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Provenance
From the Cellar of a Massachusetts Collector
Selections from a Boston Cellar
Bordeaux Highlights from a North Shore Collection
Cellar Trimming from a long-time friend of Skinner
From a Broad and Deep Wellesley Cellar
Please Note:
Quotes cited as R. Parker used by permission of Robert Parker.
Quotes cited as Burghound used by permission of Allen Meadows.
Quotes cited as Wine Spectator used by permission of Wine Spectator .
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Shift through the register of left bank Bordeaux
classifications in both standard and larger
format bottles, then make an about face to Napa.
Maintained in pristine cellar conditions and removed
by Skinner staff.
1
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac
u: into neck
“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 for TWA, 100
pts. 01/98
1 bottle
$700-1,000
2Chateau Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er Cru Classe
u: five into neck, one bottom neck
“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 sensationaleffort, it is one of the legendary wines made
at Chateau Margaux.” R. Parker for TWA, 100
pts. 06/09
6 bottles
$4,000-5,000
3
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
u: bottom neck
“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, andfinish 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 for TWA,
100 pts. 06/09
1 bottle
$700-1,000
4
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
u: very top shoulder, very slightly protruding
corks, lightly scuffed label
“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 improved
so have no alternative but concede perfection.Drink now to 2045+.” L. Perrotti-Brown for
TWA, 100 pts. 05/09
2 bottles
$1,200-1,600
5
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
u: into neck
2 bottles
$500-700
6
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1986St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe
u: four into neck, one bottom neck, wrinkled
capsules
5 bottles
$500-750
7
Chateau Gruaud Larose 1982St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
“A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth
quality in this vintage, the 1982 Gruaud Larose
remains a youngster. A broodingly dense,
thick, unctuously textured, inky/plum/garnet/
purple color offers up scents of beef blood,
steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and
underbrush. One of the most concentrated
wines of the vintage (as well as one of themost concentrated Bordeaux’s I have ever
tasted), it is a huge, full-bodied, weighty, rich
wine whose tannins are getting silkier and
silkier. It appears set for another 30-40 years
of life. This behemoth is a singularly profound
example of Gruaud Larose that continues
to justify its legendary status. Anticipated
maturity: now-2050.” R. Parker for TWA, 98
pts. 06/09
2 bottles
$600-800
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Chateau Gruaud Larose 1986St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck, one very slightly protruding cork
worn capsules, one scuffed label
R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 01/03
2 magnums
$400-600
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Chateau Gruaud Larose 1986St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck, lightly worn capsules
“Still tasting as if it were only 7-8 years
of age, the dense, garnet/purple-colored
1986 Gruaud-Larose is evolving at a
glacier pace. The wine still has mammothstructure, tremendous reserves of fruit and
concentration, and a finish that lasts close to a
minute. The wine is massive, very impressively
constituted, with still some mouth-searing
tannin to shed. Decanting of one to two
hours in advance seems to soften it a bit,
but this is a wine that seems to be almost
immortal in terms of its longevity. It is a great
Medoc classic, and certainly one of the most
magnificent Gruaud-Larose ever made.” R.
Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 01/03
6 bottles
$600-900
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Chateau Gruaud Larose 2000St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 94 pts. 06/10
6 bottles
$425-600
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Chateau Lascombes 2003Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 94 pts. 08/14
9 bottles
$350-550
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Chateau Lascombes 2004Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe
6 bottles
$250-350
13
Chateau Lascombes 2005Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe
6 bottles
$300-450
14
Chateau Lascombes 2005Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe
3 magnums
$300-450
15
Chateau Leoville Barton 1990St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
5 bottles
$450-650
16
Chateau Leoville Barton 1990St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
3 magnums
$600-900
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Chateau Leoville Barton 2000St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 06/10
12 bottles
$900-1,500
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Chateau Leoville Barton 2000St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 06/10
6 bottles
$450-750
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Chateau Leoville Barton 2005St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
6 bottles
$350-550
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Chateau Montrose 1990St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
“The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,
32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was
harvested between September 14 and
October 3. The spring was cold, yet summer
was extremely hot and dry—one of the hottest
vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no
rain fell in September served as a catalyst to
get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some
bottles of this wine have a definite brettpopulation that gives off the notes of sweaty
horses, but this one did not. The ones I have
had from my cellar—where I have had it
frequently—are quite pure and clean. I suspect
that the brett population is in all of them, but
unless the wine hits some heat along the
transportation route or in storage, the wine
will not show any brett. This one tasted at the
chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my
cellar, have been pristine and not showing the
sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence
in brett populations that have flourished in
the bottle because of external temperatures.
This wine has an incredibly complex nose of
spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur,scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-
bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity
and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity.
The wine should continue to drink well for
at least another 30 or more years, but it is
showing secondary nuances in the perfume.
The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad,
savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-
time modern legends from Bordeaux as well
as Chateau Montrose.” R. Parker for TWA,
100 pts. 08/14
6 bottles
$2,700-3,900
21Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: five into neck, one bottom neck
R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/97
6 bottles
$800-1,000
22
Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/97
1 magnum
$300-450
23
Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1990Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
“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 surprisedto see it last another two decades or more.”
