bts)2005 (5 bts)Sonoma10 bottles$500-700

241.Robert Foley Claret 2002 (6 bts)2004 (6 bts)Napa12 bottles$800-1,100

242.Robert Foley Petite Sirah2004 (6 bts)2005 (6 bts)12 bottles$350-550

243.Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2004SonomaR. Parker, (94-96) pts. 12/056 bottles$350-500

244.L’Aventure Cote-a-Cote Estate 2003 (6 bts - owc)L’Aventure Estate Cuvee 2005 (6 bts - owc)2006 (6 bts - owc)Central Coast18 bottles$900-1,300

245.Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2002Sonoma“The profound 2002 Pinot Noir Marcassin Estate always reminds me of a top-notch Clos de la Roche from a domaine such as Ponsot. Notes of fresh mushrooms, forest floor, plums, black cherries, raspberries, and hints of white chocolate and smoke jump form the glass of this full-bodied wine. Its extraordinary nuances, amazingly complex, rich, broad palate, and spectacular finish suggest it should drink well for well over a decade” R. Parker, 98 pts. 12/056 bottles$1,600-2,400

246.Marcassin Pinot Noir Three Sisters 2002Sonoma“The 2002 Pinot Noir Three Sisters’ fragrant nose of flowers interwoven with blueberries and forest floor is reminiscent of a grand cru from the Cotes de Nuit. The wine has fabulous fruit on the attack, beautiful structure, medium to full body, and a purity and almost ethereal lightness of being despite significant richness and intensity. It should age beautifully for up to a decade.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 12/053 bottles$600-800

247.Neiman Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Caldwell Vineyard 2001 (6 bts)2002 (6 bts)Napa12 bottles$750-1,100

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248.Newton Chardonnay Unfiltered2001 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 94 pts. 12/032002 (6 bts - oc) R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/05Napa12 bottles$275-375

249.Jos. Phelps Insignia 1997NapaR. Parker, 96 pts. 12/0012 bottles (oc)$1,800-2,400

250.Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 20016 bottles$300-450

251.Pax CellarsCuvee Christine Syrah 2005 (6 bts) R. Parker, 95 pts. 12/07Cuvee Moriah 2005 (6 bts) The Terraces Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2005 (6 bts)Walker Vine Hill Syrah 2005 (6 bts) R. Parker, 94 pts. 12/07Sonoma24 bottles$675-950

252.Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001 (3 bts) R. Parker, 99 pts. 02/052002 (3 bts) R. Parker, 96+ pts. 12/05Napa6 bottles$825-1,150

253.Ramey Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard 20026 bottles$300-450

254.Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard 2001NapaR. Parker, 96 pts. 02/0512 bottles$700-1,000

255.Ridge Monte Bello 2005Napa12 bottles$700-1,100

256.Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Beckstoffer CCS To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Beckstoffer T6 To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Napa3 bottles$550-850

257.Sloan 2004NapaR. Parker, 96 pts. 12/083 bottles (owc)$500-700

258.Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Napa6 bottles$350-500

259.Chappellet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate 2001 (6 bts - occ)Shafer Relentless 2000 (6 bts)Viader Proprietary Red 2001 (12 demi bts)12 demi bottles12 bottles$900-1,300

260.Archery Summit, Pinot Noir Red Hill Estate1999 (3 bts)2001 (3 bts)2002 (6 bts)Oregon12 bottles$600-900

From the Cellar of Distinguished Collectors. Many lots purchased on futures or direct from the winery. Maintained in custom-built climate-controlled cellar.

261.Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1996 (3 bts)2000 (3 bts) Wine Spectator, 96 pts. Issue 03/31/03St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe6 bottles$550-825

262.Chateau Haut Brion 1998Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe“Rich and wonderful wine, classic, with loads of vanilla, raspberry and chocolate aromas. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long aftertaste of berry, grape and vanilla. Subtle, elegant and powerful, with great length. Best after 2009. 12,000 cases made.” Wine Spectator, 97 pts. Issue 0/31/012 bottles$550-800

263.Chateau Lascombes 2005Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe“A gorgeous example of Lascombes, the 2005, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, continues the remarkable turn-around in quality that began five years ago. A stunningly opulent wine with a dense purple color, the 2005 possesses a beautiful perfume of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and graphite, full body, silky but noticeable tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a stunning, 45+-second finish. This is a brilliant, modern-styled Margaux that should age for 30-35 years.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 04/0812 bottles (owc)$300-450

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264.Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1995St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe6 bottles$350-500

265.Chateau Pichon Longueville, Baron 1982 (2 bts)1990, R. Parker, 97 pts. 06/091995 (3 bts)Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe6 bottles$575-850

266.Chateau Talbot 1986 (5 bts)1990 (1 bt)1995 (5 bts)St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe11 bottles$650-975

267.Les Forts de Latour 2000Pauillac6 bottles$450-650

The 2000’s - The timing of the “Millennium Vintage” was impeccable. To have such high quality pegged to an already illustrious year is entirely coincidental … and great fun. The 2000’s are marked by ideal ripeness married with pitch perfect tannins to carry these wines onward. These enticing and riveting wines truly represent vinous excellence of the highest caliber. –PhM

268.First Growth Bordeaux 2000 HorizontalChateau Haut Brion, R. Parker, 99 pts. 06/10Chateau Lafite Rothschild, R. Parker, 98+ pts. 06/10Chateau Latour, R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/10Chateau Margaux, R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/10Chateau Mouton Rothschild, R. Parker, 96+ pts. 06/105 bottles$4,000-6,000

269.Doisy Doine L’Extravagant 2001Sauternes“Liquid honey in appearance. Incredibly ripe with dried apricot, orange and mace. Full-bodied, thick and powerful with amazing richness and spiciness. It goes on and on and on. This concentration is phenomenal. Yet it’s lively and spicy. Huge finish. Best after 2012. 140 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator, 100 pts. Issue 9/15/043 demi bottles (each owc)$400-500

270.Clos de Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2006Southern Rhone“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is one of the two or three candidates for the wine of the vintage. An extraordinarily great wine, the 2006 is far superior to the 2005, which was amazing, and while made in a different style, is as great as the 2003, and such legends as 1990 and 1978. Fashioned from a minuscule 21 hectoliters per hectare, and tipping the scales at 15.2% natural alcohol, the 2006 boasts a dense ruby/purple color to the rim, in addition to an extraordinary bouquet of melted licorice, spring flowers, raspberries, black currants, spice box, and earth. In the mouth, it is utterly profound – full-bodied and multidimensional with astonishing purity, length, equilibrium, and intensity. This is a superb vintage for the Avrils, and Vincent deserves huge accolades for producing a wine of such incredible intensity and complexity. Think of Clos des Papes as a Chateauneuf du Pape with the complexity of a top-notch grand cru Burgundy from the Cote de Nuits.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/0812 bottles (owc)$800-1,200

271.Clos du Caillou Reserve Chateauneuf du Pape 2005Southern RhoneR. Parker, 95 pts. 10/076 bottles$375-550

272.Ceretto Barbaresco Bricco Asili 1996 (1 mag)Asili Bernadot 1997 (6 bts)6 bottles1 magnum$500-725

273.Ceretto Barolo Brunate 1996Piedmont3 bottles$200-300

274.Ceretto Barolo Brunate 1997Piedmont6 bottles (owc - banded)$375-550

275.Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo1997 (2 bts)1998 (2 bts)1999 (2 bts)Piedmont6 bottles$425-600

276.Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi 1997 Piedmont5 bottles2 magnums$600-850

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277.Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi 1998Piedmont10 bottles$500-750

278.Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi 1999Piedmont7 bottles2 magnums$725-1,025

279.Roberto Voerzio Barolo Brunate 1996 (2 bts) A. Galloni for R. Parker, 03/101997 (2 bts)La Serra 1998 (5 bts)1996 (7 bts)PiedmontVintage 1997: “The greatest wine from Piedmont in years. The perfect Barolo. Spellbinding, with a concentration of fruit that leaves me speechless. Amazing fruit aromas, like a reduced raspberry sauce, yet there’s a complexity, with hints of spices and toasted wood. Full-bodied, with a wonderful concentration of fruit. Big and velvety, yet refined and caressing. A treat to drink now, but this is a wine to cellar for decades. Best after 2006. 275 cases made.” Wine Spectator, 100 pts. Issue 11/30/0116 bottles$1,350-1,950

280.Brunello di MontalcinoPoggio Antico 1997 (1 bt)Altero 2000 (1 bt)Siro Pacenti1997 (2 bts)2001 (1 bt)Valdicava 2000 (1 bt)2001 (1 bt)7 bottles$445-655

281.Numanthia Termes 2004 (5 bts) Jay Miller for R. Parker, 94 pts. 02/07Numanthia Numanthia 2005 (5 bts) Jay Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/07Toro10 bottles$1,000-1,500

281A.Silver Oak VerticalBonny’s Vineyard 1991 last vintage of Bonny’s Vineyard Silver Oak19891993 (2 bts)1994 (2 bts)1995 (2 bts)1996 (2 bts)1997 (2 bts)Napa12 bottles$650-950

282.Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Carpenter Vineyard 1999 (4 bts - owc)Rock Cairn 1997 (1 bt)1999 (1 bt)Napa6 bottles$350-500

Manfred Krankl’s plumage on display. From a Boston Cellar, maintained in climate-controlled storage, picked up by Skinner staff.

Manfred Krankl is crafting wines of uncommon concentration and richness, these are among the most collectable of all Californian wines produced. –CM

283.Sine Qua Non Heart Chorea Syrah 2002Central Coast, CA“SQN’s Syrahs are dynamite. In 2001, Krankl began to experiment with a limited production Syrah aged over 40 months in new oak (a la Marcel Guigal’s famous Cote Roties - La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque). The second rendition of this cuvee, the 2002 Heart Chorea, is a Cote Rotie-like blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier. Most of the fruit comes from the Alban and White Hawk vineyards. The opaque purple-colored 2002 Heart Chorea possesses extraordinary levels of concentration, intensity, and subtle nuances, a fabulous nose of charcoal, acacia flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, pain grille, and espresso roast. Opulent, full-bodied, and super-intense, but neither heavy nor out of balance, it is unfortunate that production of this unreal Syrah is less than 100 cases.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 08/064 bottles (2 x owc)$2,500-3,500

284.Sine Qua Non In Flagrante Syrah 2000Central Coast, CA“The 2000 In Flagrante (a 725-case blend of 86% Syrah, 10% Grenache, and 4% Viognier) is a world-class, provocative effort. It reveals many of the same aromatic and flavor components found in the 2001 Midnight Oil and 2002 Syrah-dominated, unnamed offering. A black color is followed by a seamless effort loaded with blackberry, honey, and flower aromas, and an extraordinarily long, concentrated finish. As with all great wines, tasting notes/descriptors just can’t do it justice. Among the recent SQN Syrahs, it is a strikingly elegant and powerful wine that has a decidedly French flair to it.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 08/031 magnum$700-900

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285.Sine Qua Non Just for the Love of it Syrah 2002Central Coast, CA“A dead-ringer (at least aromatically) for Guigal’s single vineyard Cote Rotie La Mouline, the 2002 Just For The Love of It is the greatest California Syrah I have yet tasted. A one-thousand case blend of 96% Syrah, 2% Grenache, and 2% Viognier, it is nearly equal parts Alban, Bien Nacido, and Stolpman fruit with a small amount from both Shadow Canyon and White Hawk. It boasts a provocative perfume of creme de cassis, toast, blackberries, licorice, barbecue spice, and exotic floral scents. Extremely full-bodied, with fabulous intensity, great purity, awesome length, and a finish that lasts over a minute, this classic is a must purchase. Already accessible, it will drink well for 10-15 years.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 08/041 bottle$400-600

286.Sine Qua Non On Your Toes Syrah 2001Central Coast, CA“The virtually perfect 2001 On Your Toes is 100% Syrah (aged 39 months in new oak) from three vineyard sources, White Hawk, Alban, and Stolpman. I have already consumed two bottles of this extraordinary wine and, amazingly, the oak is less noticeable than in SQN’s Syrahs bottled after a normal elevage of 24-26 months in wood. It boasts a gorgeous blue/purple color to the rim as well as exceptional aromas of pure creme de cassis and blackberries intertwined with acacia flowers, licorice, and delicate, subtle toast notes. In the mouth, it is pure silk. An opulent, voluptuously-textured offering that cascades over the palate with no hard edges and nothing out of place, it is a brilliant tour de force in winemaking that can be drunk now or cellared for more than a decade.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 06/054 bottles (2 x owc)$2,200-3,000

287.Sine Qua Non Omega Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003Oregon5 bottles$600-800

288.Sine Qua Non Omega Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003Oregon1 magnum$250-350

289.Sine Qua Non The Inaugural Eleven Confessions Vineyard Estate Grenache 2003CA“The recently released 2003 The Inaugural (90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the first vintage from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard) is a stunning effort. Boasting superb intensity and purity, it spent 38 months in French oak, and has taken on mind-boggling nuances and subtleties. It is a huge wine dominated by black cherry, blackberry, and cassis fruit, but also offering notions of plums, figs, soy, smoke, and roasted meat-like notes. The wine’s enormous complexity, silky, full-bodied, voluptuous texture, and remarkable finish suggest it will last over a decade, but who can resist it now? It hits all the palate’s and olfactory gland’s sweet spots, a hedonistic and intellectual joy!” R. Parker, 99 pts. 08/076 bottles (owc)$3,000-4,000

290.Sine Qua Non 2003 Horizontal Omega Oregon Pinot NoirPapa Syrah, R. Parker, 98 pts. 08/06Li’l E Grenache, R. Parker, 96 pts. 08/063 bottles$650-900

291.Sine Qua Non 2004 HorizontalInto the Dark GrenacheOde to E Covert Fingers Pinot NoirPoker Face SyrahInto the Dark Grenache - “No one ... let me say that again ... no one in the New World makes better Grenache than Manfred Krankl. Tasting four different cuvees was the equivalent of having a great chef, such as Daniel Boulud, cook all your meals for seven straight days. The just released 2004 Into the Dark (a blend of 84% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah, and 1% Viognier, primarily from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard) is a knock-out effort. Its inky/blue/purple color is followed by a big, sweet nose of black currants, black cherries, chocolate, spice box, and some toasty oak in the background. Voluptuously-textured and full-bodied with abundant glycerin and fruit hiding the wine’s considerable underlying structure, this is a majestic Grenache that should hit its peak in 2-3 years, and last for 12-15.” R Parker, 96 pts. 08/074 bottles$1,050-1,550

292.Sine Qua Non 2005 Pairing Atlantis Fe 203 2A Grenache, R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/08Over & Out Oregon Pinot Noir2 bottles$425-625

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A Fifty Case Glory of Bordeaux representing a span of Ten Years, 1995-2004, all five coveted First Growths representing each vintage in original wooden cases, some never opened. Purchased directly upon release, housed locally in a pristine, custom-built, climate-controlled cellar, provenance documentation accompanies the lot. Complimentary White Glove delivery to any New England state.

293.Ten Year Superlot First Growth Bordeaux 1995-2004 Chateau Haut Brion 1995-2004 (10 cases)Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1995-2004 (10 cases)Chateau Latour 1995-2004 (10 cases)Chateau Margaux 1995-2004 (10 cases)Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1995-2004 (10 cases)50 cases (all owc - some banded)$200,000-300,000

Upon the sale of lot 293, bids for the following lots 293A-293J will not be executed and the lots will be null and void. However, should lot 293 go unsold, the ten horizontals of each First Growth Bordeaux from 1995-2004 will be offered as described below:

293A.1995 Horizontal Chateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite Rothschild5 cases (each owc)$20,000-30,000

293B.1996 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$27,000-40,000

293C.1997 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$12,000-18,000

293D.1998 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$18,000-25,000

293E.1999 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RotshchildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$15,000-20,000

293F.2000 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$50,000-75,000

293G.2001 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$13,000-19,000

293H.2002 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$13,000-19,000

293I.2003 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RothschildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$28,000-40,000

293J.2004 HorizontalChateau Haut BrionChateau MargauxChateau Mouton RotshchildChateau Lafite RothschildChateau Latour5 cases (each owc)$12,000-16,000

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Rare First Growth Highlights from an Extensive and Enviable Massachusetts Cellar. Maintained in ideal climate-controlled storage.

294.Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1953St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classeu: low shoulder, mid shoulder, and one low-mid shoulder, likely seepage to all, bin soil and staining“The 1953, most recently drunk from magnums in 1994, 1993, and 1989, is a classic example of the vintage, displaying a huge, fragrant, flowery, berry-scented nose. From a regular bottle I suspect this wine could be on the downside, but from pristinely kept magnums, this fully mature wine is a terrific example of the vintage, and certainly one of the greatest wines of the century.” R. Parker, 93 pts. 10/943 bottles$600-800

295.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1949Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: one into neck, one very top shoulder, one with tear to capsule2 bottles$1,200-1,800

296.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1966Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, two top shoulder, some label staining to all4 bottles$1,200-1,800

297.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better, tissue adhesion and staining to eleven labels, most with some capsule corrosion“This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like. Still backward with a deep ruby/plum color revealing only a touch of lightening at the edge, the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity. With 6-8 hours decanting in a closed decanter, it will offer beautiful drinking, but it needs another 5-8 years to reach full maturity. It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but it is a winner all the same.” R. Parker, 97+ pts. 06/0912 bottles$30,000-45,000

298.Chateau Lafite Rothschild19621967 (2 bts)1970Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe4 bottles$450-650

299.Chateau Margaux 1949Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: one very top shoulder, one low-mid shoulder with slightly protruding cork, light label staining and fading2 bottles$1,000-1,500

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300.Chateau Margaux 1966 Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: one top shoulder, one low-mid shoulder, one shoulder, heavy capsule corrosion to one with capsule loss, label staining and spotting3 bottles$200-300

301.Chateau Margaux 1971Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: nine very top shoulder or better, two top shoulder, one high shoulder, one with slightly depressed cork, many with some capsule corrosion, and possible seepage to four12 bottles$800-1,100

302.Chateau Margaux 1982Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or better, slight capsule corrosion, one with slight nick to capsule“Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/093 bottles$2,000-3,000

303.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1961Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, top shoulder, high shoulder, slight capsule corrosion to allR. Parker, 98 pts. 10/943 bottles$3,000-4,500

304.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all into neck, one with slight capsule corrosion, some with label staining and spotting“This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/0912 bottles$10,000-12,000

Champagne

Two pillars of Bubbly, Dom Perignon and Cristal from a Boston collection. Maintained in climate-controlled storage.

