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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2956BBoston
November 9, 2016 06:00 PMCalender
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Chateau Latour 2003, 6 magnums (owc)

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$8,610$7,000
Auction: Fine Wines - 2956BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 09, 2016 6:00PM

Description:

ChateauLatour2003
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
"Administrator Frederic Engerer says the 2003 is 'the sexiest Latour ever made.' He also described it as 'the 1990 without any brettanomyces.' I loved this wine from the barrel and was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a small quantity, enjoying every bottle I have had. A profound example of Chateau Latour, the full-bodied, opulent 2003 is already performing well at age eleven, which is somewhat atypical. The pH is a relatively high 3.8, which also indicates low acidity. The wine is very ripe, but not over-ripe, offers great freshness, and lots of creme de cassis and camphor as well as hints of blackberries and chocolate. Dense, thick and unctuously textured, this staggering Latour is undeniably the most sumptuous, opulent wine made here since the 1982 or 1961. Drink it over the next two decades." R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 08/14
6 magnums (owc)
Estimate $6,000-8,000


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Keywords

Frederic Engerer