R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/09
6 bottles
$1,000-1,500
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1990Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/09
3 magnums
$1,200-1,800
25
Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2000Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
“This is one of the great wines of the vintage,
and certainly a candidate for one of the
finest wines made at this estate under
the management of Christian Seeley and
proprietor AXA. Showing incredibly well at
two tastings of 2000s, the wine has a dense
bluish/purple color and a beautiful nose of
incense, melted asphalt, and creme de cassis
as well as hints of new saddle leather and
licorice. It is superbly concentrated and very
pure, with excellent texture and opulence.
The acidity seems low, the tannin high but
well-integrated. This is a compelling 2000 thatis just closing in on its window of maturity and
should stay there for at least 20 or more years.
Bravo!” R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/10
9 bottles
$1,200-1,600
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1982Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck, lightly scuffed capsule, lightly
scuffed label
R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 06/09
1 magnum
$1,000-1,500
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 1986Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
6 bottles
$800-1,000
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 2000Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/10
5 bottles
$600-900
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Chateau d’Issan 2005Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe
“The more serious grand vin twin, the 2005d’Issan, has a stunning nose of spring flowers,
blackcurrant and blue/black fruits galore,
and an impressively opaque dark plum/
purple color. With a rich, concentrated and
pure mouthfeel, wonderfully sweet tannin,
full-bodied density and richness, but elegance
in abundance, this is a stunner, and one of the
great Margaux of the vintage. Drink it now and
over the next 20 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 96
pts. 06/15
3 magnums
$400-500
30
Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 2005Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe
“A beautiful wine, once again, from this
property that has been on a superb qualitative
roll for several decades. Dense ruby/purple
with notes of graphite, background oak,
youthful crème de cassis and blackberry fruit
as well as a floral underpinning, it is medium
to full-bodied, textured, rich and impressive.
Still in a somewhat adolescent stage, it should
hit full maturity in another 2-3 years and last
at least two decades.” R. Parker for TWA, 96
pts. 06/15
6 bottles
$500-750
31
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2003St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe
one stained label
“This fully mature, gorgeous 2003 Branaire
Ducru possesses silky tannins, lots of cedary,
spice box, floral, black cherry, forest floor and
velvety leather-like notes, full body, and an
opulent, complex yet elegant style. A beauty
of complexity, richness and finesse, it should
continue to drink well for another 5-6 years.”
R. Parker for TWA, 94 pts. 08/14
6 bottles
$250-350
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Chateau Talbot 1986St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe
u: four bottom neck, two very top shoulder,
lightly scuffed labels
R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 01/03
6 bottles
$425-650
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Chateau Talbot 1990St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
2 magnums
$300-400
34
Chateau Talbot 2000St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe
12 bottles $600-900
35
Chateau Lynch Bages 1989Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
“The 1989 has taken forever to shed i ts
formidable tannins, but what a great vintage
of Lynch Bages! I would rank it at the top of
the pyramid although the 1990, 2000, and
down the road, some of the more recent
vintages such as 2005, 2009 and 2010
should come close to matching the 1989’s
extraordinary concentration and undeniable
aging potential. Its dense purple color reveals
a slight lightening at the edge and the stunning
bouquet offers classic notes of creme de
cassis, subtle smoke, oak and graphite.
Powerful and rich with some tannins still to
shed at age 22, it is still a young adolescent
in terms of its evolution and will benefit from
another 4-5 years of cellaring. It should prove
to be a 50 year wine.” R. Parker for TWA, 99+
pts. 08/11
6 bottles
$1,500-2,100
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Chateau Lynch Bages 1989Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
u: into neck, nicked label
R. Parker for TWA, 99+ pts. 08/11
1 magnum
$500-700
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Chateau Lynch Bages 1990Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
u: two into neck, one very top shoulder
“This magnificent Lynch Bages has been
drinking well since the day it was released and
it continues to go from strength to strength.
The biggest, richest, fullest-bodied Lynch
Bages until the 2000, the fully mature 1990
exhibits an unbelievably explosive nose of
black currants, cedarwood, herbs and spice.
The majestic, classically Bordeaux aromatics
are followed by a full-bodied, voluptuously
textured, rich, intense wine with superb purity
as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and
sweetness. This beauty should continue to
provide immense pleasure over the next 15+
years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 08/11
3 bottles
$600-900
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Chateau Lynch Bages 1990Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 08/11
3 magnums
$1,200-1,800
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Chateau Lynch Bages 2000Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
“Beginning to open magnificently, the
still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a
blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis,
graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety
tannins that have resolved themselves
beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine
is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable
purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined
with elegance. One of the all-time great
examples of Lynch Bages, the 2000 is just
beginning to drink well yet promises to last for
another 20-25+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 97
pts. 08/11
12 bottles
$1,500-2,400
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Chateau Lynch Bages 2000Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 08/11
3 bottles
$400-600
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Chateau Pontet Canet 2005Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
one wrinkled label
“Possibly the youngest wine of all the 2005
Médocs in terms of its evolution, at age 10
the inky purple 2005 Pontet-Canet tastes
more like a two-year-old wine. Loads of
pure blueberry, blackberry and cassis fruit
are present along with a hint of licorice and
background oak. It is full-bodied, ripe, and
excruciatingly fresh, vigorous and exuberant.