305.Dom Perignon 19731 bottle$600-800

306.Dom Perignon 19802 bottles$375-550

307.Dom Perignon 1985R. Parker, 96 pts. 12/9410 bottles$2,000-3,000

308.Dom Perignon Rose 19851 bottle$450-650

309.Dom Perignon 19882 bottles (one in oc)$700-1,100

310.Dom Perignon 1988R. Parker, 93 pts. 12/943 magnums (2 in oc)$1,200-1,800

311.Dom Perignon 1990L. Perrotti-Brown for R. Parker, 98 pts. 03/0912 bottles (1 in oc)$2,400-3,600

312.Dom Perignon 1990L. Perrotti-Brown for R. Parker, 98 pts. 03/091 magnum$350-500

313.Dom Perignon Oenotheque 19904 bottles (each oc)$1,200-1,800

314.Dom Perignon 19923 bottles (1 in oc)$300-400

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315.Dom Perignon 19921 magnum (oc)$250-300

316.Dom Perignon 199321 bottles (1 in oc)$1,600-2,400

317.Dom Perignon Oenotheque 19932 bottles$250-350

318.Dom Perignon 1995R. Parker, 94 pts. 12/0213 bottles (1 in oc)$1,300-1,900

319.Dom Perignon 1996“The 1996 Dom Perignon is superb. Layers of roasted nuts, spices, tar, smoke, acacia blossoms and a light touch of honey emerge from the glass, adding complexity to the fruit. This large-scaled Dom Perignon is currently in a beautiful place where early tertiary notes have begun to appear, yet the wine retains plenty of freshness. This is a terrific Dom Perignon that can be enjoyed today but that also promises much pleasure for the future. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2029.” A. Galloni for R. Parker, 95 pts. 03/093 bottles$600-900

320.Dom Perignon 19983 bottles$300-400

321.Dom Perignon Rose 1998“The 1998 Dom Perignon Rose is a striking, intensely perfumed Champagne redolent of sweet candied cherries and spices. This medium-bodied wine possesses gorgeous structure, but ideally another year or two of cellaring is warranted in order for the full range of aromas and flavors to emerge. The Dom Perignon Rose is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, with most of the Pinot coming from the south-facing vineyards of Ay. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.” A. Galloni for R. Parker, 94 pts. 03/092 bottles$400-600

322.Dom Perignon 2000“The 2000 Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace. Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish. This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.” A. Galloni for R. Parker, 94 pts. 03/098 bottles (each in gift oc including two flutes)$800-1,200

323.Dom Perignon19701976197819884 bottles$850-1,200

324.Roederer Cristal Rose 1996“The 1996 Cristal Rose is an intensely-flavored Champagne with an unusually light pale salmon color. Its effervescence is restrained (almost non-existent), but the flavors are intense in this dry, austere, provocative offering. An outrageously great, singularly-styled rose Champagne, it is best served with intensely-flavored food. It is a tour de force in Champagne to enjoy over the next 7-10 years. Louis Roederer does not display a disgorgement date or consumer friendly lot number on its non-vintage Brut. This is regrettable as it has consistently been one of the finer bottlings in this category.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 12/051 bottle (oc)$450-650

325.Roederer Cristal 19973 bottles (each in oc)$400-600

326.Roederer Cristal 1999“One of the finest Champagnes I have ever brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured, this medium to full-bodied beauty is immensely concentrated, pure, packed with apple flavors, and astoundingly long in the finish. Louis Roederer does not display a disgorgement date or consumer friendly lot number on its non-vintage Brut. This is regrettable as it has consistently been one of the finer bottlings in this category.” P. Rovani for R. Parker, 98 pts. 12/052 bottles (each in oc)$300-450

327.Roederer Cristal Rose 19991 bottle$300-450

328.Roederer Cristal199620022 bottles$400-600

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Fine Wines from the WGBH Wine Collection

Lots 329-346

WGBH is proud to partner with Skinner Auctioneers. WGBH has a long wine auction tradition thanks to generous donations from private wine collectors, and offers rare and fine wines from the WGBH Wine Cellar for bid in this special auction. High bidders receive a complimentary one-year WGBH membership, with all proceeds supporting WGBH’s TV, Radio and Children’s programming. More info at wgbh.org/wine.

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329.Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1989St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe9 bottles$900-1,400

330.Chateau Cheval Blanc (Avery) 1959St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classeu: top shoulder, label scuffing and wear1 bottle$800-1,200

331.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1983Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 magnum$900-1,200

332.Chateau Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasseR. Parker, 95+ pts. 06/0911 bottles$7,000-9,500

333.Chateau Montrose 1990St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe“I have had the 1990 Montrose on four separate occasions over the last several months, and I have consistently rated it either 99 or 100. Three of the bottles came from my cellar, and one was tasted at the chateau. None of them revealed any brett, which is not the case with bottles that were exposed to heat, or had bad storage issues. The wine remains a blockbuster, an inky/ruby/purple-colored effort revealing stunning concentration, amazingly high glycerin, and abundant amounts of sweet black fruits intermixed with notions of earth and spice. It is a fleshy, full-bodied St.-Estephe with atypically high amounts of fatness and fruit extract, but it is settling down nicely and seems set for another 2-3 decades of longevity. Many have felt the 1989 Montrose is better, and it is getting closer to meriting a three digit score, but it remains more tannic and backward.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/095 bottles$1,500-2,200

334.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can‚t see how this could possibly be improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection. Drink now to 2045+.” L. Perrotti-Brown, 100 pts. 05/091 bottle$550-750

335.Chateau Palmer 1989Margaux, 3eme Cru Classeu: eleven bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder“Deep garnet-brick. Dark chocolate covered cherries, espresso, cinnamon, rose petals, tree bark and loam. Medium to full body with layers of concentrated fruit and spice flavours supported by crisp acidity and a medium+ level of fine tannins. Very long finish.” L. Perrotti-Bown for R. Parker, 96 pts. 03/1012 bottles (owc)$2,400-3,600

336.Palmer Chateau 1990Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe6 bottles$900-1,400

337.Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1990Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe“A remarkable vintage for Pichon Longueville Baron, 1990 is one of this estate’s two or three finest wines made in the last 40 years. Still inky/blue/purple-tinged to the rim, it reveals an extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, incense, creme de cassis, blue and black fruits, and a hint of licorice as well as an impressively long finish. While drinkable, its evolution is extremely slow, and I would not be surprised to see it last another two decades or more.” R. Parker, 97 pts. 06/096 bottles$1,100-1,600

338.Chateau Pape Clement 1990Pessac LeognanR. Parker, 94 pts. 06/0912 bottles (owc)$700-1,000

339.JL Chave Hermitage 1985Northern RhoneR. Parker, (95) pts. 04/026 bottles$600-900

340.Opus One 1980Napau: very top shoulder1 double magnum$500-700

341.Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1988Napa5 bottles$400-600

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Curated from the WGBH cellar, a multi-tiered representation of the 1982 Bordeaux Vintage

342.1982 BordeauxChateau BeychevelleChateau Branaire Ducru (2 bts)Chateau Calon SegurChateau La Lagune Chateau La Louviere (2 bts)Chateau Le Gay (5 bts)Chateau La Tour de By (1 bt)Chateau Leoville Barton (3 bts)Chateau Pichon Longueville BaronChateau TrotanoyChateau Rieussec (2 demi bts)Chateau Grand Puy LacosteChateau Gruaud Larose (2 bts)Chateau Branaire Ducru (2 bts)2 demi bottles23 bottles$2,300-3,500

342A.G. Roumier Bonnes Mares 1976Cote de Nuits3 bottles$1,000-1,500

342B.Fonseca 198512 bottles (owc)$500-700

Chateau Montelena is one of the Napa Valley’s icon wineries. Working atop the foundation of a century old property, the father Jim and son Bo Barret might just have the best track record in California for longevity and quality. Fads don’t exist here, this team doesn’t need razzle-dazzle. Montelena wines are prized for their ability to improve with age – and not merely endure. –PhM

343.Chateau Montelena VerticalEstate1993 (3 bts)1984 (10 bts)1986 (6 bts)1987 (7 bts)1988 (3 bts)1989 (2 bts)1990 (6 bts)Napa37 bottles$2,400-3,600

The World - Travel the world through the prism of wines in your glass. Map the world through historic wine regions and experience the virtuosity of the world’s finest wine producers.

344.The WorldChateau Beychevelle 1986 (6 bts)Chateau Cos Laboury 1990 (6 bts)Chateau Figeac 1986 (1 bt)Chateau Lafon Rochet 1993 (6 bts)Chateau La Louviere 1990 (6 bts)Chateau Latour a Pomerol 1983 (1 bt)Chateau L’Evganvile 1989 (2 bts)Chateau Lascombes 1969 (1 bt)Chateau Lynch Bages 1978 (1 bt)Chateau Margaux 1971 (1 bt)Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge 1986 (1 bt)Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1978 (1 bt)Chateau Pavie Macquin 1989Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1990 (5 bts)Chateau Rauzan Segla 1962Chateau Climens 1979 (2 bts)R du Chateau Rieussec 1983Drouhin Musigny 1973 (2 bts)Monts Luisants (2 bts)Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne 1999 (2 bts)Mommesin 1983 (2 bts)Remoissenet Hospice de Beaune Nuits St. Georges Aux Boudots 1985 (2 bts)G. Roumier Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere 1983 (1 bt)Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne 1989 (5 bts)Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne 1990 (3 bts)Chateau de Beaucastel Chateuneuf du Papae 2001 (4 bts)Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino 1988 (2 bts)Guigal Brune et Blonde1983 (1 bt)1988 (4 bts)Gaja Barbaresco 1995 (1 bt)Guerrieri Rizzardi Amarone Recioto Della Valpolicella 1969 (1 bt)Sette Ponti Oreno 2006 Signorello Padrone 2000Vietti Barbera Scarone 1988 (3 bts)Dow 1985 (1 demi bt)Fonseca 1985 (3 bts)Vietti Barolo 1978 (1 bt)1985 (1 bt)Muller Catoir Reislander 1994 (1 bt)Beringer Private Reserve 1997 (1 bt)Duckhorn Merlot 1994 (1 mag)Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1986 (1 bt)La Jota Howell Mntn 1995 (1 bt)St. Clement Oroppas (1 mag)Von Strasser Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (1 bt)$7,000-10,000

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The American Experience, often the immigrant’s experience, from a vintner’s point of view. European knowledge, grape varietals and craft, grafted onto sturdy American root stock.

345.American ExperienceDavid Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (1 bt)Beaulieu Georges de Latour 2004 (2 bts)Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon1991 (1 bt)1993 (2 bts)1995 (1 bt)1996 (1 bt)Chabot Vineyard 1992 (1 bt)Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon1981 (1 bt)Napa Cabernet Sauvignon1985 (2 bts)1994 (1 bt)2000 (1 bt)Diamond Creek Cabernet SauvignonGravelley Meadow 1980 (1 bt)1981 (1 bt)Red Rock Terrace 1981 (1 bt)Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 (1 bt)Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 (1 bt)1990 (1 bt)Groth Cabernet Sauvignon1990 (1 bt)1994 (1 bt)Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 1982 (1 bt)1991 (2 bts)Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay 2003 (2 bts)La Jota Howell Moutain Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (1 bt)Opus One 1979 (2 bts)1980 (2 bts)1992 (1 bt)2002 (1 bt)2003 (1 bt)Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon1991 (1 bt)1995 (1 bt)1997 (1 bt)Oakville 1996 (1 bt)1997 (1 bt)Reserve 1997 (1 bt)1998 (1 bt)Pahlmeyer Caldwell Vineyard 1990 (3 bts)Phelps Insignia 1987 (1 bt)Phelps Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 (1 bt)1992 (1 bt)Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz (6 bts)Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon1987 (4 bts)1990 (2 bts)Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (3 bts)Stag’s Leap SLV Cabernet Sauvignon1978 (4 bts)1986 (1 bt)1992 (1 bt)Cask 23 1992 (2 bts)Napa Cabernet Sauvignon1984 (5 bts)2000 (5 bts)Von Strasser Diamond Mntn District Cabernet Sauvignon1997 (2 bts) $5500-8500

Mystery – The vinous equivalent of the sublime Helen Mirren as D.C.I. Jane Tennyson and Kenneth Branagh’s brooding and complex character Kurt Wallender, with the eleganance of Nathaniel Parker as the blueblood Thomas Lynley, eighth Earl of Asherton, and as brash, bold and dramatic as the incomparable Sherlock Holmes. The world’s finest, strongest, classic wines, as embodied by Mystery’s iconic sleuths.

346.Mystery

approximately 65 bottles$7,000-10,000

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From an East Coast Collector, stored in ideal cellar conditions.

347.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection.” L. Perrotti-Brown for R. Parker, 100 pts. 05/0912 bottles (owc)$7,000-10,000

348.Chateau Pichon Longeville, Lalande 1989Pauillac, 2me Cru Classe12 bottles (owc)$1,500-2,200

349.Chateau Talbot 1989St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe12 bottles (owc)$600-800

350.Chateau d’Yquem 1918Sauternesu: very top shoulder, beautiful mid-hued amberRecorked c. 1990 by Vintage Recorking1 bottle$550-750

351.Chateau Rieussec1996 (6 bts)1997 (6 bts)Sauternes12 demi bottles$300-425

352.Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche 1997Cote de Beaune1 bottle$150-200

353.Amuse Bouche Merlot2002 (2 bts)2004 (2 bts)2007 (2 bts)Napaincluded are three label posters, 2004-Ira Yeager, 2007-Leroy Neiman “The Last Dance,” 2005-Wayne Thiebaud6 bottles (owc)$500-700

354.Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay 2001-2006Sonoma6 bottles (owc)$600-800

355.Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay 2007Sonoma“The 2007 Chardonnay Point Rouge (280 cases) has moved out of the restrained state it was in a year ago, and now exhibits splendidly intense, nearly over-the-top levels of honeyed tropical fruits, hazelnut, almond paste, quince, and peach liqueur. Full-bodied, thick, and rich yet braced by considerable acidity, this is a remarkable tour de force in Chardonnay that should age for a decade or more.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/102 bottles$400-600

Burgundian and Italian Gems from the climate-controlled Massachusetts Cellar of a True Collector.

356.Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Les Cras 2006Cote de Nuits7 bottles$350-500

357.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant 2004Cote de NuitsBanded“This is much more in the style of the Echézeaux with its exuberantly expressive and luxurious black fruit nose nuanced by a huge range of spices including anise, clove and cinnamon with notes of tea and hoisin as well. The moderately full flavors are sappy, rich and sweet with ample volume and a palate drenching finish that benefits from an underlying sense of vibrancy. There is real energy here, which seems to collect and focus the flavors. Terrific stuff and exceptionally long and the only aspect that prevents this from catching the Richebourg is that it doesn’t quite have the same degree of phenolic ripeness.” Burghound, (92-94) pts. 01/066 bottles (owc)$1,800-2,400

A candidate for wine of the vintage. –CM

358.Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares 2005Cote de Nuits“An even riper but not surmature nose that is less elegant and aromatically complex, at least at present, features brooding aromas of black and blue berry plus black cherry and violets nuanced by hints of spice and warm earth merge into big, powerful and well-muscled flavors underpinned by impressive mid-palate concentration and dense but fine tannins, all wrapped in a dazzling long finish that is perfectly balanced. This will clearly require time to unfold but the raw material is indisputably here and like the Musigny, this is built for the very long haul.” Burghound, 95 pts. 01/087 bottles$2,000-3,000

359.Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares 2006Cote de Nuits“This too is quite restrained with almost exclusively red berry fruit and intense floral aromas that are high-toned and pure while complementing the supple, textured, dusty and extremely precise flavors that exude a quiet power on the brooding and linear finish that delivers outstanding length. This will require every bit of a decade to resolve the very firm structure. This is less elegant than the 1er but more powerful and the distinguishing character of the ‘06 Bonnes Mares is the serenity that it projects. I thought that it would be good but this knocks on the door of being genuinely great.” Burghound, 94 pts. 01/093 bottles$350-500

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360.Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares 2007Cote de Nuits“A surprisingly expressive nose displays a broad panoply of ripe floral and fruit aromas that include red raspberry, cherry, plum, violet and rose surrounded by warm soil tones that can also be found on the powerful and tautly muscled large scaled flavors blessed with ample underlying reserves of dry extract that render the relatively refined tannins invisible at present on the explosive and exceptionally deep finish where notes of citrus and floral resurface. A seriously impressive wine of Zen-like harmony and poise.” Burghound, 93 pts. 01/102 bottles$400-600

361.Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny 2005Cote de Nuits6 bottles$425-625

362.Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny 1996Cote de Nuits10 bottles$1,000-1,500

363.Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses 2005Cote de Nuits“As one would expect, this is distinctly more elegant and refined with an airy, pure and intensely spicy black fruit nose that carries the same lovely floral note while merging seamlessly into the layered, textured and beautifully detailed flavors that possess a velvety character on the focused, mineral infused and powerful finish that is stunningly long. This saturates the palate with extract of black raspberry, which again completely buffers the sense of underlying structure though this is clearly built to age. Sheer class.” Burghound, 91-94 pts. 01/072 bottles$700-1,000

364.Comte de Vogue Musigny 2007Cote de Nuits2 bottles$500-750

365.Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 1999Cote de Nuits“Much deeper color than the foregoing wines. The breed is immediately evident on the nose with ripe red and black fruits and big, rich flavors, plenty of structure, silky tannins and quality length. The subtlety here is impressive, especially for young Clos St.-Jacques.” Burghound, 91 pts. 04/022 magnums$800-1,200

366.Groffier Bonnes Mares 2005Cote de Nuits“I was frankly shocked to find that the aromatic profile here was even more elegant and arguably finer than that of the Amoureuses with its bright red and blue pinot fruit, minerals and spice notes, particularly anise that complement to perfection the sleek, taut, brooding and focused flavors that explode on the hugely long and deep finish. This is an impressive wine that has that ‘wow’ factor.” Burghound, 94 pts. 01/083 bottles$400-600

A Domaine known for the understated power of its wines. After the tragic passing of the dynamic young Romain Lignier who had been running the Domaine since 2001, this wine was produced by his father, Hubert. –CM

367.H. Lignier Clos de la Roche 2006Cote de Nuits12 bottles (oc)$1,600-2,200

368.Meo Camuzet Echezeaux Les Rouges du Bas 2006Cote de Nuits12 bottles (oc)$1,600-2,200

369.Roumier Bonnes Mares 1999Cote de Nuits“The nose is still showing incredibly ripe (but not roasted) intense blueberry, blackberry and cassis aromas with concentrated, powerful, intense and gorgeously sappy flavors that just explode on the palate supported by mouth coating tannins, exquisite balance and that certain “presence” that all great wines have. A Bonnes Mares that will age and improve for a long, long time and it’s clear that this is flat out superb juice that has that ‘wow’ factor. While I still slightly prefer the stylistic purity of the ‘02, the ‘99 is certainly showier and the underlying material is every bit as good.” Burghound, 95 pts. 01/076 bottles$3,000-4,500

Christof Roumier crafted exemplary wines in the outstanding 2005 vintage. The focus of this Bonnes Mares is dazzling. –CM

370.Roumier Bonnes Mares 2005Cote de Nuits“In contrast to the aromatic fireworks of the Amoureuses, here the nose is equally, indeed stunningly complex and deep but with a discreet and brooding character of mostly violets and blueberry notes against a backdrop of fresh earth that continues on the rich, intense and quite firmly structured big-boned flavors that are hugely long and built to age for decades. This will need at least 15 years to arrive at its majority but as this is one of the longest-lived wines in all of Burgundy, it will still be alive and well in 50 years.” Burghound, 96 pts. 01/082 bottles$1,200-1,800

371.Roumier Chambolle Musigny 2005 (3 bts)2006 (3 bts)Cote de Nuits6 bottles$400-600

372.Roumier Chambolle Musigny les Cras 1999Cote de Nuits5 bottles$500-750

373.Chambolle Musigny les Cras 2000Cote de Nuits5 bottles$300-450

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374.Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 2005 (3 bts) Burghound, 94 pts. 11/09Mugneret Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots 2005 (5 bts)Vogue Bourgogne Blanc 2005 (3 bts)11 bottles$800-1,200

375.Gaja Barbaresco 2001Piedmont5 bottles$450-650

376.Gaja Sori Tildin 1996Piedmont5 bottles$750-1,100

377.Gaja Sori Tildin 1997Piedmont5 bottles$1,500-2,000

378.Giacosa Barbaresco 1998Piedmont6 bottles$275-350

379.Giacosa Barolo 1998Piedmont5 bottles$250-350

380.Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1998Tuscany16 bottles$1,700-2,400

381.No lot.