This is a tour de force, and a sensational effort
that rivals the first growths. Give it another
5-10 years of cellaring, and drink it over the
following 30-40 years.” R. Parker for TWA,
97+ pts. 06/15
6 bottles
$400-600
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Chateau Pontet Canet 2006Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
“The 2006 is a wine to stockpile, especially
for those in their thirties and forties as it
needs another decade to reach maturity,
after which it should keep for 30+ years. This
vineyard, just south of Mouton Rothschild,
has produced an opaque bluish/purple-
colored 2006 with an extraordinarily pure
nose of graphite, charcoal, sweet creme
de cassis, and a hint of scorched earth.
Incredible concentration, stunning richness,and a 60-second finish result in a wine that
transcends the vintage as well as this estate’s
1855 classification. This enormously endowed,
modern day classic is a legend in the making.
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050+.” R. Parker
for TWA, 95+ pts. 02/09
12 bottles
$700-1,000
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Chateau La Vieille Cure 2005Fronsac
12 bottles
$350-500
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Chateau Angelus 1990St. Emilion
u: into neck
R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/09
3 bottles
$1,000-1,500
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Chateau Pipeau 2005St. Emilion
4 magnums
$150-250
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Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L’Oree 1996Northern Rhone
“It is no secret that I adore Chapoutier’s luxury
cuvee of white Hermitage called Cuvee L’Oree.
Made from 90-year old vines and microscopic
yields of 10-12 hectoliters per hectare, this
wine flirts with perfection. It is a compelling
white Hermitage. Made from 100% Marsanne,
it is as rich and multidimensional as the fullest,
most massive Montrachet money can buy.
It is unctuously textured, yet extraordinarily
and beautifully balanced. I suspect it will drinkwell early in life, and then shut down for a
few years. It should last for 4-5 decades. The
1996 possesses some of the most amazing
glycerin levels I have ever seen in a dry white
wine. In short, this wine must be tasted to be
believed.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 02/99
1 magnum
$200-300
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Beringer Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonPrivate Reserve 1991Napa
u: into neck R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/11
4 bottles
$250-350
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1991Napa
u: into neck
6 bottles
$400-575
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992
Napau: into neck
6 bottles
$425-650
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Dominus Estate 1990Napa
u: into neck, one stained label
R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/97
6 bottles
$450-750
51Dominus Estate 1991Napa
u: into neck
L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 94 pts. 11/11
7 bottles
$1,000-1,400
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Dominus Estate 1992Napa
u: into neck
6 bottles
$450-650
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Dominus Estate 1992Napa
u: into neck 3 magnums
$500-700
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Robert Mondavi Cabernet SauvignonReserve Vertical1987 (2 bts) u: one bottom neck, one verytop shoulder 1990 (5 bts) u: three into neck, one bottomneck, one very top shoulder, slightlydepressed corks, signs of old seepage1992 (5 bts) u: into neck Napa
12 bottles $500-700
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Opus One Proprietary Red 1991Napa
u: into neck, one scuffed label
3 bottles
$500-750
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 1994Napa
u: into neck
“The 1994 boasts an inky/purple color alongwith a glorious nose of black raspberries,
blackberries and black currants that is still
somewhat primary despite nearly 18 years
in bottle. The Phelps team kept this cuvee
in 100% new French oak for 28 months. Its
magnificent structure, intensity and purity
of fruit, ripeness, balance combined with
authoritative power and the magnetic appeal
of this full-bodied, Bordeaux-styled wine
are extraordinary. This amazing effort is just
coming into its best years, and should drink
well for at least another 15-20 years.” R.
Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 11/13
4 bottles
$500-700
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Napa
u: into neck
6 bottles
$350-550
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A selection of old world wines from a long-time
friend of Skinner, punctuated with a collection of
Raveneau Chablis. Removed from temperature-
controlled, custom-built home storage by Skinner
specialists. Further lots from this cellar appear in
the Fine Wines & Spirits online auction.
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Louis Roederer Cristal 2002Reims
“Seriously precocious nose with notes of
apple blossom, fresh strawberries, clotted
cream, cashews and lightly toasted hazelnuts
plus a barely detectable hint of oak. Great
concentration of apple crumble flavours with
very fine bubbles and a crisp backbone of
acid. Long creamy finish.” L. Perrotti-Brown
for TWA, 94 pts. 05/09
2 bottles
$350-500
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Chateau Leoville Barton 2005St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
3 magnums
$450-600
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Chateau Pontet Canet 2009Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
“An amazing wine in every sense, this classic,
full-bodied Pauillac is the quintessential
Pontet Canet from proprietor Alfred Tesseron,
who continues to reduce yields and farms
his vineyards biodynamically – a rarity in
Bordeaux. Black as a moonless night, the
2009 Pontet Canet offers up notes of incense,
graphite, smoke, licorice, creme de cassis
and blackberries. A wine of irrefutable purity,
laser-like precision, colossal weight and
richness, and sensational freshness, this is a
tour de force in winemaking that is capable
of lasting 50 or more years. The tannins are
elevated, but they are sweet and beautifully
integrated as are the acidity, wood and alcohol
(which must be in excess of 14%). This
vineyard, which is situated on the high plateau
of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild,
appears to have done everything perfectly
in 2009. This cuvee should shut down in
the cellar and re-open in a decade or more.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2075.” R. Parker
for TWA, 100 pts. 2012
6 magnums
$1,800-2,400
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Chateau Pontet Canet 2010Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
“An absolutely amazing wine, from grapes
harvested between the end of September
and October 17, this blend of 65% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet
Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15%
natural alcohol. It comes from one of the few
biodynamic vineyards in Bordeaux, but you
are likely to see many more, given the success
that Tesseron seems to be having at all levels,
both in his vineyards and in his fermentation/ winemaking. An astounding, compelling wine
with the classic Pauillac nose more often
associated with its cross-street neighbor,
Mouton-Rothschild, creme de cassis, there
are also some violets and other assorted
floral notes. The wine has off-the-charts
massiveness and intensity but never comes
across as heavy, overbearing or astringent.
The freshness, laser-like precision, and full-
bodied, massive richness and extract are
simply remarkable to behold and experience.
It is very easy, to become jaded tasting such
great wines from a great vintage, but it is really
a privilege to taste something as amazing as
this. Unfortunately, it needs a good decade ofcellaring, and that’s assuming it doesn’t close
down over the next few years. This is a 50- to
75-year wine from one of the half-dozen or so
most compulsive and obsessive proprietors
in all of Bordeaux. Is there anything that
proprietor Alfred Tesseron is not doing right?
Talk about an estate that is on top of its game!
Pontet-Canet’s 2010 is a more structured,
tannic and restrained version of their most
recent perfect wine, the 2009. Kudos to
Pontet-Canet!” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts.
02/13
1 magnum
$300-400
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Chateau Chasse Spleen 2005Moulis-en-Medoc
12 bottles (owc)
$350-500
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Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes 2005Cote de Beaune
“A beautifully elegant and highly complex
nose of extract of dark berry fruit that is both
elegant and complex serves as a dramatic
introduction to the big-bodied, indeed evenrobust flavors that are firm, dense and
incredibly concentrated, all wrapped in a
palate drenching finish that just oozes dry
extract and gives a velvety texture to the
unbelievably long finale. This is a wonderfully
gifted wine that has everything it needs to age
gracefully for multiple decades and it wi ll need
12 to 15 years in a cool cellar to really hit its
stride. This too is one of those ‘wow’ wines.”
Burghound, 94 pts. 04/08
4 bottles
$400-600
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Raveneau Chablis Blanchot 2009Chablis
Burghound, 93 pts. 10/11
1 bottle
$150-200
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Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 2008Chablis
Burghound, 93 pts. 10/10
1 bottle $125-175
66
Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 2011Chablis
3 bottles
$200-300
67
Raveneau Chablis Foret 2010Chablis
1 bottle
$100-150
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Raveneau Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 2010Chablis
“This is pretty much spot on with my last
review in 2012 save for the fact that it’s
evolving a bit more slowly and I have extended
the suggested initial drinking window
accordingly. That review is: Almost invisible
wood frames the pretty and impressively
complex nose of dried flower, citrus zest,
mineral reduction and tidal pool aromas. The
well-concentrated mid-palate is quite roundand supple though the focus is maintained as
there is an underlying firm spine of acidity on
the superbly intense and strikingly persistent
finish. As it often is when young, this is really
quite serious and it will require a few years to
unwind and reveal all of its potential but make
no mistake, this is going to be great in time.”
Burghound, 94 pts. 06/14
1 bottle
$150-200
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Raveneau Chablis Monts Mains 2010
Chablis1 bottle
$100-150
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Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2006Cote de Nuits
“This is also extremely floral with a reserved
nose that is an airy, spicy and ripe mélange
of red and blue pinot fruit that displays
really lovely violet and rose petal notes
that are picked up by the minerally, intense
and harmonious flavors that are beautifully
proportioned and are blessed with ample
amounts of dry extract on the essence of
pinot and explosive, energetic and hugely longyet incredible precise finish that is also built
on a base of firm minerality. This is almost
exotic in character yet everything is in beautiful
concordance. In a word, great.” Burghound,
96 pts. 01/09
1 bottle
$325-450
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Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2010Southern Rhone
“Interestingly enough, even though many of
the 2010 Perrin et Fils selections from the
southern Rhone were scheduled to be bottledright after my visit, the 2010 Beaucastel had
already been put in bottle. This is a gorgeous
wine, a classic blend of 30% Grenache, 30%
Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and
the balance the other permitted varietals in
the appellation. Deep purple, with loads of
bouquet garni, beef blood, blackberry, kirsch,
smoke and truffle, this wine is full-bodied, rich
and showing even better than it did last year.