Large Format Burgundy including rare Marc and Fine and a draught of the Rhone from a climate-controlled East Coast Cellar.

382.Dujac Bonnes Mares 1985Cote de Nuitsu: 2cm or better3 bottles$1,800-2,500

Faiveley had a long-term lease on the famed Clos de la Marechale, a rare chance to taste a top vintage before it reverted to Mugnier family, now in the capable hands of Freddie Mugnier. –CM

383.Faiveley Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marechale 1999 2002Cote de Nuits2 jeroboams$900-1,300

384.Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Vielle Vignes 2005Cote de Nuits12 bottles$600-900

385.Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Clos St, Jacques Vielles Vignes 2005Cote de Nuits6 bottles$1,000-1,500

386.Fourrier Griottes Chambertin Vielle Vignes199719992002Cote de Nuits3 magnums$650-850

387.JN Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet les Caillerets 2000Cote de Beaune2 jeroboams$300-450

388.F. Jobard, Meursault En La Barre 1992Cote de Beaune8 demi bottles$350-500

The famed monopole known for producing wine of great purity and concentration. –CM

389.Mommesin Clos de Tart 2001Cote de Nuits1 methuselah$1,200-1,800

390.B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet, les Embrazees 2002Cote de Beaune3 jeroboams$200-300

391.B. Morey 1997 Chassagne Montrachet VerticalCailleretsEmbrazeesMorgeotVide BourseCote de Beaune4 jeroboams$800-1,200

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392.Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vielle Vignes 2004Cote de Nuits“In contrast to the aromatic expressiveness of the Chapelle and CSD, this is completely backward and even intense swirling coaxes only the most reluctant hints of stunningly complex earthy red and black pinot fruit aromas but that are completely in keeping with the brooding, intense and jaw droppingly powerful and concentrated, chewy and deep flavors that possess a finish seemingly without end. Like its stable mates, this is an exceptionally serious wine of immense depth and one that will also age for an exceptionally long time.” Burghound, 93-95 pts. 01/066 bottles$600-900

393.Rapet Corton Charlemagne 2000Cote de Beaune12 magnums$900-1,200

Jean-Marc Roulot is in the elite echelon of Meursault’s most distinguished winemakers, the purity of his wines is a hallmark. –CM

394.Roulot Hospices de Beaune Meursault Genevrieres Cuvee Baudot 2007Cote de Nuits6 magnums$1,200-1,800

395.Roulot Hospices de Beaune Meursault Genevrieres Cuvee Baudot 2007Cote de Nuits1 jeroboam$600-900

396.Roumier Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Charlotte Dumay 2005Cote de Nuits6 magnums (2 x owc)$2,000-3,000

397.Roumier Hospices de Beaune Volnay Cuvee Blondeau 2005Cote de Nuits12 bottles$1,600-2,200

398.Vougeraie Clos Vougeot 2005Cote de Nuits1 jeroboam$400-600

399.Comte de Vogue Musigny Vielle Vignes 1993Cote de Nuits“Still relatively if no longer completely primary with a nose that is the crystalline essence of black cherry pinot sap and leads to massively structured and thick flavors with dense, ripe tannins that are completely buffered by all the extract. This is flat out great and still quite youthful though the initial signs of maturity are now evident. In my view, this is the best de Vogüé Musigny since at least ‘71 and is a monument in the making as it will live for 50 years without breathing hard. Multiple, and consistent, notes.” Burghound, 97 pts. 11/093 demi bottles$600-800

400.Delagrange Vieux Marc Meursault 1979Gaunoux Vieux Marc Meursault 1978Gaunoux Vieux Fine de Bourgogne Eau de Vie Meursault 1978Rousseau Vieux Fine Gevrey Chambertin 1982Rousseau Vieux Marc Gevrey Chambertin 1982Trapet Marc de Chambertin 1990Cote d’Or6 bottles$600-900

401.Jacoulet Fine 1948Gaunoux 1949 Vieux MarcJacoulet Fine 1949Jacoulet Fine 1950Gaunoux Vieux Marc 19665 bottles$500-700

Henri Bonneau, the reclusive, mercurial king of the most individual and expressive Chanteauneuf produced. –CM

402.Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale 1998Southern RhoneR. Parker, 96 pts. 02/063 bottles$450-650

The Brunier Brothers continue to excel at producing stellar Chateauneuf from their prized sight, Le Crau. –CM

403.Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 2000Southern Rhone1 jeroboam$150-250

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Highly lauded Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Central Victoria, South Australia. Stored in custom built, climate-controlled storage, removed by Skinner staff.

404.Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz 2005Barossa Valley“The profound 2005 Shiraz Amon Ra is fashioned from a dry grown, 100- to 110 year-old vineyard, and spends 14 months in a combination of 100% new French and American barrels as well as 300-liter hogsheads. A saturated purple color is followed by scents of creme de cassis, incense, licorice, black raspberries, graphite, and sweet wood. It unfolds beautifully on the palate to reveal terrific richness, full-bodied power, great definition, and lovely elegance. This exquisite Shiraz is still young, but it possesses a degree of accessibility. It should age for two decades. It is a superb example of cutting edge winemaking being utilized on ancient Shiraz vines in the Barossa.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/064 bottles$150-250

405.Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz 1996Barossa Valley“The perfect 1996 Shiraz Roennfeldt Road (15.2% alcohol) was aged three years in new American hogsheads (small foudres). This amazing achievement boasts an inky/black/purple color as well as a striking perfume of smoke, charcoal, blackberry liqueur, and a hint of toast. In the mouth, it is fabulously concentrated and tremendously pure, with layer upon layer of flavors that unfold incrementally. Mouth-staining, but not over the top, it would be hard to find a more concentrated wine anywhere in the world. Although the tannin is high, it is obscured by the wealth of fruit and glycerin. A tour de force in winemaking, it is probably worth the high cost of admission.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/023 bottles$800-1,200

406.Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2001Barossa Valley“From the estate’s youngest vineyard (seven years), the 2001 Shiraz Alice’s (600 cases) spends 26-28 months in old American oak barrels and small foudres (hogsheads), and is bottled unfiltered. It is a riveting example of richness, concentration, and body. It should drink well young, but evolve nicely for 12-15 years.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/045 bottles$300-450

407.Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2001“The 2001 Shiraz Reserve is a riveting example of what is so exciting about old vine Shiraz. Produced from a 35-40-year old McLaren Vale vineyard, it possesses amazing aromatics, purity, texture, and richness. This 2001, which tips the scales at a lofty 15.8% alcohol, is intense and full-bodied as well as remarkably elegant for a wine of such mass and intensity. Its impenetrable inky/black/purple color is accompanied by explosive aromatics, and is bursting with deep, rich, well-balanced flavors revealing seamlessly integrated wood, alcohol, acidity, and tannin. Profoundly deep, rich, and intense, it will hit its peak in 3-4 years, and should last for 15+. This is truly compelling old vine Shiraz!” R. Parker, 99 pts. 08/035 bottles$300-450

408.Penfolds Grange Shiraz 1995South Australia“A massive wine, majestic in its proportions, combining power and grace in equal measure. Flavors of plum, blackberry, chocolate and pepper, with hints of cedar, licorice and mint, swirl through the exotic finish. Tannins swarm but don’t overwhelm the finish, which echoes all day and night. Best from 2004 through 2020. 9,800 cases made.” –HS for Wine Spectator, 97 pts. Issue 12/31/20004 bottles$600-800

409.Philips, Integrity 2001McLaren Vale“The 2001 Shiraz Integrity (100% Shiraz) is virtually perfect. Both Sarah and Sparky Marquis, who have made some great wines, consider this the finest they have ever produced. I can’t disagree, and those who love big, rich, concentrated, multidimensional Australian Shiraz may think I underscored it by a point. It possesses an inky/purple color as well as a magnificent nose of white flowers, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of espresso. Dense, with thrilling levels of concentration, a multi-tiered mid-palate, and sweet tannin in the 50-second finish, this wine was made from relatively young vines, and the alcohol is a lofty 16.2%, but that’s irrelevant when tasting a wine that is this perfectly balanced and compelling.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/023 bottles$300-450

410.Integrity Shiraz 2002McLaren Vale“The virtually perfect, limited production (1,000 cases) cuvee of 2002 Shiraz Integrity is a 100% Shiraz fashioned from four specific vineyard blocks (surprisingly young vines of 4-6 years in age). It boasts terrific minerality, structure, definition, and prodigious levels of concentration as well as perfume. An inky/black color is followed by aromas of melted road tar, licorice, Asian spices, sweet creme de cassis as well as blackberries, and a hint of acacia flowers. There is compelling density, great purity, and tremendous viscosity, yet it is not over the top. There is real definition/delineation to this large-scaled Shiraz. It was aged in 100% new American oak for 13 months. A tour de force in winemaking, it stood out as one of the most singular and greatest wines I tasted for this report.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 08/035 bottles$500-750

411.Three Rivers Dry Grown Shiraz Barossa Valley Bushvines 1992Barossa Valley1 bottle$450-650

412.Torbreck Run Rig 2001Barossa Valley“The youngest Run Rig, the 2001, should equal the 1998 as it is almost a clone aromatically, texturally, and flavor-wise, just much younger. This opaque purple-colored beauty should flirt with perfection over the next 10-15 years.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 06/093 bottles$300-450

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413.Torbreck Run Rig 2002Barossa Valley“The 2002 Run Rig (97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier aged in 100% new French oak) represents the essence of old vine Barossa fruit. Extraordinarily opulent and rich, but playing it closer to the vest than the 2001, it gets my nod as one of the most remarkable wines made in either the Southern or Northern Hemisphere. An inky/purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous bouquet of apricots, honeysuckle, black raspberries, blackberries, licorice, and a hint of roasted meats. The wood has been soaked up by the wine’s extraordinary concentration. Fashioned from four sectors of Barossa (Maranaga, Koonunga Hill, Moppa, and Greenock), it spent 30 months in primarily new oak, and was bottled without fining or filtration.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/058 bottles$1,000-1,500

414.Torbreck Les Amis Grenache 2003Barossa Valleyone wax seal cracked“The 2003 Les Amis is a 300-case cuvee of 100% Grenache from a vineyard planted in 1901. I have had a lot of fun serving the 2002 blind to guests, and for my taste, this cuvee is the reference point for old vine Grenache produced in Australia. It is extraordinarily elegant for a wine of such power, richness, and intensity. Amazingly delineated, with a dense ruby/purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet nose of smoke, spice box, black cherry liqueur, creme de cassis, licorice, and lavender, it offers impressive balance, purity, opulence, and persistence. This phenomenal wine is both powerful and refreshingly elegant. A magnificent achievement for Torbreck, it should drink well for 15+ years.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/0510 bottles$750-1,100

415.Torbreck Descendant 2001 (2 bts) R. Parker, 98 pts. 08/03The Factor 2002 (2 bts) R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/04Run Rig 1997 (1 bt) R. Parker, 95 pts. 06/09Barossa Valley5 bottles$425-650

416.Wild Duck Creek Estate Duck Muck Heathcote 1997Central Victoria“My tasting notes begin with the words ‘great stuff.’ Opaque black purple-colored, with a viscosity resembling vintage port, this thick, chewy Shiraz exhibits a panorama of black fruits intermixed with licorice, tar, roasted herbs, and sweet oak. The acidity and tannin appear to be missing because of the wine’s wealth of fruit, glycerin, and extract. It is a surreal, other-worldly style of Shiraz that needs to be sipped rather than gulped given its power and intensity.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 02/20001 bottle$300-400

417.Wild Duck Creek Estate Shiraz Duck Muck Heathcote 2000 (2 bts)2002 (1 bt)Central Victoria3 bottles$300-400

Rare and rarer still, Mature Bordeaux from the cellar of a Massachusetts Collector. Stored in ideal conditions.

418.Chateau Haut Brion 1947Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classeu: one top shoulder, one top-high shoulder, one high shoulder, two migh-mid shoulder, one shoulder6 bottles$4,000-6,000

419.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1947Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: one top shoulder, five high shoulder, five high-mid shoulder, one mid shoulder12 bottles (owc)$8,000-13,000

420.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1961Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe2 bottles$1,500-2,200

421.Chateau Latour 1947Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: two top shoulder, one high shoudler, two high-mid shoulder, one shoulder6 bottles$3,000-4,000

422.Chateau Margaux 1945Margaux, 1er Cru Classe1 bottle$1,000-1,500

423.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1937Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 bottle$400-600

424.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1949Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“1949 was always considered to be the late Baron’s favorite vintage. While I find it a formidable Mouton, I have a preference for the 1945, 1947, 1959, 1982, and 1986. The bouquet offers copious amounts of sweet, ripe cassis fruit, herbs, spicy oak, and a touch of coffee and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, with moderate tannin still noticeable, this compact, dark garnet, opaquely-colored wine possesses superb concentration and a remarkably long finish. It appears to be fully mature, yet the balance, length, and tannin level suggest this wine could last for another 20 years.” R. Parker, 94 pts. 10/941 bottle$1,500-2,000

425.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1961Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: top shoulder, bin soilR. Parker, 98 pts. 10/941 magnum$3,000-4,000

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426.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1970Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: into neck1 double magnum$500-750

Sauternes

427.Chateau d’Yquem 1955u: beautiful chestnut color, label ripped and partially missing, with wax capsule1 bottle$600-900

428.Chateau d’Yquem 1967u: light maple color, bottom neckR. Parker, 96 pts. 01/981 bottle$900-1,400

Port

429.Graham 1948no label1 bottle$300-450

430.Silva, Quinta do Noval 19502 bottles$150-250

431.Terra-cotta Wine Cooler with Silver Rim.$100-125

432.Vulcan Wine Opener and Asprey Bar Set.$200-300

Stellar wines from all over the globe, including a rare highlight of Armagnac, glorious Sauternes, and steadfast Bordeaux. From the cellar of an East Coast Collector. Maintained in climate-controlled custom-built storage and picked up by Skinner staff.

433.Chateau Beychevelle 1981St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, wax capsule missing to top1 imperial$225-300

434-443.No lots.

444.Chateau Calon Segur 1947u: very top shoulder, label nearly obscured by spotting, vintage just visible“The most opulent, generous and decadent Calon-Segur I have ever tasted is the 1947. It revealed considerable amber and rust in its color, but the sweet, jammy nose of fruitcake, cedar, and colossal quantities of unctuously-textured black fruits is the stuff of legend. Thick and rich, with more glycerin, fruit, and alcohol than tannin, this is a juicy, fat wine that has been fully mature for 20+ years. It exhibited no signs of decline or fruit loss.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/981 magnum$2,000-3,000

445.Chateau Cheval Blanc 1949St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classeu: one top shoulder, one mid shoulder, bin soilR. Parker, 96 pts. 02/962 bottles$1,500-2,000

446.Chateau Cheval Blanc 1955St. Emilion, 1er Cru Classeu: high-mid shoulder, light bin soil1 bottle$400-600

447.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1961St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: all low shoulder or betterR. Parker, 96 pts. 10/944 bottles$1,000-1,500

448.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1961St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: low-mid shoulder bin soil“Fully mature, yet continuing to exhibit gobs of rich, lush, expansive fruit, the 1961 has amber/orange edges, and possesses an exotic bouquet of ripe fruit, vanillin, caramel, mint, and cedar. Fat, rich, and loaded with sweet, highly extracted fruit, this velvety, beautifully crafted wine has a 60-75 second finish. It is a brilliant wine that should hold up nicely for up to a decade. Anticipated maturity: now-2005.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 10/941 magnum$450-650

449.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1970St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better, light bin soil“This wine has been fully mature and delicious for many years, so I was not surprised by how stunning this bottle was. It has always been an outstanding wine for the vintage - complex, rich, savory, and the quintessentially elegant Bordeaux. This beauty continues to reveal the fragrance and finesse that one expects from Lafite-Rothschild but so rarely finds. A fragrant, complex bouquet of cedar, herbs, vanillin, fruitcake, and coffee is followed by a soft, gentle, graciously-constructed wine with sweet layers of fruit. I am not sure how much longer the 1970 Ducru will keep, but from regular bottle, it is delicious and should be consumed. How nice it would be to have a stock of magnums of this wine in the cellar!” R. Parker, 92 pts. 06/966 magnums (owc)$1,200-1,800

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450.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1970u: all very top shoulder or betterSt. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe6 magnums (owc)$1,200-1,800

451.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1970u: all very top shoulder or betterSt. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe6 magnums (owc)$1,200-1,800

452.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1975St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder6 magnums (owc)$450-650

453.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1985St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or better, light bin soil6 bottles (owc - no lid)$350-500

454.Chateau Figeac 1962St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classeu: three very top shoulder, three top shoulder, three high shoulder, two high-mid shoulder, one low mid shoulder 12 bottles (owc)$2,600-3,600

455.Chateau Figeac 1970St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, light bin soil17 demi bottles$850-1,200

456.Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 1945Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classeu: one top shoulder, one top-high shoulder, two high shoulder, one high-mid shoulder, label staining, bin soil, one label partially missing5 bottles$1,600-2,400

457.Chateau Haut Brion 1982 Check quotePessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classeu: 3cm, light bin soilR. Parker, 95 pts. 06/091 bottle$600-800

458.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1937Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: high shoulder, bin soil, top of capsule missing1 bottle$800-1,200

459.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1962Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: top shoulder, light bin soil, label staining1 magnum$500-700

460.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1976Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: bottom neck, glue striping, bin soil1 bottle$250-350

461.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1976Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: top shoulder, bin soil1 magnum$450-650

462.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1979Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: both into neck, some with tissue adhesion, glue striping, light bin soil2 bottles$400-600

463.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1981Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or better12 bottles (owc)$5,500-7,000

La Mission lies just across the road from Haut Brion. The descendents of American banker Clarence Dillon now run both properties (previously owning just Haut Brion). Given this fact, there exists an inevitable fixation to contrast the properties. Still, the arrangement between them is not really one of sibling rivalry at all. What is striking is how these wine estates and adjacent vineyards exist so close to the city center of Bordeaux (4 miles). Mercifully the unusually deep gravel soils so ideal for viticulture were never paved over! –PhM

464.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1983Pessac Leognanu: all bottom neck or better12 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,800

465.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1983Pessac Leognanu: eleven very top shoulder or better, one top shoulder12 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,800

466.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1986Pessac Leognan10 bottles$1,000-1,500

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467.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1988Pessac Leognanu: all into neck12 bottles (owc)$900-1,300

468.Chateau Latour 1937Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: top-high shoulder, label unaffixed, label staining1 bottle$300-450

469.Chateau Latour 1959Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, top shoulder, label fading“Dark garnet with an amber edge, the 1959 Latour reveals a touch of volatile acidity in the nose, along with aromas of melted caramel, tobacco, and jammy red and black fruits. As the wine sat in the glass, notes of minerals, coffee, spice, and underbrush emerged. There is still copious tannin in the finish (I am not sure it will ever be fully resolved), but this sumptuous, complex, fragrant, super-rich Latour cuts a broad swath across the palate. Fully mature, it is best consumed over the next decade.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 06/002 bottles$2,500-3,500

470.Chateau Latour 1981Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: eleven top shoulder or better, one top shoulder12 bottles (owc)$1,800-2,400

471.Chateau Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better“Always somewhat atypical (which I suspect will be the case with the more modern day 2003), the 1982 Latour has been the most opulent, flamboyant, and precocious of the northern Medocs, especially the St.-Juliens, Pauillacs, and St.-Estephes. It hasn’t changed much over the last 10-15 years, revealing sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body. It is an amazing wine, and on several occasions, I have actually picked it as a right bank Pomerol because of the lushness and succulence of the cedary, blackberry, black currant fruit. This vintage has always tasted great, even in its youth, and revealed a precociousness that one does not associate with this Chateau. However, the 1982 is still evolving at a glacial pace. The concentration remains remarkable, and the wine is a full-bodied, exuberant, rich, classic Pauillac in its aromatic and flavor profiles. It’s just juiced up (similar to an athlete on steroids) and is all the better for it. This remarkable effort will last as long as the 1982 Mouton, but it has always been more approachable and decadently fruity. Drink it now, in 20 years, and in 50 years! Don’t miss it if you are a wine lover.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/099 bottles$11,000-16,000

Leoville Las Cases (LLC) is a St. Julien in name only—not that there is anything wrong with that. This wine is generally quite well-endowed and possessing dramatic depth. LLC is quite a large property on the river side of the north-south road from the city of Bordeaux. Leoville Barton and Leoville Poyferre were cleaved off at various times in history … further validation that this is a most special site (“terrior” in French). –PhM

472.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1961St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: one very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one top-high shoulder, two high-mid shoulder, two low-mid shoulder, bin soil8 bottles$1,500-2,200

473.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1970St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: ten top shoulder, or better, one top-high shoulder, one high-mid shoulder, slight capsule corrosion12 bottles (owc)$450-600

474.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1970St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: ten top shoulder or better, two high shoulder, slight capsule corrosion, cork depression to two, break to one capsule, label spotting12 bottles (owc)$450-600

475.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1970St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: eight top shoulder, three high shoulder, one high-mid shoulder, label spotting12 bottles (owc)$450-600

476.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1970St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: seven top shoulder or better, four high shoulder, one top-high shoulder12 bottles (owc)$450-600

477.Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1970St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: six very top shoulder, one top shoulder, two top-high shoulder, bin soil, some heavy label staining, capsule corrosion9 magnums$900-1,300

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478.Chateau Margaux 1982Margaux 1er Cru Classeu: very top shoulder, label highly stained and glue striped, vintage just visible“Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/091 magnum$1,200-1,600

479.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1959Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: top-high shoulder, light bin soil“I am always blown away by the 1959 Mouton, one of the greatest Moutons made in the last thirty-five years. Every time I have this wine it is undeniable that Mouton made a richer, more persuasive wine in 1959 than in 1961. Astonishingly young and unevolved, with a black/purple color, the wine exhibits a youthful nose of cassis, minerals, and new oak. It is exceptionally powerful and super-extracted, with the fruit supported by high levels of tannin and some lusty quantities of alcohol. This mammoth, full-bodied Mouton-Rothschild should continue to evolve for another 20-30 years. It may well be a 100-year wine!” R. Parker, 100 pts. 01/981 bottle$1,200-1,800

480.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: one bottom neck, two very top shoulder, one with potential seepage, slight label wrinkling and staining to all“This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/093 double magnums$10,000-14,000

481.Chateau Palmer 1945Margaux 3eme Cru Classe“Palmer’s 1945 (never tasted stateside) is one of the few 1945s that can be called exceptionally opulent, super-rich, and fat in its chewy, nearly over-ripe fruit. It is a rich, succulent, decadently fruity, alcoholic wine that remains in top condition.” R. Parker, 97 pts. 10/941 magnum$6,000-9,000

482.Chateau Palmer 1970Margaux, 3eme Cru Classeu: two very top shoulder, three top shoulder, bin soil5 magnums$3,500-5,000

483.Chateau Petrus (Hanappier Peyrelongue) 1924u: top-high shoulder, bin soil1 bottle$1,500-2,000

484.Chateau Petrus 1975Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: all top shoulder or better, some wine staining to labels“The 1975 Petrus reveals a youthful, rustic, brutally powerful style, with an opaque garnet/ruby/purple color, and an emerging nose of over-ripe black-cherries, mocha/chocolate, and truffles. Extremely full-bodied, ferociously tannic, but awesomely concentrated, the 1975 Petrus can be drunk, provided readers have a penchant for slightly uncivilized wines. This behemoth Petrus (the last made in this style) is at least a decade away from full maturity. It is potentially a 50 year wine, with exquisite concentration and intensity.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/9612 bottles (owc)$12,000-18,000

485.Chateau Petrus 1975Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: one high-mid shoulder with seepage, all others top shoulder or better, some wine staining to labelsR. Parker, 98 pts. 02/9612 bottles (owc)$12,000-18,000

486.Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1961Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: one very top shoulder, two top shoulder, two top-high shoulder, no label to one, heavy label staining to rest5 bottles$900-1,300

Pichon Longueville - The visually stunning Pichon Longueville could serve as the post-card-image one conjures up when imaging a chateau in France. A Second Growth for certain, but given Pichon’s lofty neighbors, their competitive juices must be constantly flowing. An intriguing aspect with many these older, established estates is how rigorously they embrace modernity – one could be forgiven for erroneously assuming that time has stopped inside the front door. In Pichon’s case, it was the first property to attain the ISO 14001 standard in the entire Bordeaux region! –PhM

487.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1990Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: eleven bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder12 bottles (owc)$900-1,300

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488.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1993Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe12 bottles (owc)$500-700

489.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1995Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or better“What sumptuous pleasures await those who purchase either the 1996 or 1995 Pichon-Lalande. It is hard to choose a favorite, although the 1995 is a smoother, more immediately sexy and accessible wine. It is an exquisite example of Pichon-Lalande with the Merlot component giving the wine a coffee/chocolatey/cherry component to go along with the Cabernet Sauvignon’s and Cabernet Franc’s complex blackberry/cassis fruit. The wine possesses an opaque black/ruby/purple color, and sexy, flamboyant aromatics of pain grille, black fruits, and cedar. Exquisite on the palate, this full-bodied, layered, multidimensional wine should prove to be one of the vintage’s most extraordinary success stories.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/9812 bottles (owc)$700-1,000

490.Chateau Vieux Certan 1970Pomerolu: five top shoulder or better, one top-high shoulder6 magnums (owc)$750-1,100

491.Chateau Vieux Certan 1970Pomerolu: top shoulder or better, bin soil6 magnums (owc)$750-1,100

492.Vieux Chateau Certan 1970u: all bottles very top shoulder, mags: one very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one top-high shoulder, light bin soil to all4 bottles4 magnums$750-1,000

493.Chateau Ausone 1964 (2 bts)Chateau Batailley 1966 (5 mags)Chateau Latour 1973 (1 bt)Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1961 (3 bts)St. Emilionu: top shoulder, top-high shoulder, light bin soil and capsule corrosion6 bottles5 magnums$1,000-1,500

494.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1966 (2 bts)Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1967 (1 bt)Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2001 (2 bts)Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1993 (3 bts)Chateau Suduiraut 1967 (1 bt)Heidsieck Blue Diamant 1985Ferreira Port 1960Justino’s Malmsey Madeira 1964Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe12 bottles$650-850

495.Chateau Greysac 1982 (4 mags)Chateau Haut Brion 1975 (2 bts)Chateau La Tour Blanche 1959 (1 bt)Chateau Palmer 1976 (2 bts)1979 (2 bts)7 bottles4 magnums$850-1,200

496.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1985Chateau Talbot1966 (1 mag)1982 (1 bt)Chateau Climens 1967Warre19631985Jacquesson NV (22 demi bts)22 demi bottles5 bottles1 magnum$700-1,000

497.O. Leflaive, Les Pucelles 1985 Charles Noellat, Vosne Romanee Les Beaumonts 1961Krug Grande Cuvee (2 bts)Quinta do Noval 1966Cote de Nuits5 bottles$600-850

Sauternes

498.Chateau Climens 1929dark mahogany1 bottle$800-1,200

499.Chateau Climens 19647 bottles$1,300-1,500

500.Doisy Verdrines 1959u: two high-mid shoulder, one top shoulder, darker amber color3 bottles$500-700

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501.Chateau d’Yquem 1928u: very top shoulder, top shoulder, one mid-hued amber, the other mahogany - label missing2 bottles$1,500-2,500

502.Chateau Yquem 1937u: very top shoulder, deep maple“A very good year in Sauternes--and it shows. This is a full-bodied Yquem, luscious and yummy, with caramel, pineapple, coffee, lemon, spice and botrytized dried apricot flavors sailing across the palate. Delicious from start to long, long finish.--Yquem vertical. Drink now through 2010.” –PM for Wine Spectator, 94 pts. 05/15/991 bottle$2,000-3,000

503.Chateau d’Yquem 1967“Based solely on the strength of what is unquestionably a great Yquem, many have concluded that 1967 was a superb vintage for Sauternes. The truth is that 1967 was a very good but irregular vintage. As for Yquem, it is close to perfection. Medium amber/golden with a full intensity bouquet of vanillin spice, honey, ripe pineapples, and coconut, this intense, very ripe, unctuous Yquem has layers of sweet, opulent fruit, excellent balance, and a hefty, powerful finish. Almost too big and rich to be served with food, this wine should be drunk alone as a dessert. From the point of view of this wine’s evolution, it has hardly budged in the last six years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2035.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/9812 bottles (owc)$12,000-18,000

504.Delagrange Bachelet Chassagne Montrachet, les Caillerets 1981Cote de Beauneu: three 3.5cm, three 6.5cm6 bottles$700-1,000

505.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti 1964Cote de Nuitsu: 8cmBurghound 96 pts. 04/071 bottle$2,800-3,600

506.Comte de Vogue Musigny 1978Cote de Nuitsu: 3.5cm, light bin soil1 bottle$300-400

507.Roederer Cristal 20001 methuselah$3,000-5,000

Champagne

508.Dom Perignon 19641 bottle$450-650

509.Dom Perignon 19785 bottles$500-700

510.Dom Perignon 19801 magnum$300-450

Armagnac

511.Domaine Lasgraves (H et JK Farbos) 1947Bas Armagnac1 bottle$500-1,000

512.Domaine Lasgraves (H et JL Farbos) 1949Bas Armagnacsome losses to capsules12 bottles$6,500-9,500

513.Domaine Lasgraves (H et JL Farbos) 1949Bas Armagnacsome losses to capsules12 bottles$6,500-9,500

514.Domaine Lasgraves (J et HL Farbos) 1949Bas Armagnacsome losses to capsules11 bottles$6,000-9,000

515.Domaine Lasgraves (J et HL Farbos) 1951Bas Armagnaclosses to wax - two vintages stamps mostly missing4 bottles$1,000-1,500

516.Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1908Grand Bas Armagnac5 bottles$4,000-5,000

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517.Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1910Grand Bas Armagnac12 bottles$10,000-15,000

518.Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1910Grand Bas Armagnac12 bottles$10,000-15,000

519.Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1912Grand Bas Armagnac3 bottles$2,400-3,400

520.Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1919Grand Bas Armagnac12 bottles$8,000-12,000

521.Domaine de la Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1919Grand Bas Armagnac12 bottles$8,000-12,000

522.Domaine de la Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1919Grand Bas Armagnac12 bottles$8,000-12,000

523.Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1928Grand Bas Armagnac5 bottles$2,750-4,250

524.Chateau de Ravignon 1946Grand Bas Armagnac6 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,800

525.Baron de Lafite Reserve Armagnacbin soil1 bottle (in straw gift case)$300-400

526.Gaston Briand Grande Fine Champagne Cognac 1904no capsule - scotch tape instead1 bottle$300-400

527.Woltner Freres Grande Champagne Cognac 19001 bottle$1,000-2,000

528.Berry Bros. & Rudd Grande Champagne Cognac 1929 (1 bt)Old Landed Pale Cognac 1948 (1 bt)2 bottles$300-400

529.Pierre Morin Vieux Calvados a la Truffe 19491 magnum$500-700

530.Chartreuse Yellow V.E.P.3 bottles (ea owc)$300-400

531.Chartreuse Green V.E.P.4 bottles (each owc)$400-500

532.JJ Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr TBA 1959light bin soil1 bottle$800-1,200

533.Schritz Nietteler Rochusfels Elbling 1983 (1 bt) Hans Muth, Mettenheimer Goldberg Kerner Spatlese 1986 (1 bt)Friedrich Altenkirch Lorcher Krone Riesling Kabinett 1985 (1 bt) Langwerth von Simmern Kellerei Eltviller Erbacher Marcobrunn 1985 (1 bt) Joh. Flick & Son Bornheimer Adelberg Auslese 1985 (1 bt)5 bottles$500-700

534.Chateau d’Ambleville (Raymond Ragneau) Grand Champagne Cognac (1 bt)Les Antiquaires, Grande Champagne Cognac (1 bt)Sherry Lehman Founder’s Reserve Armagnac 1934 (1 bt)Pierre Huet Cambremer Vieux Reserve Calvados 1865 (1 bt - label detached)Glenlivet Gordon & MacPahil All Malt Whiskey 1949 (1 bt - owc)5 bottles$600-800

535.The Glenlivet Single Malt Royal Wedding (Prince of Wales) Reserve Aged 25 yrs1 bottleBottle No. 1050$600-900

536.Ceretto Bricco Rocche Barolo Brunate 1982Piedmont12 bottles (owc)$600-800

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537.Ceretto Bricco Rocche Barolo Brunate 1982Piedmont12 bottles (owc)$600-800

538.Ceretto Bricco Rocche Barolo Brunate 1982Piedmont12 bottles (owc)$600-800

539.Valdemar Reserve 1985Rioja12 bottles (owc)$450-650

540.Valdemar Reserve 1985Rioja11 bottles (oc)$400-600

Port

541.Graham 19451 bottle$350-550

542.Sandeman 196312 bottles (owc)$850-1,100

543.Taylor Fladgate 198312 bottles (owc)$350-500

544.Warre 1977five with seepage10 bottles$450-650

A pristine cellar on Nantucket yielding Piedmont, Paulliac and Pessac-Leognan. Stored in custom built climate-controlled storage.

545.Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1995Piedmontlabel slightly unaffixed to corners, bin soil“International in style to the extent that it’s amazingly dense and filled with silky, ripe, fat tannins that just balloon on the palate, but it’s clearly Piedmontese in all that mineral, blood orange, lead-pencil and intriguing red- and blackberry character. Refined and elegant despite its full-bodied, rich personality. Slightly smoky, toasted complexity on the blackberry-packed finish. Drink now through 2015. 650 cases made.” –PM for Wine Spectator, 96 pts., Issue 10/31/981 double magnum (owc)$500-700

546.Gaja Sperss 2003Piedmont12 bottles (owc)$1,500-2,000

547.Sassicaia 2003Tuscany12 bottles (owc)$750-1,000

548.Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia 2003Tuscany6 bottles (owc)$450-650

549.Chateau Cheval Blanc 2000St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe“Coming out of a relatively dormant state, this 2000 is a spectacular Cheval Blanc. Of recent vintages, I think only the 2009 can give it a run for its money. A blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, the wine has a sweet nose of menthol, melted licorice, boysenberry, blueberry, and cassis. A broad wine with compelling purity, a layered texture, and sweet tannin, with hints of coffee and earth in the background, this is by far the best Cheval Blanc since 1990 and before 2009. It is a legend in the making and can actually be drunk now, as the tannins have nearly melted away. This is a beauty with incredibly complex aromatics. Drink it over the next 25-30 years.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 06/1012 bottles (owc)$8,500-11,000

550.Chateau Haut Brion 2000Pessac Leognan“Its bigger sister, the 2000 Haut-Brion (a blend of 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc) showed incredibly at the tasting, and for me is one of the three or four most prodigious wines of the vintage. A compelling nose of roasted herbs, scorched earth, sweet blueberries, plums, black currants, and a hint of graphite is followed by a deep, layered, sumptuously textured, full-bodied Haut-Brion, but one with extraordinary complexity. This wine seems more evolved and approachable than I had expected it to be at age 10. My window of maturity seven years ago was 2012-2040, but I would change that to 2010-2050.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 06/1012 bottles (owc)$5,000-7,000

551.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe3 double magnums (owc)$5,500-7,500

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552.Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1990Pessac Leognanu: all into neck“Much like its nearby rival, Haut Brion, the 1990 La Mission has always been relatively evolved, complex, and supple-textured. Even at age 3-4 it performed beautifully. The tannins are sweet, the acidity low, and the high levels of glycerin and concentrated fruit have always been present, and they show no signs of abating. A dark plum/blue/garnet color is followed by a sweet perfume of chocolate, rich, jammy, berry fruit, and hints of smoked herbs as well as meat juices. It remains a full-bodied, opulent, even ostentatious wine that should drink beautifully for two more decades. It really has not changed much over the last 6-7 years.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 06/0912 bottles (owc)$5,750-7,250

553.Chateau Montrose 1996St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classeu: into neck, bin soil, light label staining1 imperial (owc)$600-900

554.Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2000 (4 bts)Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2000 (4 bts) Chateau Lynch Bages 2000 (4 bts)12 bottles$1,800-2,400

Classic first growths and terrific sumptuous super vintages from a Gentleman of Massachusetts. Stored in ideal climate-controlled conditions.