I still think it needs 3-5 years of cellaring, and
it should last for 25-30 years, as most of the
top vintages of Beaucastel do.” R. Parker for
TWA, 95 pts. 10/12
6 bottles (owc)
$300-400
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JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr RieslingSpatlese 2002Mosel Saar Ruwer
12 bottles (oc)
$250-350
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JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr RieslingSpatlese 2005Mosel Saar Ruwer
12 bottles
$300-400
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JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr RieslingSpatlese 2007Mosel Saar Ruwer
12 bottles
$250-350
Further selections from a cellar featured in our
February 2014 auction, these lots highlight two
producers: Bruno Clair and Prince Florent de
Merode. Bruno Clair’s La Dominode vineyard was
planted in 1904 and these vineyards from Florent
de Merode now form the Corton wines of Domaine
de la Romanee Conti. Removed from custom,
temperature-controlled home storage.
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Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin LesCazetieres 1993Cote de Nuits
u: less than 0.5cm
8 bottles
$300-400
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Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin LesCazetieres 1999Cote de Nuits
5 bottles
$250-350
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Bruno Clair Savigny Les Beaune LaDominode 1993Cote de Beaune
u: less than 0.5cm, one wrinkled label
9 bottles
$275-350
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Bruno Clair Savigny Les Beaune LaDominode 1996Cote de Beaune
11 bottles
$375-550
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Bruno Clair Savigny Les Beaune LaDominode 1999Cote de Beaune
3 bottles
$125-175
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Bruno Clair Savigny Les Beaune LaDominode 2002Cote de Beaune
12 bottles
$500-700
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Prince Florent de Merode CortonBressandes 1989
Cote de Beauneu: less than 0.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels
6 bottles
$200-300
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Prince Florent de Merode CortonBressandes Vertical1988 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm, very lightly corrodedcapsule, lightly bin-soiled label1998 (1 bt)Cote de Beaune
2 bottles
$60-90
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Prince Florent de Merode Corton Renardes
1990Cote de Beaune
u: less than 0.5cm, bin-soiled labels
11 bottles
$375-550
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Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos duRoi 1990Cote de Beaune
u: eight 0.5cm or better, three 1.0cm, one1.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels
12 bottles
$1,600-2,000
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Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos duRoi 1993Cote de Beaune
u: 0.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels
8 bottles
$500-650
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Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos duRoi Vertical1983 (1 bt) u: 1.5cm, lightly bin-soiled label1989 (3 bts) u: 0.5cm, lightly bin-soiledlabels1993 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm, stained labelCote de Beaune
5 bottles
$200-300
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Mixed Prince Florent de Merode Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 1990 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm,very lightly corroded capsule, lightly bin-soiled labelPommard Clos de la Platiere 1990 (2 bts) u:one 0.5cm, one 1.0cm, bin-soiled labelsCote de Beaune
3 bottles
$150-200
Full-throttle Bordeaux: lauded vintages of first and
second growth for drinking now/then. From the
cellar of an astute collector. Stored meticulouslyin custom-built temperature-controlled cellar and
removed by Skinner specialists.
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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. Thewine 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).” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 04/01
12 bottles
$6,000-9,000
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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).” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 04/01
12 bottles
$6,000-9,000
90
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 04/01
8 bottles
$4,000-6,000
91
Chateau Margaux 1998Margaux, 1er Cru Classe
5 bottles
$1,500-2,250
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1993Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
3 bottles
$800-1,200
93
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
3 bottles
$900-1,400
94
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
6 bottles
$1,800-2,700
95
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1998St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
9 bottles
$600-900
96
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2000St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
“Along with the Medoc first growths, Leoville
Barton, Chateau Montrose, Sociando Mallet,
and a handful of other producers, Leoville Las
Cases continues to make a wine meant for
very long-term cellaring. When I did my earlier
tastings of the 2000, my projected maturity
dates were 2012-2040, but it is looking
more like 2020-2050. This full-bodied blend
of nearly 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.4%
Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc still has a
youthful ruby/purple color, notes of graphite,
kirsch liqueur, black currants, and lead pencilshavings, with good acidity, the tell-tale purity,
layered ripeness and intensity, and a profound
finish. However, with its high level of tannin
and brooding backwardness, this superb effort
needs to be forgotten for up to a decade.” R.
Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 06/10
6 bottles
$1,000-1,400
97
Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1996St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe
12 bottles
$800-1,200
98
Chateau Clerc Milon Vertical1998 (6 bts)1999 (10 bts)
2000 (1 bt)Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
17 bottles
$600-900
99
Chateau Lynch Bages 1996Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
12 bottles
$1,200-1,800
100
Chateau Pontet Canet 1996Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe
12 bottles
$600-900
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Les Forts de Latour 2000Pauillac
6 bottles
$750-1,000
102
Opus One Proprietary Red 1997Napa
5 bottles $1,000-1,500
Our June auction offered a teaser of this outstanding
collection and more lots are available in the Fine
Wines & Spirits online auction as well. Rife with
highly rated wines with a focus on Rhone and Italy,
peppered with Bordeaux and a bit of SQN as well,
just standing in this cellar made my mouth water.
Removed from a temperature-controlled, purpose-
built home cellar, this represents just a small portion
of this aficionado’s collection.
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Moet & Chandon Dom PerignonOenotheque 1990Epernay
3 bottles (owc)
$1,200-1,800
104
Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 1996Epernay
L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 96 pts. 05/11
2 bottles
$325-500
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Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon AndyWarhol 2002Epernay
3 bottles (each in oc)
$400-600
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Chateau Latour 1999Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
3 bottles $1,000-1,300
107
Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1989Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
u: into neck
R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/97
6 bottles
$750-1,000
108
Chateau Pichon Longueville Lalande 2002Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe
R. Parker for TWA, 94 pts. 04/05
12 bottles (owc)
$700-1,000
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Reserve de la Comtesse 1999Pauillac
12 bottles (owc)
$450-600
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Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2005Pessac Leognan
R. Parker for TWA, 92 pts. 04/0812 bottles (owc)
$750-900
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Chateau Clos St Martin 2005St. Emilion
“With a gorgeous nose of super-concentrated
black cherry/kirsch liqueur, this wine offers
notes of licorice, crushed rock and flowers
followed by a full-bodied, powerful, rich finish
with a boatload of tannin. This is a long-
distance runner and a sensational effort in the
vintage. Drink it over the next 25-30 years.” R.
Parker for TWA, 97+ pts. 06/15
4 bottles
$300-400
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Chateau Destieux 2005St. Emilion
R. Parker for TWA, 94 pts. 06/15
12 bottles (owc)
$300-400
113
Guigal Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis 1999Northern Rhone
“The 1999 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis
is a knockout bottle of wine that gives up
gorgeously mature aromas and flavors of
kirsch, blackberry, game, olive and spice in its
medium-bodied, seamless and elegant profile.
It’s a rock-star effort that’s drinking at full
maturity.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 08/14
6 bottles (owc)
$450-600
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Tardieu Laurent Cote Rotie 1999Northern Rhone
R. Parker for TWA, (95-97) pts. 04/02
3 bottles
$200-300
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Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape 2005Southern Rhone
“Laurent’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape
continues to show brilliantly. Made from the
standard estate blend of 85% Grenache
and then 5% each of Syrah, Mourvèdre and
Vaccarese, aged all in concrete tank, it offers
up a thrilling bouquet of kirsch and darker
berry-styled fruits, flowers, licorice and pepper.
Gorgeous on all accounts, with full-bodied
richness, beautiful purity and laser focus and
precision on the palate, drink this rock-star
Châteauneuf anytime over the coming 10-15
years.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 02/15
4 bottles
$150-250
116Clos de Papes Chateauneuf du Pape
2003 (2 bts) one with signs of old seepageand lightly corroded capsule2005 (2 bts)2006 (4 bts)Southern Rhone
8 bottles
$600-800
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Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2007Southern Rhone
R. Parker for TWA, 99+ pts. 10/09
6 bottles
$600-900
118
Clos St Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Combede Fous 2005Southern Rhone
“Up there with the ‘07, yet in a different style,
the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Combe des
Fous is a blockbuster that tops out on my
scale. Exotic, perfumed and layered, with
incredible kirsch, ground herbs, pepper
and hints of olive tapenade-like aromas and
flavors, this beauty is full-bodied and flawless
on the palate, with ultra-fine tannin structure,building richness and a finish that just won’t
quit. Given its depth of fruit, it’s a sheer joy to
drink even today, yet will continue to knock
it out of the park over the coming decade or
more.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 08/14
3 bottles
$300-450
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Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 2001Piedmont
“The 2001 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis
Vigna San Giuseppe is a great choice for
readers who can be patient. Freshly cut
flowers, mint, spices and violets are some of
the many notes that flow from this structured,
powerful Barolo. The 2001 remains virile and
incredibly youthful in its personality. Sweet
balsamic notes develop in the glass, adding
considerable depth and nuance. The San
Giuseppe is a jewel of a wine with a bright,
bright future. Today it is stunningly beautiful.
Anticipated maturity: 2013-2031.” A. Galloni
for TWA, 96 pts. 04/12
5 bottles
$425-575
120Clerico Sori Ginestra 2001Piedmont
12 bottles (oc)
$500-700
121
Conterno Fantino Sori Ginestra 2001Piedmont
A. Galloni for TWA, 94 pts. 04/12
1 magnum
$150-225
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Manzone La Gramolere Barolo 2004Piedmont
A. Galloni for TWA, 94 pts. 12/07
12 bottles (oc)
$400-600
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Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino VignetoManachiara 1997Tuscany
12 bottles (owc)
$900-1,400
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Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2001Piedmont
A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 04/12
6 bottles (owc)
$750-1,000
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Scavino Barolo Cannubi
1997 (4 bts)1998 (1 bt)
1998 (1 bt)2001 (4 bts)2003 (2 bts)Piedmont
12 bottles
$600-800
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Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio AlleMura 1997Tuscany
6 bottles (owc)
$300-400
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Fontodi Flaccianello 2009Tuscany
A. Galloni for TWA, 94 pts. 06/12
12 bottles (owc)
$800-1,200
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Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 1998 (2 bts)1999 (2 bts)2000 (3 bts)2001 (3 bts)
Tuscany 10 bottles
$400-600
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2009Tuscany
“09 Redigaffi bursts onto the palate with an
exciting melange of blackberries, grilled herbs,
flowers, mint, rosemary and spices. It is a
powerful, juicy Merlot loaded with fruit, but
there is also more than enough structure to
provide support. Dark notes of tar, incense
and smoke add complexity on the finish.