555.Chateau Haut Brion 1988Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classeu: all 1.5cm or better, light bin soil, some bin staining to labels3 bottles$600-750

556.Chateau Haut Brion 1989Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classeu: both at 1cm, light bin soil“Haut-Brion has been the most consistent first-growth over the last decade, producing top-notch wines, even in such tough years as 1987, 1993, and 1994. The 1989 is one of a handful of truly profound wines from a vintage that tends to be overrated, save for the Pomerols, a few St.-Emilions, and some overachievers in the Medoc. However, 1989 was an extraordinary success for Jean Delmas, the administrator of Haut-Brion and La Mission-Haut-Brion. The prodigious 1989 Haut-Brion is one of the greatest first-growths I have ever tasted. It has always reminded me of what the 1959 must have tasted like in its youth, but it is even richer and more compelling aromatically. The wine exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, as well as a sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals, and smoke. Fabulously concentrated, with huge levels of fruit, extract, and glycerin, this wine is nearly viscous because of its thickness and richness. Low acidity gives the wine even more appeal and adds to its precociousness. The wine has not budged in development since it was first bottled, although it has always provided thrilling drinking because of its voluptuous texture. It needs another 5-6 years of bottle age before it will begin to develop Haut-Brion’s fabulous fragrance. Expect it to hit its plateau of maturity around 2003-2005 and drink well for 15-25 years.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/972 bottles$1,600-2,400

557.Chateau Lafite 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all bottom neck or better, bin soil, quite heavy wine staining to labels“Tasted 4 Times Since Bottling With Consistent NotesThe 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030.” R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/943 demi bottles$1,000-1,500

558.Chateau Lafite 1985Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: into neck1 bottle$600-900

559.Chateau Lafite 1988Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all into neck, some bin soil and label staining“Broodingly backward and in need of considerable bottle age, the 1988 is a classic expression of Lafite. This deeply-colored wine exhibits the tell-tale Lafite bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit fruits, minerals, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with brilliantly focused flavors and huge tannins, this backward, yet impressively endowed Lafite-Rothschild may well turn out to be the wine of the vintage!” R. Parker, 94 pts. 10/943 bottles$1,600-2,200

560.Chateau Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: one into neck, one bottom neck, wine staining to labels2 bottles$1,100-1,500

561.Chateau Lynch Bages 1989Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classeu: all into neck, light bin soil with some wine staining to label“Consistently backward and dense, with enormous potential, this admirable wine will not be ready for prime time drinking for another 5-7 years. The color is not quite as opaque as the 1990’s, but reveals more purple and no lightening at the edge. Hugely concentrated flavors have just begun to offer up a nose of cedar and creme de cassis. Powerful and muscular, with high tannin and superb concentration, this is Lynch Bages at its biggest and most beastly. However, everything is in balance for a stunning evolution.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 06/003 bottles$600-900

562.Chateau Margaux 1988Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: all into neck, all with some bin soil and label staining3 bottles$700-1,000

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563.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better, some bin soil and slight wine staining to labels2 bottles2 demi bottles$600-800

564.Chateau Margaux 1989Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1989u: both into neck, light bin soil2 bottles$425-600

565.Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: all into neck, some wine staining to labels“Both the 1989 and 1990 vintages exhibit opaque, dense purple colors that suggest massive wines of considerable extraction and richness. The dense, full-bodied 1989 is brilliantly made with huge, smoky, chocolatey, cassis aromas intermingled with scents of toasty oak. Well-layered, with a sweet inner-core of fruit, this awesomely endowed, backward, tannic, prodigious 1989 needs another 5-6 years of cellaring; it should last for three decades or more. It is unquestionably a great Pichon-Longueville-Baron.” R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/975 bottles$650-900

566.Chateau Calon Segur 1988 (3 bts)Chateau Latour 1988Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1989St. Estephe, 3eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better, all with bin soil and some staining to labels, and some capsule corrosion5 bottles$400-600

From the cellar of a Globe-Trotting Collector. Maintained in climate-controlled storage, picked up by Skinner staff.

567.Chateau Langoa Barton200020052006St. Julien, 3eme Cru Classe3 magnums$225-325

568.Chateau Leoville Barton 2000St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe1 magnum$250-350

Young Benjamin Leroux is a man to watch, he is crafting outstanding wines from this fine parcel. –CM

569.Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 1999 (2 bts)2002 (2 bts)2005 (6 bts)Cote de Nuits10 bottles$400-600

570.Jadot PommardLes Grands Epenots 2002 (6 bts)Clos de la Commarain 2005 (7 bts)Cote de Beaune13 bottles$450-650

571.Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2005 (1 mag)Chateau Pontet Canet 2006 (2 mags)D. Daguenau Pouilly-Fume Silex 2008 (8 bts)Nicolas Joly Savennieres Coulee de Serrant Clos de la Coulee de Serrant 2005Alion 200310 bottles3 magnums$750-1,100

572.Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf de Pape2005 (1 mag)2006 (2 mags)2007 (2 mags)Southern Rhone5 magnums$450-700

573.Chateau Grillet (Neyret-Gachet) Vin Blanc 2001Northern Rhone5 bottles$550-650

574.Remy Martin Cognac 19882 bottles$350-550

575.Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Gran Bussia 1999PiedmontA. Galloni for R. Parker, 95 pts. 05/084 bottles$400-600

576.Alion 2004Ribera del DueroJay Miller for R. Parker, 96 pts. 02/087 bottles$500-800

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577.Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Napa“Scarecrow’s inky/purple-colored 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a prodigious effort. It reveals a liqueur of crushed rocks intermixed with a smorgasbord of spring flower, blueberry, creme de cassis, and assorted blue, black, and red fruit characteristics. It also possesses extraordinary concentration, but what sets it apart is the fragrant aromatics combined with uncommon purity and elegance for such a full-bodied, massively concentrated wine. Its perfect balance suggests it can be drunk at a relatively young age, but it should easily evolve over 30-35 years. Congratulations to all involved!” R. Parker, 100 pts. 12/093 bottles (owc)$900-1,400

578.Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2007NapaR. Parker, 100 pts. 12/091 bottle$300-450

Wine from Various Celllars, stored in ideal conditions.

579.A. de Luze et Fils 1966St. Emilionu. top shoulder, light label staining, labels partially unaffixed, bin soil2 bottles$100-150

580.Chateau Angelus 1982St. Emilionu: three very top shoulder, one top shoulder, bin soil4 bottles$300-450

580A.Chateau Bouscaut 1975u: all top shoulder or better, bin soil and light capsule corrosion to all12 bottles$400-600

581.Chateau Calon Segur 1961St. Estephe, 3eme Cru Classeu: five top shoulder or better, three high shoulder or better, five labels mostly unaffixed, two unaffixed8 bottles$1,700-2,500

582.Chateau Figeac 1970St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classeu. all top shoulder or better, light bin soil5 bottles$400-600

583.Chateau Giscours 1982Margaux, 3eme Cru Classeu: four very top shoulder or better, one high-mid shoulder, bin soil, slight label staining12 bottles (owc)$550-750

584.Chateau Giscours 1982Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe12 bottles (owc - no lid)$550-750

585.Chateau Gruaud Larose 1961St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classeu: six 4cm or better, three 6cm or better, capsule corrosion to three, bin soil and glue striping to all“The 1961 is among the greatest mature wines of Gruaud-Larose I have drunk. This powerful, rich, densely concentrated wine remains young, fresh, and vigorous, with a full decade of life ahead. It continues to exhibit a dark garnet color with some amber, a wonderfully fragrant quality (plus, minerals, tar, cedar, soy sauce, and licorice), a viscous texture, sensation depth of fruit, and a fabulous, albeit alcoholic finish. This is claret at its most decadent. Anticipated maturity: now-2015.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 10/949 bottles$3,500-4,500

586.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1961Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: high shoulder1 bottle$750-1,100

587.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1970u: ten very top shoulder or better, two top shoulderPauillac, 1er Cru Classe12 bottles$3,000-4,000

588.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1974Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: both very top shoulder or better2 bottles$400-600

589.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1981Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: bottom neck, label tear1 bottle$500-700

590.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasseR. Parker, 97+ pts. 06/091 bottle$2,500-3,500

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591.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1983Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe3 bottles$1,500-2,000

592.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1983Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 bottle$450-650

593.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 bottle$1,000-1,500

593A.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: bottom neck or better2 bottles$1,200-1,800

594.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe3 bottles$2,800-3,800

595.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 19581966Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe2 bottles$450-650

596.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 19971999Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeboth with wine stains to label2 bottles$900-1,300

597.Chateau Lascombes 1998Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe10 bottles$400-500

598.Chateau Lynch Bages 1983Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classeu: all top shoulder, bin soil3 bottles$125-175

599.Chateau Lynch Bages 1970 (2 bts)1979 (2 bts)Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe4 bottles$400-600

600.Chateau Malartic Lagraviere 1976Pessac Leognanu: all bottom neck or better, light bin soil and discoloration to all12 bottles$500-700

601.Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 1983Margaux, 3eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder or better12 bottles (owc)$500-700

602.Chateau Margaux 1971Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: five bottom neck or better, five very top shoulder, light bin soil and glue striping to all10 bottles$600-800

603.Chateau Margaux 1981Margaux, 1er Cru Classeu: one top shoulder, two top-high shoulder, bin soil3 bottles$400-600

604.Chateau Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er Cru Classe“The 1983 Margaux is a breathtaking wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieved perfect maturity in 1983, and the result is an astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and tannic Margaux. The color is dark ruby, the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanillin oakiness, and the flavors are extremely deep and long on the palate with a clean, incredibly long finish. This full-bodied, powerful wine remains stubbornly backward and at least 5-6 years away from maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2030. Last tasted 9/97.” R. Parker, 96 pts. 01/985 bottles$1,500-2,000

605.Chateau Margaux 2000Margaux, 1er Cru Classeslight wine stain to label1 bottle$650-900

605A.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1978Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: two top shoulder, or better, two high shoulder, some capsule oxidation, corrosion and nicking12 bottles$1,800-2,400

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606.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000 Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasseR. Parker, 96 pts. 06/20101 bottle$700-1,000

606A.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe1 bottle$2,500-3,500

607.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe“A modern day version of the 1959 Lafite, the 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May, 2005 after achieving 12.9% natural alcohol – hardly an astonishing figure given the vintage’s weather conditions. A combination of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it represents a ripe version of the essence of Lafite-Rothschild. Dense purple-colored, with classic notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and flowers, it reveals extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity. Whether this wine will close down or not is questionable as it is somewhat atypical given its sweetness and softness. Analytically, there are extremely high tannins, which I suspect will assert themselves in the future. Production in 2003 was less than half of normal.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 04/062 bottles$1,600-2,400

608.Chateau Lafite Rothschild Vertical 198519861987198819891990Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all into neck, bin soil6 bottles$3,750-5,000

609.Chateau Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder“Always somewhat atypical (which I suspect will be the case with the more modern day 2003), the 1982 Latour has been the most opulent, flamboyant, and precocious of the northern Medocs, especially the St.-Juliens, Pauillacs, and St.-Estephes. It hasn’t changed much over the last 10-15 years, revealing sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body. It is an amazing wine, and on several occasions, I have actually picked it as a right bank Pomerol because of the lushness and succulence of the cedary, blackberry, black currant fruit. This vintage has always tasted great, even in its youth, and revealed a precociousness that one does not associate with this Chateau. However, the 1982 is still evolving at a glacial pace. The concentration remains remarkable, and the wine is a full-bodied, exuberant, rich, classic Pauillac in its aromatic and flavor profiles. It’s just juiced up (similar to an athlete on steroids) and is all the better for it. This remarkable effort will last as long as the 1982 Mouton, but it has always been more approachable and decadently fruity. Drink it now, in 20 years, and in 50 years! Don’t miss it if you are a wine lover.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/094 bottles$4,500-6,000

610.Chateau Latour 2000Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: into neck, slight label staining1 bottle$700-900

611.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: bottom neck, light bin soil, light label stainingR. Parker, 100 pts. 01/091 bottle$800-1,100

612.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe2 bottles$1,600-2,400

613.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1993Pauillac, 1er Cru Classeu: both into neck, slight label wrinkling to blank labelone European label, one US blank label2 bottles$350-500

614.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1979 (2 bts) (one high-top shoulder, one upper mid shoulder, capsule tears and slight cork deterioration)1983 (4 bts) (all top shoulder, light label smudging and capsule tears)Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe6 bottles$400-600

615.Chateau Pavie 1982St. Emilionu: all very top shoulder, light bin soil12 bottles$250-350

Petrus - In the renowned village of Pomerol, pack-leader Chateau Petrus is unassumingly modest. Close by the road, lacking some formal alley, it is easy to overlook when contrasted with some architecturally grander neighbors. The robin’s-egg-blue shutters against the limestone creates a hushed and dignified exterior to the chai. Of course the hedonistic treasures crafted within are anything but reserved… On average, only about 4,000 cases are made each vintage. –PhM

616.Chateau Petrus 1947Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: low-mid shoulder“The 1947 Petrus is the most decadent “wine of the century.” While not as port-like as the 1947 Cheval Blanc, it is a massive, unctuously-textured, viscous wine with amazing power, richness, and sweet fruit. The nose explodes from the glass, offering jammy fruit, smoke, and buttery caramel scents. The wine’s viscosity is reminiscent of 10-W-40 motor oil. It is so sweet, thick, and rich one suspects a spoon could stand upright. The wine is loaded with dream-like quantities of fruit, as well as high alcohol, but there is no noticeable tannin. While drinkable now, given its amazing fruit extract, and high levels of glycerin and alcohol, it is capable of lasting two more decades.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 01/981 bottle$2,000-3,000

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617.Chateau Petrus 1964Pomerol, Cru Exceptionneltop shoulder1 bottle$800-1,200

618.Chateau Petrus 1978Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: one very top, one top, and one top-high shoulder3 bottles$1,000-1,500

619.Chateau Petrus 1979Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: top shoulder, light label staining1 bottle$500-700

619A.Chateau Petrus 1992Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnelu: into neck1 bottle$700-1,000

620.Chateau Petrus 1978 (very top shoulder)1979 (top shoulder)Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnel2 bottles$800-1,200

621.Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1983Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: all very top shoulder, label staining (some heavy) slight label nicks and losses15 bottles$600-900

622.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1982Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: nine very top shoulder, two top shoulder, all with bin soil11 bottles$3,250-4,750

623.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1982Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classeu: four very top shoulder, three top shoulder, one top-high shoulder, bin soil and label spotting“One of the monumental wines of the last century is the 1982 Pichon Lalande. Since bottling, it has flirted with perfection, and was a sprinter out of the gate, which gave rise to questions about how quickly it would begin its decline. However, at age 27, it retains all its glossy, rich, flamboyant cassis fruit, chocolaty, berry jam-like notes, and plenty of earthy, foresty flavors. This is a full-bodied, extravagantly rich Pichon Lalande seemingly devoid of acidity and tannin, but the wine is incredibly well-balanced and pure. It is an amazing effort!” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/098 bottles$2,400-3,400

624.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe12 bottles (owc)$1,200-1,800

625.Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1990Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe12 bottles (owc)$900-1,300

626.1982 Bordeaux Survey LotChateau Briot (1 bt)Chateau Camensac (4 bts)Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou (2 bts)Chateau Loudenne (4 bts)Chateau Lynch Bages (1 bt)Chateau Sutard 1982 (3 bts)15 bottles$1,000-1,500

627.Demi Bottle Picnic LotChateau Lafite Rothschild 1994 (2 bts)Chateau Guiraud 1996Opus One19961997Guigal Hermitage 19976 demi bottles$550-750

Dinner Party Lots

628.Chateau Angelus 1990 (1 bt)Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1990 (3 bts)Chateau Haut Brion 1990 (1 bt)5 bottles$1,000-1,500

629.Chateau Angelus 1995 Chateau Figeac 1980Chateau Margaux 1979 Deleger Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot 1996Vega Sicilia Tinta Valbuena 1995Jaboulet Aine La Chappelle 1995Voarick, Aloxe Corton 1986 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1993Gaia & Rey 2000 Tomassi Amarone 1977San Vicente Rioja 199910 bottles$500-800

630.Chateau Beychevelle 1977 (1 bt)Chateau Cheval Blanc 1970 (1 bt)Chateau Haut Brion 1966 (2 demi bts)Chateau Latour 1953 (1 bt)1979 (3 bts)2 demi bottles6 bottles$800-1,200

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631.Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere 1961Patriarche Hospices de Beaune Pommard 1966Jaboulet Vercherre Chambolle Musigny 1966Beaulieu Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 198211 bottles$450-650

632.Chateau Carruades de Lafite 1964 (4 bts)Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild 1975 (3 bts)Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1969 (3 bts)Chateau de Sales 1971 (3 bts)Domaine Geoffroy, Gevrey Chambertin 1971 (2 bts)Lungarotti Rubesco 198216 bottles$400-600

633.Chateau Coufran 1983 (4 bts)Chateau Dassault 1973 (2 bts)Chateau Latour 1971 (1 bt)Chateau Lavilotte 1974 (1 bt)Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1975 (1 bt)Chateau Rieussec 1983 (2 bts, 1 demi bt)M. Chapoutier Cote Rotie La Mordoree 1991 (1 bt)Chateau Musar Gaston Hochar 1978 (1 bt)Domaine Goutte d’Or du Clos Naudin Moelleux 1990 (1 demi bt) Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Vintage Alexander Valley 1974 (2 bts)2 demi bottles15 bottles$500-750

634.Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild 1979 (1 bt)Chateau La Grave, Trigant de Boisset 1978 (2 bts)1981 (1 bt)Chateau Ramage La Batisse Haut Medoc 1982 (3 bts)Antichi Poderi, Marchesi di Barolo Riserva 1978 (1 bt)Pine Ridge, Rutherford Cuvee, Cabernet Sauvignon 1984 (1 bt)Silver Oak Alexander Valley 1984 (1 bt)Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Merlot 1984 (1 bt)11 bottles$175-250

635.Chateau Faugeres 2000Chateau Haut Bergey 2000Chateau Leoville Barton 20003 bottles$300-450

636.Chateau Giscours 1974Chateau Trotanoy 1977Maitre d’Estournel 19853 bottles$100-150

637.Chateau Gloria 1982 (1 bt)Chateau Gruaud Larose 1937 (1 bt)La Tour Blanche 1947 (2 bts)Rayne Vigneau 1947 (1 bt)Reserva 904 La Rioja Alta 1975 (1 bt)6 bottles$650-950

638.Chateau Haut Batailley 1982Chateau Latour @ Pomerol 1986Jaboulet Hermitage 1991Beaulieu Georges de Latour (3 bts)Far Niente 1995 (2 bts)Phelps Insignia 1993 (2 bts)Silver Oak Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (2 bts)Penfolds Grange 198013 bottles$800-1,200

639.Guigal 1991 HermitageMusigny Drouhin 1987Ch Gruard Larose 1993Mondavi 1978 Cabernet SauvignonFerreia 19605 bottles$275-350

640.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1999Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1999Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe2 bottles$650-850

641.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1974 (2 bts)Chateau Latour 1970 (1 bt) 1975 (1 bt)Chateau Margaux 1975 (2 bts) Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1970 (1 bt) signed by Julia ChildDom Perignon 1966 (1 bt - oc)Vega Sicilia Unico 1989 (1 bt)8 bottles$1,100-1,500

642.Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1987 Chateau Latour 197019873 bottles$500-700

643.Chateau L’Evangile 1999Chateau Pavillon du MargauxKracher Welschriesling TBA Number 8 (1 demi bt)1 demi bottle2 bottles$300-450

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644.Chateau Margaux 1982 (top shoulder)Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982 (high shoulder)Chateau Margaux 1982 - “Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/09

Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982 - “This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 06/092 bottles$1,100-1,600

645.Sassicaia 1998 (1 bt)P. Antico Brunello 1996 (1 bt)Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 2000 (1 bt)Opus One 1993 (1 bt)1998 (1 bt)Shirvington McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 (3 bts)Casa Alle Vacche Vin Santo del Chianti 2002 (6 demi bts)O. Leflaive Saint-Aubin En Remilly 2002 (3 bts)Mouton Cadet Bordeau Blanc1990 (1 bt)1992 (1 bt)13 bottles6 demi bottles$700-1,000

646.Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1996 (2 bts)B. Clair, Morey St. Denis 1985 (2 bts)Chevillon Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots 1994Faiveley, Nuits St. Georges Les Lavieves 1999Magnien, Gevrey Chambertin 1980P. Ponelle Nuits St. Georges Le Clos des Corvees 1983Mongeard Mugneret Vosne Romanee, Les Orveaux 19839 bottles$500-700

647.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1988 (1 bt)Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne 1986 (2 bts)Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserve 1959 (1 bt)Quinta do Noval 1996 (2 bts)Dr. Burklin Wolf Riesling TBA Rheinpfalz 1989 (2 bts) (signs of seepage)8 bottles$1,300-1,900

648.Chateau Latour 1971 (1 bt) (possible cork depression)1978 (2 bts) (two very top shoulder)Chateau Gloria 1982 (6 bts)Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1979 (4 bts)Vieux Chateau Certan 1985 (4 bts)Quinta do Noval 1970 (1 bt)general bin soiling and label staining18 bottles$1,200-1,600

649.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1989 (1 bt)Chateau Cos Labory 1990 (6 bts)Chateau Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1990 (2 bts)9 bottles$500-750

650.Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1967Bouchard, Volnay les Caillerets 1970Dom Perignon 19753 bottles$350-550

651.Groffier Bonnes Mares 1983Mondavi/Frescobaldi Luce1993 (2 bts)1994 (2 bts)1996 (3 bts)8 bottles$200-300

Sauternes

652.Chateau Guiraud 1981u: fourteen top shoulder or better, two top-high shoulder or better16 demi bottles$500-700

653.Yquem 19501 bottle$550-750

654.Chateau d’Yquem 1988light golden hue2 bottles$500-750

655.Chateau d’Yquem 20006 bottles$750-1,000

656.Chateau Suduiraut 1983u: six very top shoulder, three top shoulder, one top-high shoulder, two with seepage, light label staining and bin soil, one cork protruding12 bottles (owc - no lid)$500-700

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657.Chateau Suduiraut 198512 demi bottles$250-350

On everyone’s short list of the top Grand Crus. Meticulous and precise, this is a Corton -Charlemagne of great breed and length. –CM

658.Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 2005Cote de Beaune6 bottles (owc)$450-650

659.Drouhin Aloxe Corton 1987Cote de Nuits12 bottles (oc)$400-600

660.Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Marquis Laguiche 19892 bottles$800-1,200

661.Drouhin Vosne Romanee 1983Cote de Nuits6 bottles$475-600

662.Grivelet Richebourg 19702 bottles$300-500

663.J. Jayer Echezeaux 1982Cote de Nuitsu: 3cm1 bottle$200-250

664.A. Lichine, Echezeaux 1971Cote de Nuitsu: all 3cm or better, damp staining to labels, light bin soil2 bottles$375-550

665.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti 1961Cote de Nuitsu: 8cm1 bottleBottle No. 0649$3,000-4,000

666.Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti 1965Cote de Nuitsu: 6.5cm1 bottleBottle No. 01784$2,000-3,000

667.Bouchard, Corton 1994Guichard Potheret Corton 1959 P. Maufoux Richebourg 19693 bottles$225-300

668.Lamarche Vosne Romanee 1966 (2 bts)Marion Chambertin 1961 (2 bts)Cote de Nuits4 bottles$700-1,000

The Domains of Roederer & Moet et Chandon

669.Roederer Cristal 19901 bottle$350-450

670.Roederer Cristal 1999“One of the finest Champagnes I have ever brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured, this medium to full-bodied beauty is immensely concentrated, pure, packed with apple flavors, and astoundingly long in the finish. Louis Roederer does not display a disgorgement date or consumer friendly lot number on its non-vintage Brut. This is regrettable as it has consistently been one of the finer bottlings in this category.” P. Rovani for R. Parker, 98 pts. 12/054 bottles (each oc)$600-900

671.Dom Perignon 19951 bottle$100-150

672.Dom Perignon 19951 bottle (owc)$100-150

673.Krug Clos du Mesnil 19811 bottle$600-900

674.Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne 197310 bottles (each oc)$1,000-1,500

675.Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne 198211 bottles (each in individual oc gift box)$950-1,400

676.Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne 198212 bottles (each oc)$1,000-1,500

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677.Veuve Clicquot, Royal Celebration Cuvee to honour the marriage of HRH the Prince of Wales with Lady Diana Spencer 1975some bin soil and light label adhesion from other bottles2 bottles$400-600

678.Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage La Chappelle 1983Northern Rhoneu: nine 4cm or better, two 4.5cm, slight label wrinkling11 bottles$1,100-1,600

679.Beaucastel Chateauneuf de Pape 1998Southern Rhone6 magnums$1,100-1,600

680.Guigal Emitage Rouge, Ex Voto 2003Northern Rhone6 bottles (owc no lid)$1,800-2,400

Rayas, known for its sandy soil and exclusive use of grenache creates the silkiest and nuanced of the Chateauneufs. –CM

681.Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 1990Southern Rhoneu: all 2.5cm or better, light bin soil and spotting“As for the 1990, I have had the good fortune to drink nearly three cases, and it has been one of the triumphs of my cellar. A mere 1-2 years ago, I enjoyed a succession of perfect “100 point” bottles, but the last several bottles have merited 96-100 points, perhaps revealing the direction of this wine’s evolution. Nevertheless, this is riveting stuff. A legendary Rayas made from extremely ripe Grenache, it exhibits notes of over-ripe kirsch, raspberries, cherries, game, licorice, and tobacco. This unctuously-textured, thick, juicy Chateauneuf must tip the scale at 15.5% alcohol. It is truly a Rhone Valley monument. Owners, however, should consume it over the next 8-10 years.” R. Parker, 99-100 pts. 01/033 bottles$2,000-3,000

681A.Ruffino Chianti Ducale Riserva Pontassieve1952 (6 bts - owc)1959 (6 bts - owc)Tuscany12 bottles$600-900

Cognac

682.Gaston Briand Domaine de la Voute Grande Fine Champagne Cognac1 bottle$200-300

683.Remy Martin Grande Fine Champagne Cognac 1724-1974wax capsule cracked and missing to top1 bottle$500-700

684.Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac Rarest Reserve1 bottle$700-1,000

Armagnac

685.Sherry Lehman’s Founder’s Reserve 19211 bottle (owc)$1,500-2,500

Port

686.Fonseca 19772 bottles$200-300

686A.A. Pereira du Fonseca Finest Reserve Port 19262 bottles$450-650

687.Quinta do Noval Old Tawny Port 19371 bottle$600-800

688.Quinta do Noval 19758 bottles$2,000-3,000

689.Quinta do Noval 19941966 (3 bts)1994 (2 bts)5 bottles$300-450

690.Quinta do Noval Nacional 1997“The 1997 Nacional is a legend from this pre-phylloxera vineyard. The color is a saturated black/purple. The nose reveals floral scents intermixed with coffee, blackberries, tar, cassis, licorice, and chocolate. Extremely full-bodied, but less massive and seamless, this spectacular Nacional will reach its plateau of maturity quickly, where it will remain for 2-3 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2040.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 01/005 bottles$2,000-3,000

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691.Quinta do Noval 2003“What a nose. Ripe fruit, with chocolate, blackberries and raisins. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with velvety tannins. Finish goes on and on. Layered and wonderful. Best after 2014. 1,500 cases imported.” –JS for Wine Spectator, 96 pts. 04/30/061 bottle$500-650

The two wines shared the #1 spot on The Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 1997 with perfect scores of 100 points. –CM

692.Fonseca Vintage Port 1994 (2 bts)Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1994 (2 bts)4 bottles$300-500

693.Fireside Port Lot Cockburn 1994 (1 bt)Dows 1985 (2 bts)Fonseca Bin 17 (1 bt)Grahams 1983 (1 bt)1994 (8 bts)Taylors Fladgate 1983 (2 bts)Warres 1983 (1 bt) 1994 (5 bts)Warres Sir William 10 Year Old Tawny (1 bt)22 bottles$1,500-2,000

693A.H. M. Borges Madeira Velho Boal 19251 bottle$150-250

With each passing year, the demand grows for these rare bottlings and the supply diminishes, a top notch twenty-five year old. –CM

694.Macallan Anniversary Malt, 1974, 25 Years Old1 bottle (original wooden case with leather buckles)$300-450

694A.David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147 2004Napa1 magnum$300-400

694B.David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147199720012004Napa3 bottles$350-550

695.Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill Vineyard 2004Napa12 bottles$1,000-1,500

696.Dominus Estate 1990Napa6 bottles (owc)$450-650

The excellent acidity levels of the 1991 vintage have allowed the top wines of the vintage, like Dominus, top age effortlessly. –CM

697.Dominus Napanook 1991Napa6 bottles (owc)$350-550

698.Dominus 1992Napa6 bottles (owc)$450-650

699.Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1985Napa1 magnum$400-600

699A.Harlan Estate 1997Napa“The 1997 Harlan Estate is one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines I have ever tasted. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. Opaque purple-colored, it boasts spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coffee, blackberries, licorice, and cassis. In the mouth, layer after layer unfold powerfully yet gently. Acidity, tannin, and alcohol are well-balanced by the wine’s unreal richness and singular personality. The finish exceeds one minute. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030.” R. Parker, 100 pts. 12/003 bottles$2,100-3,000

700.Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard 1999Napa11 bottles$400-600

Long known as a top property on Howell Mountain, La Jota produces wine of concentration, power and age-ability. –CM

701.La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon 18th Anniversary 1999Napa12 bottles$400-600

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702.Opus One 1982Napa4 bottles$400-600

703.Opus One 1985Napau: all very top shoulder4 bottles (owc)$400-600

704.Opus One1980198219831984all bottom neck or better, slight staining to label4 bottles$400-600

704A.Chris Ringland (formerly Three Rivers) Shiraz 2001South Australia“The 2001 Chris Ringland Shiraz offers a sensational bouquet of fruitcake, floral aromas, smoked meat, dried fruits, blueberry, and chocolate. Dense, voluptuous, and elegant, it will continue to evolve for another 8-10 years.” Jay Miller for R. Parker, 100 pts. 12/091 bottle$450-650

Turley

705.Turley Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah 1997 (3 bts)Napa“I do not believe I have ever tasted a more concentrated, essence-like wine than Turley’s 1997 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard. Made from 55-year old vines that yielded only 9.8 tons of fruit for five acres, this opaque black-colored wine is the biggest, richest, most concentrated, tannic wine I have ever tasted. It will need at least a decade to shed some of its ferocious tannin, and will undoubtedly last for 40-50 years. Even more remarkable is its purity and overall equilibrium. Despite its Godzilla-like size, this is an astonishingly concentrated, gorgeously made wine. I have never, ever, seen a wine like this!” R. Parker, (96-98) pts. 12/983 bottles$300-450

706.Turley Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 1997 (3 bts)Napa“The 1997 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard is unquestionably a remarkable wine. However, it will be very backward and potentially long-lived. It was only slightly evolved when I tasted it in September, displaying an opaque saturated, thick-looking purple color, and unevolved but promising notes of black raspberry liqueur intermixed with minerals, spice, and cherry fruit. Massive yet phenomenally rich, admirably pure, and representing the essence of this varietal, this wine requires 12-18 months of bottle age; it should drink well for 10-15 years. An extraordinary Zinfandel, with 17.2% alcohol. Anticipated maturity: 1999-2010.” R. Parker, (95-97) pts. 06/993 bottles$200-300

707.Turley Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah 1996 (1 bt)1998 (5 bts)1999 (2 bts)Napa8 bottles$475-650

708.Turley Old Vines Costa County Zinfandel 1997Central Coast, CA6 bottles$350-500

709.Turley Rattlesnake Acres Petite Syrah 1997 (2 bts)1998 (1 bt)Napa3 bottles$175-250

710.Turley Tofanelli Vineyard Zinfandel 1997Napa5 bottles$450-650

711.Turley Alexander Valley Vineyard 101 Zinfandel 1999 (1 bt)Dogtown Vineyard Zinfandel 1999 (4 bts)1998 (2 bts)Grist Vineyard Zinfandel 1997 (2 bts)1999 (2 bts)Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 1998 (3 bts)1999 (3 bts)Pringle Family Vineyard Zinfandel 1998 (1 bt)1999 (2 bts)Moore “Earthquake” Vineyards Zinfandel 1997 (2 bts)1999 (1 bt)Old Vines Zinfandel 1998 (1 bt)1999 (4 bts)Whitney Tennessee Vineyard Zinfandel 1996 (1 bt)29 bottles$950-1,200

712.Turley Aida Vineyard Petite Syrah 1996 (1 bt)1997 (1 bt)Zinfandel 1997 (2 bts)Napa4 bottles$300-400

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713.Turley Zinfandel AVA Survey 1997Black Sears Vineyard (3 bts)Duarte Vineyard (3 bts)Tofanelli Vineyard (5 bts)11 bottles$800-1,200

714.Dominus 19971999Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 1999Turley Duarte Vineyard 19981999Quilceda Creek 1998 (2 bts)Clarendon Hills Piggott Range 20058 bottles$400-600

715.Beaulieu George de Latour Private Reserve 1988 (1 bt)Caymus Special Selection 1997 (1 bt)Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 2003Montelena Estate 1993 (1 bt)1995 (1 bt)Opus One 1993 (1 mag)1998 (2 bts)Phelp’s Insignia 1999 (1 bt)9 bottles1 magnum$700-900

716.Blankiet 2004 (1 bt, 1 mag)Merus Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (2 bts)K Vintners Royal City Syrah 2006 (1 bt) J. Miller for R. Parker, 98 pts. 10/09Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select 2004 (1 bt) R. Parker, 97 pts. 10/08Napa5 bottles1 magnum$650-950

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Ullage of wines of vintages fifteen years and younger may be assumed to be of bottom neck or better unless otherwise noted. Similarly, regarding older vintages, lack of notation indicates acceptable and appropriate ullage, clear label and sound cork; potential bidders must be prepared for reasonable variations in ullage in all vintages older than 15 years. Bidders with specific condition questions should contact the Fine Wines department. Conditions generally not noted on group lots.

Bordeaux wines are catalogued referencing the 1855 classification. Chateau Petrus cataloguing reflects the practice of granting it 1er Cru Classe and other notable Pomerol Chateaux are designated Cru Classe. All Bordeaux wines may assume to be chateau bottled unless otherwise stated.

It is standard practice for Skinner/Lower Falls Wine to open all original wooden cases (owc) for visual inspection. The opening of banded cases will be determined on an individual basis.

For Burgundy, German wines and all other more gradually slope-shouldered bottles, the ullage measurement is taken in centimeters from cork base, e.g. 3cm, 5cm, 7cm.

Bottle Sizes

bottle (750 ml) jeroboam (4xbt); Burgundy, Champagne half bottle (hbt)magnum (2xbt) jeroboam (6xbt); Bordeaux split (1/4 bottle) Champagne marie jeanne (3xbt) imperiale (8xbt); Bordeaux double magnum (4xbt) methuselah (8xbt); Burgundy

Buyers’ Caution: Levels are as when catalogued; ullage may change due to cork deterioration; other bottle conditions may occur during storage and shipment. Risk of ullage variation and cork deterioration and/or failure is assumed by the buyer at time of sale and no sale cancellations, price negotiations, or bottle substitutions will be undertaken by either Skinner or Lower Falls Wine. Similarly, no substitutions will be made due to inaccurate descriptions.

Flights of Lots: Are of the same type, vintage and bottle count and follow one after another numerically, though ullage and bottle conditions may vary. The auctioneer may exercise discretion to offer, in consecutive lot order and at that same price, the following lots in the flight to the first successful bidder of that flight. Subsequently, those lots not purchased will be offered anew and so on. Absentee bids placed on any lot in a flight will be applied to the next lot in the flight (if unsuccessful) until the flight concludes.