Generally I prefer Redigaffi between ages 5
and 15.” A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 06/123 bottles
$250-375
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Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2004Tuscany
A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 06/09
5 bottles
$250-375
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Clarendon Hills Astralis 2001McLaren Vale
“The 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just
as compelling as the 2002. T ighter because of
being in the bottle, it is an extraordinary effort
that offers the essence of graphite, blackberry
liqueur, espresso, and acacia flowers, all
combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for
the senses. Sensationally concentrated, with
sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the
top as might be expected for a wine of such
extreme richness, it is an extraordinarily well-delineated Syrah that should hit its prime in
10-12 years, and last for 30-40. Hail Caesar...I
mean Roman!” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts.
08/03
1 bottle
$125-175
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Concha Toro Don Melchor 2002Maipo
12 bottles (owc)
$600-800
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Beringer Private Reserve CabernetSauvignon 2001Napa
R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/11
6 bottles (oc)
$425-600
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Ramey Pedregal Proprietary Red 2007Napa
R. Parker for TWA, 96+ pts. 12/10
6 bottles (oc)
$450-600
135
Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203-1a 2005California
“The perfect 2005 Syrah Atlantis Fe
203-1a,b,c is a blend of 93% Syrah, 5%
Grenache, and 2% Viognier, with 25% whole
clusters. Whereas the Ode to E is all from the
Eleven Confessions Vineyard, this cuvee is a
combination of 43% from the estate vineyard,
28% from the White Hawk Vineyard, 21%
from the Alban Vineyard, and 8% from the
Bien Nacido Vineyard. The good news is
there are nearly 1,500 cases of this recently
released offering. An extraordinarily flowery
nose interwoven with scents of blueberries,blackberries, incense, and graphite soars from
the glass. Although not the biggest or most
concentrated Syrah Krankl has made, it is one
of the most nuanced, elegant, and complex.
It remains full-bodied, but builds incrementally
on the palate, and comes across as elegant
and delicate, especially when compared to
many California Syrahs. Nevertheless, the
intensity is mind-boggling, and the finish lasts
for nearly a minute. Drink this amazing effort
over the next 10-15+ years.” R. Parker for
TWA, 100 pts. 06/08
1 bottle
$300-400
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Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203-1b 2005California
1 bottle
$300-400
137
Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203-1c 2005California
1 bottle
$300-400
138
Sine Qua Non Labels 2007California
“The recently released 2007 Syrah Labels
(89% Syrah, 7% Grenache, and 4% Viognier)
comes from the 11 Confessions Estate
Vineyard (57%), a small amount from the
home estate vineyard in Oak View called
Cumulus, and the rest from purchased fruit
grown in the White Hawk Vineyard in Los
Alamos and the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa
Maria. A sensational effort, it is performing
even better out of bottle than it did from barrel.
An opaque purple color is accompanied bybeautiful notes of charcoal, acacia flowers,
blueberries, blackberries, graphite, and subtle
smoke. With great fruit, tremendous texture,
and full-bodied power, it is locked and loaded.
This cuvee should provide great drinking in
addition to some provocative discussions over
the next 10-15 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 98+
pts. 08/10
1 bottle
$175-250
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Sine Qua Non Raven No. 1 2006California
1 bottle $200-300
Essential but still missing? No longer. SQN without
the wait. Removed by Skinner specialists.
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Sine Qua Non The Thrill of StampCollecting Syrah 2009California
A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 08/12
2 bottles
$400-600
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Sine Qua Non Turn the Whole Thing UpsideDown Grenache 2009California
“The 2009 Grenache Upside Down emerges
from the glass with layers of dark red fruit as
it sweeps across the palate. There is an inner
sweetness and sheer depth that make the
2009 compelling. The 11% Syrah and 5%
Mourvedre make themselves heard clearly
in adding layers of depth and pure richness.
Tar, anise and graphite meld together onthe rich, dramatic finish. This is a striking
wine endowed with tons of pure textural
dimension. The 2009 was sourced from
Eleven Confessions (72%), Cumulus (22%)
and Bien Nacido (6%) vineyards. Anticipated
maturity: 2013-2021.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96+
pts. 08/12
2 bottles
$350-500
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Sine Qua Non Stockholm Syndrome 2010Syrah 2010 (3 bts)Grenache 2010 (3 bts)California
“The 2010 Syrah Stockholm Syndrome is
a monumental effort that will stand toe-to-
toe with the greatest Syrahs in the world.