Environmental Note: It has only been in the last 15-20 years that the wine industry has moved away from using lead capsules to cover the cork and neck of a bottle. When opening an older wine, if you do have a lead capsule, give consideration as to how you dispose of it.

into neck

bottom neck

top shoulder

high shoulder

mid shoulder

low mid shouldershoulder

Ullage (Level of Wine) Illustration and Interpretations

very top shoulder

For Bordeaux, Port, and other shouldered bottles

n. ullage is into neckbn. bottom neckvts. very top shoulderts. top shoulder; usual level for Bordeaux older than 15 yrshs. high shoulder; usual cork reduction, often found in Bordeaux over 20 yrs, low risk ms. mid shoulder; variation likely as indicates cork deteriorationlms. low mid shoulder; some risks, reflected in estimatess. shoulder; risky, reflected in estimates

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CHAMPAGNE

NV/MVBillecart Salmon Rose, 150ACharles Heidsieck Champagne Blanc des Millenaires, 142Jacquesson, [496]Krug Champagne Grande Cuvee Brut, 147

1964Dom Perignon, 508

1966Dom Perignon, [641]

1970Dom Perignon, [323]

1973Dom Perignon, 305Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne, 674

1975Dom Perignon, [650]Veuve Clicquot Royal Celebration Cuvee, 677

1976Dom Perignon, [323]

1978Dom Perignon, [323], 509

1980Dom Perignon, 306, 510

1981Krug Clos du Mesnil, 673

1982Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne, 675, 676

1985Dom Perignon, 307Dom Perignon Rose, 308Heidsieck Blue Diamant, [494]

1988Dom Perignon, 309, 310, [323]Krug Champagne Brut, 145

1989Krug Champagne Brut, [146]

1990Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut, [154]Dom Perignon, 311, 312Dom Perignon Oenotheque, 313Heidsieck Champagne Brut Millesime, [154] Krug Champagne Brut, [154]Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, [154]Moet & Chandon Champagne Cuvee Dom Perignon, [154]Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill Brut, [154], 669Veuve Clicquot Brut La Grande Dame, [154]

1992Dom Perignon, 314, 315

1993Dom Perignon, 316 Dom Perignon Oenetheque, 317

1995Dom Perignon, 318, 671, 672

1996A. R. Lenoble Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut, 148Deutz Champagne Cuvee William Deutz Roxe, 141Dom Perignon, 143, 319Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Extra Brut (Avize) Grand Cru, 144Krug Champagne Brut, [146]Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne, 149Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses, 150Roederer Cristal, [328]Roederer Cristal Rose, 324Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs, 151Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame, 153

1997Roederer Cristal, 325

1998Dom Perignon, 320Dom Perignon Rose, 321

1999Cristal, 670 Roederer Cristal, 326 Roederer Cristal Rose, 327

2000Dom Perignon, 322Roederer Cristal, 507

2002Roederer Cristal, [328]Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Rose Brut, 152

LARGE FORMATBillecart Salmon Rose, 150ADom Perignon, 510, 310, 312, 315Krug Champagne Brut, [146]Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne, 149Roederer Cristal, 507

RED BORDEAUX

1924Petrus (Hanappier Peyrelongue), 483

1937Gruaud Larose, [637]Lafite Rothschild, 458Latour, 468Mouton Rothschild, 423

1945Grand Puy Lacoste, 456Margaux, 422Palmer, 481

1947Calon Segur, 444Haut Brion, 418Lafite Rothschild, 419, 586

Latour, 421Petrus, 616

1949Cheval Blanc, 445Lafite Rothschild, 295Margaux, 299Mouton Rothschild, 424

1953Cos d’Estournel, 294Latour, [630]

1955Cheval Blanc, 446

1958Lafite Rothschild, [595]

1959Cheval Blanc (Avery), 330*Latour, 469Mouton Rothschild, 479

1961Calon Segur, 581Canon la Gaffeliere, [631]Ducru Beaucaillou, 447, 448Gruaud Larose, 585Lafite Rothschild, 420Leoville Las Cases, 472Leoville Poyferre, [493]Mouton Rothschild, 303, 425Pichon Longueville Baron, 486

1962Figeac, 454Lafite Rothschild, [298], 459

1964Ausone, [493]Carruades de Lafite, [632]Petrus, 617

1966A. de Luze et Fils, 579Batailley, [493]Ducru Beaucaillou, [494]Haut Brion, [630]Lafite Rothschild, 296, [595]Margaux, 300Talbot, [496]

1967Lafite Rothschild, [298], [494]Mouton Rothschild, [650]

1969Lascombers, [344]*Leoville Las Cases, [632]

1970Cheval Blanc, [630]Ducru Beaucaillou, 449, 450, 451 Figeac, 455, 582Lafite Rothschild, [298], 587Latour, [641], [642]Leoville Las Cases, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477Lynch Bages, [599]Mouton Rothschild, [641]Palmer, 482Petrus, 18

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Pichon Longueville Lalande, 426Vieux Certan, 490, 491, 492

1971de Sales, 632Latour, [633], [648]Margaux, 301, [344]*, 602

1973Dassault, [633]Latour, [493]

1974Giscours, [636]Lafite Rothschild, 588, [641]Lavilotte, [633]

1975Bouscaut, 580ADucru Beaucaillou, 452Duhart Milon Rothschild, [632]Haut Brion, [495]Latour, [641]Lynch Bages, [21]Margaux, [641]Mouton Rothschild, [633]Petrus, 484, 485

1976Lafite Rothschild, 460, 461Malartic Lagraviere, 600Palmer, [495]

1977Beychevelle, [630]Trotanoy, [636]

1978La Grave Trigant de Boisset, [634]Latour, [648]Lynch Bages, [344]*Montrose, [21]Mouton Rothschild, [344]*, 605AMusar Gaston Hochar, [633] Petrus, 618, [620]

1979Duhart Milon Rothschild, [634]Lafite Rothschild, 462Latour, [21], [630]Lynch Bages, [599]Margaux, [629]Mouton Rothschild, [614], [648]Palmer, [495]Petrus, 619, [620]

1980Figeac, [629]

1981Beychevelle, 433Gruaud Larose, 2Guiraud, 652La Grave Trigant de Boisset, [634]Lafite Rothschild, 463, 589Latour, 470Margaux, 603

1982Angelus, 580Beychevelle, [342]*Branaire Ducru, [342]*

Briot, [626]Calon Segur, [342]*Camensac, [626] Ducru Beaucaillou, [626]Giscours, 583, 584, Gloria, [637], [648]Grand Puy Lacoste, [342]*Greysac, [495]Gruaud Larose, [342]*Haut Batailley, [638]Haut Brion, 457Lafite Rothschild, 27, 28, 128, 297, 590La Lagune, [342]*La Louviere, [342]*La Tour de By, [342]*Latour, 471, 609Le Gay, [342]*Leoville Barton, [342]*Leoville Las Cases, [128]Loudenne, [626]Lynch Bages, [626]Margaux, 302, 478, [644]Mouton Rothschild, 37, [128], 304, 480, 611, 612, [644]Pavie, 615Pichon Longueville Baron, [265], [342]*Pichon Longueville Lalande, [128], 622, 623Ramage La Batisse Haut Medoc, [634]Rieussec, [342]*Sutard, [626]Talbot, [496]Trotanoy, [342]*

1983Coufran, [633]Gruaud Larose, [21]La Mission Haut Brion, 464, 465Lafite Rothschild, 331*, 591, 592Latour, [21]Latour a Pomerol, [344]*Lynch Bages, 598Malescot St. Exupery, 601Margaux, 8, 604Mouton Rothschild, [614]Petrus, 19Pichon Longueville Baron, 621Rauzan Gassies, [21]

1985Ducru Beaucaillou, 453La Mission Haut Brion, [496]Lafite, 558Lafite Rothschild, [608]Maitre d’Estournel, [636]Mouton Rothschild, 119Vieux Chateau Certan, [648]

1986Beychevelle, [344]*Figeac, [344]*La Mission Haut Brion, 466Lafite, 557 Lafite Rothschild, 29, 30, 116, 593, [608]Latour a Pomerol, [638]Leoville Las Cases, 33Margaux, 10, 35, 118Margaux Pavillon Rouge, [344]*Mouton Rothschild, 38, 334*, 347Talbot, [266]

1987Lafite Rothschild, [608], [642]Latour, [642]

1988Calon Segur, [566]Cheval Blanc, [21]Haut Brion, 555La Mission Haut Brion, 467Lafite, 559Lafite Rothschild, 551, 593A, [608]Latour, [566]Lynch Bages, 9Margaux, 562Mouton Rothschild, 563, [647]

1989Cos d’Estournel, 329*Haut Brion, 3, 556Lafite Rothschild, 117, [608]L’Evganvile, [344]*Leoville Poyferre, [566]Lynch Bages, 7, 561Margaux, [564]Mouton Rothschild, 13, [564], [649]Palmer, 16, 335*Pavie Macquin, [344]*Pichon Longueville Lalande, 348, 624Pichon Longueville Baron, 20, 565Talbot, 349

1990Angelus, [628]Cheval Blanc, 1, 25Cos d’Estournel, [628]Cos Labory, [344]*, [649]Haut Brion, [628]La Mission Haut Brion, 552Lafite Rothschild, 4, [608]La Lourviere, [344]*Latour, 5, 6, 332*, 560Margaux, 11, 36Montrose, 12, 333*Mouton Rothschild, 14Palmer, 17, 336*Pape Clement, 338*Pichon Longueville Baron, [265], 337*Pichon Longueville Lalande, [344]*487, 625, [649]Talbot, [266]

1992Petrus, 619A

1993Gruaud Larose, [639]Lafon Rochet, [344]*Mouton Rothschild, 613Pichon Longueville Baron, [494]Pichon Longueville Lalande, 488

1994Lafite Rothschild, [627]

1995Angelus, [629]Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, [293]Latour, [293]Leoville Las Cases, 34 Leoville Poyferre, 264Mouton Rothschild, 39, [293]Margaux, [293]

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Petrus, 42 Pichon Longueville Baron, [265] Pichon Longueville Lalande, 489 Talbot, [266]

1996Cos d’Estournel, [261]Guiraud, [627] Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, 121, [293], 594Latour, [293]Leoville Poyferre, [646]Margaux, [293]Montrose, 553Mouton Rothschild, 40, [293]

1997Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, 31, [293], [596]Latour, [293]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293]

1998Ausone, 24Haut Brion, 26, 262, [293]Lafite Rothschild, 122, [293]Lascombes, 597Latour, [293]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293]

1999Haut Brion, [293]L’Evangile, [643] Lafite Rothschild, [293], [596], [640]Latour, [293]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293], [640]Pavillon du Margaux, [643]

2000Cheval Blanc, 549Cos d’Estournel, [261]Ducru Beaucaillou, [554]Faugeres, [635]Haut Bergey, [635]Haut Brion, [268], [293], 550La Mission Haut Brion, 125Lafite Rothschild, [268], [293]Langoa Barton, [567]Latour, [268], [293], 610Leoville Barton, 568, [635]Leoville Las Cases, [554]Les Forts de Latour, 267Lynch Bages, [554]Margaux, [268], [293], 605Mouton Rothschild, 15, 41, [268], [293], 606Pavie, 127

2001Doisy Doine L’Extravagant, 269Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, [293]Latour, [293]Leoville Poyferre, [494]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293]

2002Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, [293]Latour, [293]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293]

2003Cos d’Estournel, 120Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, 32, 123, [293], 607Latour, [293]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293]

2004Haut Brion, [293]Lafite Rothschild, [293]Latour, [293]Margaux, [293]Mouton Rothschild, [293]

2005Langoa Barton, [567]Lascombes, 263Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, [571]

2006Lafite Rothschild, 124Langoa Barton, [567]Mouton Rothschild, 126Pontet Canet, [571]

LARGE FORMATBatailley, [493]Calon Segur, 444Ducru Beaucaillou, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452Greysac, [495]Lafite Rothschild, 28, 30, 31, 331*, 459, 461, 551Lafite Rothschild Beychevelle, 433Langoa Barton, [567]Leoville Barton, 568Leoville Las Cases, 477Margaux, 478Montrose, 553Mouton Rothschild, 425, 480Palmer, 481, 482Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, [571]Pichon Longueville Lalande, 426Pontet Canet, [571]Talbot, [496]Vieux Certan, 490, 491, 492

WHITE BORDEAUX

1918d’Yquem, 350

1928d’Yquem, 501

1929Climens, 498

1937d’Yquem, 502

1947La Tour Blanche, [637]Rayne Vigneau, [637]

1950d’Yquem, 653

1955d’Yquem, 427

1959Doisy Verdrines, 500 La Tour Blanche, [495]

1964Climens, 499

1967Climens, 496 d’Yquem, 22, 428, 503 Suduiraut, [494]

1983Rieussec, [633]Suduiraut, 656

1985Suduiraut, 657

1988d’Yquem, 43, 654

1990d’Yquem, 44, 45 Mouton Cadet Bordeau Blanc, [645]

1992 Mouton Cadet Bordeau Blanc, [645]

1995d’Yquem, 46

1996d’Yquem, 47 Rieussec, [351]

1997d’Yquem, 48, 49 Rieussec, [351]

2000d’Yquem, 50, 655

2001Suduiraut, 130

2005Rieussec, 129

LARGE FORMATd’Yquem, 45

RED BURGUNDY

1959Guichard Potheret Corton, [667]

1961Charles Noellat Vosne Romanee Les Beaumonts, [497]Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti, 665Marion Chambertin, [668]

1964Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti, 505

1965Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti, 666

1966Jaboulet Vercherre Chambolle Musigny, [631]Lamarche Vosne Romanee, [668]Patriarche Hospices de Beaune Pommard, [631]

1969P. Maufoux Richebourg, [667]

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1970Bouchard Volnay les Caillerets, [650]Grivelet Richebourg, 662

1971A. Lichine Echezeaux, 664Geoffroy Gevrey Chambertin, [632]

1976C. Noellat Vosne Romanee Beaumonts, 23G. Roumier Bonnes Mares, 342A*

1978Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache, 64Vogue Musigny, 506

1980Magnien Gevrey Chambertin, [646]

1982J. Jayer Echezeaux, 663

1983Drouhin Vosne Romanee, 661Groffier Bonnes Mares, [651]Mongeard Mugneret Vosne Romanee Les Orveaux, [646]P. Ponelle Nuits St. Georges Le Clos des Corvees, [646]

1985B. Clair Morey St. Denis, [646]Dujac Bonnes Mares, 382O. Leflaive Les Pucelles, [497]

1986Voarick Aloxe Corton, [629]

1987Drouhin Aloxe Corton, 659Musigny Drouhin, [639]

1990Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg, 57Domaine Goutte d’Or du Clos Naudin Moelleux, [633]Trpet Marc de Chambertin, [400]

1993Comte de Vogue Musigny Vielle Vignes, 399

1994Bouchard Corton, [667]Chevillon Nuits St. Georges, [646]

1996Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny, 362

1997Fourrier Griottes Chambertin Vielle Vignes, [386]

1998Domaine de la Romanee Conti Montrachet, 71

1999Comte Armand, [569]Faiveley Nuits St. Georges, [646] Faiveley Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marechale, [383]Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques, 365Fourrier Griottes Chambertin Vielle Vignes, [386]Roumier Bonnes Mares, 369Roumier Chambolle Musigny les Cras, 372

2000Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes, [73]Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant Marey Monge, [62]Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache, 65Louis Jadot, [570]Roumier Chambolle Musigny les Cras, 373

2001Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes, [73]Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant Marey Monge, 63, Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache, 66Domaine de la Romanee Conti Montrachet, 72Mommesin Clos de Tart, 389

2002Comte Armand, [569]Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux, 51Domaine de la Romanee Conti Grands Echezeaux, 55Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant, 61Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache, 67Faiveley Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marechale, [383]Fourrier Griottes Chambertin Vielle Vignes, [386]O. Leflaive Saint Aubin En Remilly, [645]

2003Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant Marey Monge, [62]

2004Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes, [73]Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg, 58Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache, 68, 69Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant, 357Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vielle Vignes, 392

2005Comte Armand, [569]Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny le Amoureuses, 363Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny, 361Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux, 52Domaine de la Romanee Conti Grands Echezeaux, 56Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg, 59Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Vielle Vignes, 384Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Vielles Vignes, 385Groffier Bonnes Mares, 366Louis Jadot Pommard, [570]Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeo, [374]Mugneret Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots, [374]Roumier Bonnes Mares, 370Roumier Chambolle Musigny, [371]Roumier Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Charlotte Dumay, 396Roumier Hospices de Beaune Volany Cuvee Blondeau, 397Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares, 358Vougeraie Clos Vougeot, 398

2006Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux, 53Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg, 60Domaine de la Romanee Conti Vosne Romanee Cuvee Duvault Blochet, 70Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle Musigny Les Cras, 356H. Lignier Clos de la Roche, 367Meo Camuzet Echezeaux Les Rouges du Bas, 368

Roumier Chambolle Musigny, [371]Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares, 359

2007Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares, 360Comte de Vogue Musigny, 364Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux, 54Roulot Hospices de Beaune Meursault Genevrieres Cuvee Baudot, 394, 395

LARGE FORMATFaiveley Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marechale, [383]Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques, 365Fourrier Griottes Chambertin Vielle Vignes, [386]Mommesin Clos de Tart, 389Roumier Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Charlotte Dumay, 396Roulot Hospices de Beaune Meursault Genevrieres Cuvee Baudot, 394, 395Vougeraie Clos Vougeot, 398

MARC AND FINE OF BURGUNDY

1948Jacoulet Fine, [401]

1949Gaunoux Vieux Marc, [401]Jacoulet Fine, [401]

1950Jacoulet Fine, [401]

1966Gaunoux Vieux Marc, [401]

1978Gaunoux Vieux Fine, [400]Gaunoux Vieux Fine de Bourgogne Eau de Vie, [400]

1979Delagrange Vieux Marc, [400]

1982Rousseau Vieux Fine, [400]Rousseau Vieuz Marc, [400]

WHITE BURGUNDY

1981Delagrange Bachelet Chassagne Montrachet les Caillerets, 504

1986Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne, [647]

1989Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Marquis Laguiche, 660

1992F. Jobard Meursault En La Barre, 388

1996Deleger Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot, [629]

1997B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets, [391]B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Embrazees, [391]B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot, [391]B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Vide Bourse, [391]

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Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche, 352

2000JN Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet les Caillerets, 387W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, 132

2002B. Morey et Fils Chassagne Montrachet les Embrazees, 90Comtes Lafon JN Gagnard Batard Montrachet, [140]J.M. Boillot Puligny Montrache, 131W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir, 139, W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bourgros Cote de Bouguerots, 135W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bourgros, 136W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, 133W. Fevre Chablis Les Preuses, 137

2004Comtes Lafon Meursault, [140]Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, [140]W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, 134W. Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses, 138

2005Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne, 658Vogue Bourgogne Blanc, [374]

LARGE FORMATB. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets, [391]B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Embrazees, 90, [391]B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot, [391]B. Morey Chassagne Montrachet Vide Bourse, [391] JN Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet les Caillerets, 387 Rapet Corton Charlemagne, 393

RHONE

1983Guigal Brune et Blonde, [344]*Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage La Chappelle, 678

1985JL Chave Hermitage, 339*

1986Guigal La Mouline, 76Guigal La Turque, [80]

1987Guigal La Mouline, 77Guigal La Turque, [80]

1988Guigal Brune et Blonde, [344]*Guigal La Landonne, [74]

1989Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne, [344]*Guigal La Mouline, [78]

1990Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne, [344]*Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve, 681

1991Guigal Hermitage, [639]

Guigal La Landonne, [74]Guigal La Turque, [80]Jaboulet Hermitage, [638]M. Chapoutier Cote Rotie La Mordoree, [633]

1993Guigal La Mouline, [79]Guigal La Turque, [80]

1994Guigal La Landonne, [74]

1995Guigal La Landonne, [75]Jaboulet Aine La Chappelle, [629]

1996Guigal La Landonne, [75]Guigal La Mouline, [79]

1997Guigal Hermitage, [627]

1998Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, 679Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale, 402

2000Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo, 178Guigal Hermitage, 171Guigal La Landonne, [75]Guigal La Mouline, [79]Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape, 403

2001Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, 155, [344]*Chateau Grillet (Neyret-Gachet) Vin Blanc, 573Guigal Hermitage Rouge Ex Voto, 172Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf de Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, 182

2003Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape, 160Delas Freres La Landonne, 167Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vielles Vignes, 175Guigal Emitage Rouge, Ex Voto, 680 Guigal Hermitage Blanc Ex Voto, 173M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon, 157 Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, 183

2004Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape cuvee Reserve, 179

2005Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, [572]Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape, 161Clos du Caillou Reserve Chateauneuf du Pape, 271Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus-Ex Machina, 163Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous, 166Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois, 177Guigal La Landonne, 168Guigal La Mouline, 169Guigal La Turque, 170Guigal Hermitage Blanc Ex Voto, 174 Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve

Le Clos du Caillou, 162Les Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire Brunel, 156 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Rouge, 158M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon, 159Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de mon Aieul, 180Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, 184

2006Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, [572]Clos de Papes Chateauneuf du Pape, 270Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de mon Aieul, 181

2007Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, [572]Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina, 164Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous, 165Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vielles Vignes, 176

LARGE FORMATBeaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, 679Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, [572]Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape, 161

GERMANY

1959JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr TBA, 532

1983Schritz Nietteler Rochusfels Elbling, [533]

1985Friedrich Altenkirch Lorcher Krone Riesling Kabinett, [533]Joh. Flick & Son Bornheimer Adelberg Auslese, [533]Langwerth von Simmern Kellerei Eltviller Erbacher Marcobrunn, [533]

1986Hans Muth Mettenheimer Goldberg Kerner Spatlese, [533]

1989Dr. Burklin Wolf Riesling TBA Rheinpfalz, [647]

ALSACE

1999Kracher Welschriesling TBA Number 8, [643]

2001Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 375eme Anniversaire, 186

LOIRE

1999P. Delesvaux Coteaux de Layon Selection de Grains Nobles, 185A

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2005Didier Dageneau Pur Sang Fume de Pouilly, 185 Nicolas Joly Savennieres Coulee de Serrant Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, [571]

2008D. Daguenau Pouilly Fume Silex, [571]

MADEIRA

1964Justino’s Malmsey Madeira, 693A, 494

SPAIN

1959Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserve, [647]

1975Reserva 904 La Rioja Alta, [637]

1985Valdemar Reserve, 540, 539

1989Vega Sicilia Unico, [641]

1995Vega Sicilia Tinta Valbuena, [629]

1999Dominio de Pingus Pingus, 91San Vicente Rioja, [629]

2000Alvaro Palacio L’Ermita, 95Dominio de Pingus Pingus, 92Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja, [645]

2001Aalto P.S., 202

2002Numanthia Termanthia, 96

2003 Benjamin Romeo Contador, [210]El Nido Clio, 206

2004Aalto P.S., 203Alion, 576Benjamin Romeo Contador, [210]Benjamin Romeo La Vina De Andres Romeo Liende, 211Clos Mogador, 204Dominio de Pingus Pingus, 93El Nido Clio, 207 Mas Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles, 205 Numanthia Termes, [281]Numanthia Termes Numanthia, 208Numanthia Termes Termanthia, 209

2005Dominio de Pingus Pingus, 94 Numanthia Numanthia, [281]

ITALY

1952Ruffino Chianti Ducale Riserva Pontassieve, [681A]

1959Ruffino Chianti Ducale Riserva Pontassieve, [681A]

1969Guerrieri Rizzardi Amarone Recioto Della Valpolicella, [344]*

1977Tomassi Amarone, [629]

1978Antichi Poderi Marchesi di barolo Riserva, [634]Vietti Barolo, [344]*

1982Ceretto Bricco Rocche Barolo Brunate, 536, 537, 538Lungarotti Rubesco, [632]

1985Vietti Barolo, [344]*

1988Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino, [344]*Vietti Barbera Scarone, [344]*

1989Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, 82 1990Gaja Sori Tilden, 192

1993Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, [629]Mondavi/Frescobaldi Luce Tuscany, [651]

1994Mondavi/Frescobaldi Luce Tuscany, [651]

1995Gaja Barbaresco, [344]*Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, 545

1996Ceretto Barbaresco Bricco Asili, [272]Ceretto Barbaresco Bruante, 273Gaja Sori Tildin, 376Mondavi/Frescobaldi Luce Tuscany, [651]P. Antico Brunello, [645]Roberto Voerzio Barolo Brunate, [279] Roberto Voerzio La Serra, [279]

1997Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi, 276Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Antico, [280]Brunello di Montalcino Siro Pacenti, [280]Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili, [201]Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de’Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 188Ceretto Barbaresco Asili Bernadot, [272]Ceretto Barolo Brunate, 274Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo, [275]Gaja Sori Tildin, 83, 377Gaja Sperss, 193Gromis (Gaja) Barolo Conteisa Cerequio, [201]Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva, 196Roberto Voerzio Barolo Brunate, [279]Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia, 198A

1998Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Nrich Ronchi, 277Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo, [275]

Giacosa Barbaresco, 378Giacosa Barolo, 379Roberto Voerzio La Serra, [279]Sassicaia, [645] Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 380

1999Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi, 278Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo, [275]Fanti Brunello di Montalcino, 189Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Gran Bussia, 575

2000Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montalcino 25th Anniversary, 187 Brunello di Montalcino Altero, [280]Brunello di Montalcino Veldicava, [280]Gaia & Rey, [629]Paolo Scavino Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata, 197

2001Brunello di Montalcino Siro Pacenti, [280]Brunello di Montalcino Veldicava, [280] Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba, 194 Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico, 190, 191Gaja Barbaresco, 375Gaja Sori Tildin, 84Gaja Sperss, 81La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore, 198 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia, 199Tua Rita Giustro di Notri, 200

2002Casa Alle Vacche Vin Santo del Chianti, [645]

2003Alion, [571] Gaja Sperss, 546Sassicaia, 547Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia, 548

2004Ornellaia Masseto, 85Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino, 195Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, 90

2005Ornellaia Masseto, 86, 87

2006 Ornellaia Masseto, 88, 89

LARGE FORMATAlbino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi, 276, 278Ceretto Barbaresco Bricco Asili, [272]Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, 545Gaja Sperss, 81Ornellaia Masseto, 87, 89

SOUTH AMERICA

2004Catena Zapata Nicloas Catena Zapata, 212 Cousina Macul Lota, 99

2005Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata, 213

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AUSTRALIA

1980Penfolds Grange, [638]

1992Three Rivers Dry Grown Shiraz Barossa Valley Bushvines, 411

1995Penfolds Grange Shiraz, 408

1996Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz, 405Penfolds Grange, [103]

1997Torbreck Run Rig, [415]Wild Duck Creek Estate Duck Muck Heathcote, 416

1998Penfolds Grange, 225Yalumba Shiraz The Reserve, [232]

1999Penfolds Grange, [103]

2000Wild Duck Creek Estate Shiraz Duck Much Heathcote, [417]

2001Chris Ringland (formerly Three Rivers) Shiraz, 704A D’Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm, 216Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz, 406Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz, 407Penfolds Grange, 101Philips Integrity, 409 Torbreck Descendant, [415]Torbreck Run Rig, 412Yalumba Shiraz The Octavius, [232]

2002Clarendon Hills Grenache Romas, 215E & E Black Pepper Estate Shiraz, 217Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz, [219] Integrity Shiraz, 410Shirvington McLaren Vale Shiraz, [645]Torbreck Run Rig, 413Torbreck The Factor, [415]Torbreck The Factor Shiraz, 229Wild Duck Creek Estate Shiraz Duck Much Heathcote, [417]

2003Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz, [219]Greenock Creek Seven Acres Shiraz, 100Kalleske Shiraz Greenock, [221]Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M., [223]Mitolo Shiraz Reiver, [223]Penfolds Grange, 102The Standish Wine Company The Standish Shiraz, [228] Torbreck Les Amis Grenache, 414Torbreck Run Rig, 230

2004Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M., [223]The Standish Wine Company The Relic Shiraz/Viognier, [228]Torbeck Run Rig Shiraz, [231]Torbreck Les Amis Grenache, [231]Torbreck The Descendant, [231]Torbreck The Factor, [231]

2005Clarendon Hills Piggott Range, 714Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz, 404, 218 Kalleske Shiraz Greenock, [221]Massena The 11th Hour Shiraz, 222Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love, 224Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz, 214 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz, 226, 227

2006 Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz, 220 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love, [224]Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove, [224]

LARGE FORMATGlaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz, 220

CALIFORNIA

1974Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, 105Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Vintage Alexander Valley, [633]

1978Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, [639]Stag’s Leap SLV Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

1979Opus One, [345]*

1980Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelley Meadow, [345]*Opus One, 340*, [345]*, [704]Red Rock Terrace, [345]*

1981Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelley Meadow, [345]*

1982Beaulieu Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, [631]Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, [345]*Opus One, 702, [704]

1983Opus One, [704]

1984 Chateau Montelena Napa, [343]*Opus One, [704]Pine Ridge Rutherford Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon, [634] Silver Oak Alexander Valley, [634] Stag’s Leap Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Merlot, [634]

1985Caymus Special Selection Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 699Opus One, 703

1986 Chateau Montelena Napa, [343]*Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, [344]*Phelps Insignia, [345]*Stag’s Leap SLV Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

1987 Chateau Montelena Napa, [343]*Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

1988 Beaulieu George de Latour Private Reserve, [715]Chateau Montelena Napa, [343]*Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, 341*

1989 Chateau Montelena Napa, [343]*Silver Oak Bonny’s Vineyard, [281A]

1990 Chateau Montelena Napa, [343]*Dominus Estate, 696 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Groth Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Pahlmeyer Caldwell Vineyard, [345]*Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz, [345]*Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

1991Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard, 239Dominus Napnook, 697Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, [345]*Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, [109]

1992Stag’s Leap Cask 23, [345]*Chabot Vineyard, [345]*Dominus, 698 Opus One, [345]*Phelps Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Stag’s Leap SLV Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

1993Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Chateau Montelena Estate, [343]*Montelena Estate, [715]Opus One, [645], [715]Phelps Insignia, [638]Silver Oak Bonny’s Vineyard, [281A]

1994Caymus Special Selection Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Groth Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Silver Oak Bonny’s Vineyard, [281A]

1995Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Far Niente, [638]La Jota Howell Mountain, [344]*Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Montelena Estate, [715]Opus One, [108]Silver Oak Bonny’s Vineyard, [281A]

1996Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Opus One, [627]Silver Oak Bonny’s Vineyard, [281A]

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Silver Oak Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [638]Turley Aida Vineyard Petite Syrah, [712]Turley Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah, [707] Turley Whitney Tennessee Vineyard Zinfandel, [711]

1997Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 104Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour, 233Caymus Special Selection, [715]David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147, [694B]Dominus, [714]Harlan Estate, 699AJos. Phelps Insignia, 249Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Cairn, [282]Opus One, [108], [627]Shafer Hillside Select, 113Silver Oak Bonny’s Vineyard, [281A]Turley Aida Vineyard Petite Syrah, [712] Turley Aida Vineyard Zinfandel, [712] Turley Grist Vineyard Zinfandel, [711]Turley Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah, 705Turley Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel, 706Turley Moore ‘Earthquake’ Vineyards Zinfandel, [711]Turley Old Vines Costa County Zinfandel, 708Turley Rattlesnake Acres Petite Syrah, [709]Turley Tofanelli Vineyard Zinfandel, 710Turley Zinfandel Black Sears Vineyard, [713]Turley Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard, [713]Turley Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard, [713]Von Strasser Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

1998Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Opus One, [645], [715]Screaming Eagle, 111Turley Dogtown Vineyard Zinfandel, [711]Turley Duarte Vineyard, [714]Turley Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah, [707]Turley Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel, [711] Turley Old Vines Zinfandel, [711] Turley Pringle Family Vineyard, [711]Turley Rattlesnake Acres Petite Syrah, [709]

1999Dominus, [714]Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard, 700Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, [714] La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon 18th Anniversary, 701Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Carpenter Vineyard, [282]Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Cairn, [282]Phelp’s Insignia, [715]Turley Alexander Valley Vineyard 101 Zinfandel, [711] Turley Dogtown Vineyard Zinfandel, [711] Turley Duarte Vineyard, [714]Turley Grist Vineyard Zinfandel, [711] Turley Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah, [707]Turley Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel, [711]Turley Moore ‘Earthquake’ Vineyard Zinfandel, [711]Turley Old Vines Zinfandel, [711] Turley Pringle Family Vineyard Zinfandel, [711]Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 258

2000Caymus Special Selection Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*Shafer Relentless, [259]Sine Qua Non In Flagrante Syrah, 284Stag’s Leap Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, [345]*

2001Bond Harlan Matriarch, [234]Chappellet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate, [259]Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 236, 237 David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147, [694B]Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay, [354]Neiman Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Caldwell Vineyard, [247]Newton Chardonnay Unfiltered, [248]Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, 250Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, [252]Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard, 254Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, [109]Sine Qua Non On Your Toes Syrah, 286Viader Proprietary Red, [259]

2002Amuse Bouche Merlot, [353]Bond Harlan Matriarch, [234]Caymus Special Selection, 235Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay, [354]Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard, 245Marcassin Pinot Noir Three Sisters, 246Neiman Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Caldwell, [247]Newton Chardonnay Unfiltered, [248]Opus One, [345]*Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, [252]Ramey Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard, 253Ridge Monte Bello, [110]Robert Foley Claret, 241Sine Qua Non Heart Chorea Syrah, 283Sine Qua Non Just for the Love of it Syrah, 285

2003DuMOL Pinot Noir Ryan Green Valley, 239AHeitz Martha’s Vineyard, [715]Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay, [354]Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay, [345]*L’Aventure Cote-a-Cote Estate, [244]Opus One, [345]*Screaming Eagle, 112Sine Qua Non Li’l E Grenache, [290]Sine Qua Non Papa Syrah, [290]Sine Qua Non The Inaugural Eleven Confessions Vineyard Estate Grenache, 289

2004Amuse Bouche Merlot, [353]Beaulieu Georges de Latour, [345]*Blankiet, [716]David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147, 694A, [694B] Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill, 695Flowers Pinot Noir Camp Meeting Ridge, [240]Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay, [354]Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, 243Merus Cabernet Sauvignon,[716]Ridge Monte Bello, [110]Robert Foley Claret, [241], [242]Shafer Vineyard Hillside Select, 114, [716]Sine Qua Non Covert Fingers, [291]

Sine Qua Non Into the Dark Grenache, [291]Sine Qua Non Ode to E, [291]Sine Qua Non Poker Face, [291]Sloan, 257Staglin Family Vineyards Cabernet, 115

2005Flowers Pinot Noir Camp Meeting Ridge, [240]Hundred Acre Ark, 106Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay, [354]L’Aventure Estate Cuvee, [244]Pax Cellars Cuvee Christine Syrah, [251]Pax Cellars Cavee Moriah, [251] Pax Cellars The Terraces Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah, [251]Pax Cellars Walker Vine Hill Syrah, [251]Ridge Montebello, 255Robert Foley Petite Sirah, [242]Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer CCS To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, [256]Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer T6 To-Kaoln Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, [256]Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer To-Kaoln Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, [256]Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203 2A Grenache, [292]

2006Copain James Berry Vineyard Syrah, 238Kayli Morgan Hundred Acre, 107Kistler Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay, [354]L’Aventure Estate Cuvee, 244

2007Amuse Bouche Merlot, [353]Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay, 355Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon, 577, 578

LARGE FORMAT Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 104Blankiet, [716]David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147, 694AHeitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 699 Opus One, 340*, [108], [715] Ridge Monte Bello, [110] Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, [109]Shafer Hillside Select, 113Sine Qua Non In Flagrante Syrah, 284Staglin Family Vineyards Cabernet, 115

NORTHWEST

1998Quilceda Creek, [714]

1999Archery Summit Pinot Noir Red Hill Estate, [260]

2000Archery Summit Pinot Noir Red Hill Estate, [260]

2001Archery Summit Pinot Noir Red Hill Estate, [260]

2002Archery Summit Pinot Noir Red Hill Estate, [260]

2003Sine Qua Non Omega Oregon Pinot Noir, [290]Sine Qua Non Omega Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir, 287, 288

2005Sine Qua Non Over & Out Oregon Pinot Noir, [292]

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2006K Vintners Royal City Syrah, [716]

LARGE FORMATSine Qua Non Omega Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir, 288

ARMAGNAC

NVBaron de Lafite Reserve Armagnac

1908Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre), 516

1910Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre), 517, 518

1912Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre), 519

1919Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre) 1919, 520, 521, 522

1928Domaine de Jouanda (Robert Poyferre), 523

1946Chateau de Ravignon, 524

1947Domaine Lasgraves (H et JL Farbos), 511

1949Domaine Lasgraves (H et JL Farbos), 512, 513, 514

1951Domaine Lasgraves (H et JL Farbos), 515

PORT

1926A Pereira du Fonseca Finest Reserve Port, 686A

1937Quinta do Noval Old Tawny Port, 687

1945Graham, 541

1948Graham, 429

1950Silva Quinta do Noval, 430

1960Ferreia, [639], [494]

1963Sandeman, 542Warre, [496]

1966Quinta do Noval, [497], [689]Taylor Fladgate, 97

1970Quinta do Noval, [648]

1975Quinta do Noval, 688

1977Fonseca, 686Warre, 544

1983Grahams, [693]Taylor Fladgate, 543Taylors Fladgate, [693]Warres, [693]

1985Dows, [693]Taylor Fladgate, 98Warre, [496]

1994Cockburn, [693] Fonseca Vintage, [692]Grahams, [693]Quinta do Noval, [689]Taylor Fladgate Vintage, [692]Warres [693]

1996Quinta do Noval, [647]

1997Quinta do Noval Nacional, 690

2003Quinta do Noval, 691

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Collection of Wines

Your Wines

Lower Falls Wine Co. will endeavor to release or transport your wine to you as quickly as possible. The inherent nature of fine wine – particularly aged bottles – requires that due care be taken in its storage and transport. We request your partnership in making sure no harm arises during storage, collection or transportation. We may offer suggestions as to the best course of action to safeguard your purchase. Fees charged are only to recover associated costs and are not intended to create a profit center from the act of getting your wines to you.

Pick-up of Wines

Complimentary collection is available by prior arrangement only at:

Lower Falls Wine Co.2366 Washington Street (Rt. 16)Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

Please schedule your pick up by contacting Lauren Collins at Lower Falls Wine Co., 617-332-3000, [email protected], or www.lowerfallswine.com, a minimum of seventy-two hours in advance. Full payment of all applicable charges must be received prior to the release of any goods. Wines will only be released to those over 21 years of age. Proof of age will be required.

Issues with Regard to Transportation

All bidders should make themselves aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states with regard to the importation of alcoholic beverages which have been purchased at auction and transported into any states jurisdiction. All buyers have the sole responsibility to research, understand and comply with all permit or license requirements before collection or transport of purchases occurs. Neither Skinner Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. is responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of any bidder. Lower Falls Wine will facilitate, where able, in the making of arrangements for the buyer on their behalf. Bidders are strongly urged to understand the individual state statutes with regard to importation prior to participation in any auction to insure compliance with said statutes.

Local Delivery

Lower Falls Wine Co. will deliver within Metro west Boston at no charge. We will deliver for a fee inside Route 495. One case, $29 Two to four cases, $19 per case Five or more cases, $14 per caseBuyers arranging Massachusetts delivery outside of Route 495 should inquire as to the fees for delivery. Deliveries are made Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Delivery will usually occur within one week of your request. All fees associated with delivery must be paid in advance of delivery. We reserve the right to (re)package wines if deemed necessary for a nominal fee. Wines will only be delivered to, and must be signed for by, someone over 21 years of age.

Splits

Any lot that is split for either pick-up or delivery will be subject to a nominal charge.

Storage

Complimentary storage of any purchases will not exceed forty-five days past the auction date. All uncollected lots will be charged $100 per month (or fraction thereof). Purchases in excess of ten lots will be subject to a fee of a minimum of $250 per month. Lower Falls Wine Co. will not be liable for wines fourteen (14) days after auction date.

All inquires with regard to collection or delivery should be addressed to Lower Falls Wine Co. at 617-332-3000.

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1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria.

2. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc., below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event, and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, or description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in.

4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age.

5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

6. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, good check, or wire transfers, payable in U.S. dollars. Checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing the check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee.

7. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery.

Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines)

10. A premium equal to 21.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the final bid over $200,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale.

12. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02204.

Revised October 2, 2009

Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co.Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines

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