A blend of 96% Syrah, 3% Roussanne and
1% Viognier, it was fermented with 16%
whole cluster before spending just under 42
months in 100% new French oak. It offers an
incredible array of sweet dark fruits, cassis,
white chocolate, licorice and hints of bacon
fat that meld perfectly with its full-bodied,
seamless, layered and impeccably put-
together palate. Given the wealth of fruit here,
it’s amazing how this stays light, graceful and
elegant, without ever seeming over the top in
any way. While there’s no shortage of tanninhere, they’re sweet and integrated, so feel free
to enjoy this rock-star effort anytime over the
coming two decades or more.” J. Dunnuck for
TWA, 100 pts. 08/14
“The current release of the estate vineyard
(a.k.a. the extended barrel-aged cuvee), the
2010 Grenache Stockholm Syndrome is an
incredible effort that I couldn’t find a fault
with. A blend of 75% Grenache, 22% Syrah,
2% Roussanne and 1% Viognier, all from
the Eleven Confession Vineyard, it spent just
under 30 months in 22% new and 78% used
French oak prior to bottling. Locked and
loaded, it knocks it out of the park with its
cassis, licorice, smoked duck, spice-box and
exotic herb-styled bouquet. The palate follows
suit and while it has the expected depth and
richness of the estate, it’s seamless, elegant
and lively, with perfect balance, ultra-fine
tannin and a finish that just won’t quit. It
doesn’t get any better and count yourself
lucky if you can latch onto a couple of these. It
will thrill for 15-20 years.” J. Dunnuck for TWA,
100 pts. 08/14
6 bottles
$4,500-5,500
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Sine Qua Non Dark Blossom Syrah 2011California
“The 2011 Syrah Dark Blossom showed
even better from bottle than barrel. A blend
of 84% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 4% Petite
Sirah and the rest Roussanne and Petite
Manseng, this beauty was fermented with
17% whole clusters and aged in equal parts
new and used French oak. One of the shining
successes in the vintage, it’s a full-bodied,
concentrated and layered Syrah that hasawesome aromatics of blackcurrants, Peking
duck, pepper, licorice and charcuterie in
its seamless, thrillingly pure profile. As with
Manfred’s other 2011s, the tannins are
certainly present, yet they’re sweet, polished
and have no hard edges. Give this beauty 2-3
years in the cellar and enjoy bottles through
2031.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 99 pts. 08/14
6 bottles
$1,200-1,800
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Sine Qua Non Dark Blossom Grenache 2011California
“The 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom is
probably the best Grenache-based blend
in the vintage. A blend of 75% Grenache,
12.5% Syrah, 11.5% Mourvedre and a splash
of Roussanne (fermented with 11% whole
clusters), it has a perfumed, complex style,
with notions of black raspberry, cassis, dried
flowers, white pepper and licorice giving
way to a full-bodied, layered and seamless
mouthfeel. There’s no shortage of fruit here,
and while it’s hard to resist now, it has enough
tannin to warrant short-term cellaring. It
should knock it out of the park through 2029.”
J. Dunnuck for TWA, 97 pts. 08/14
6 bottles $1,000-1,500
145
Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Cumulus Vineyard #5 2011California
J. Dunnuck for TWA, 97 pts. 081/15
2 bottles
$600-800
146
Sine Qua Non Stein Grenache 2012California
J. Dunnuck for TWA, 97 pts. 08/15
2 bottles
$400-500
147
Sine Qua Non Stock Syrah 2012California
“A step up from the Grenache, the
blockbuster-styled 2012 Syrah Stock checks
in as a blend of 84% Syrah, 7% Grenache,
6% Petit Sirah, and the rest Viognier and
Mourvedre, that was fermented with 32%
whole clusters and aged in just over half
new French oak. It offers stunning notes
of blackcurrants, cassis, smoked meats,
ground pepper and wild herbs to go with afull-bodied, unctuous, layered, yet always
graceful and elegant feel on the palate. Nicely
structured, with perfect overall balance, it still
has the open-knit character of the vintage, yet
has plenty of underlying structure, which at the
moment is slightly hidden by the wine’s lavish
fruit. It will be better in 2-3 years, and have
two decades of overall longevity.” J. Dunnuck
for TWA, 98 pts. 08/15
2 bottles
$400-550
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Sine Qua Non In the Abstract 2012California
“A step up from the Grenache, the
blockbuster-styled 2012 Syrah Stock checks
in as a blend of 84% Syrah, 7% Grenache,
6% Petit Sirah, and the rest Viognier and
Mourvedre, that was fermented with 32%
whole clusters and aged in just over half
new French oak. It offers stunning notes
of blackcurrants, cassis, smoked meats,
ground pepper and wild herbs to go with a
full-bodied, unctuous, layered, yet always
graceful and elegant feel on the palate. Nicely
structured, with perfect overall balance, it still
has the open-knit character of the vintage, yet
has plenty of underlying structure, which at the
moment is slightly hidden by the wine’s lavishfruit. It will be better in 2-3 years, and have
two decades of overall longevity.” J. Dunnuck
for TWA, 97 pts. 08/14
2 bottles
$250-350
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007Napa
“Aged 24 months in new French oak, this
infant 2007 exhibits an inky/purple color
along with notes of graphite, spring flowers
and smoky oak. This full-bodied, classic
Insignia reveals fabulous depth, ripeness,
texture, viscosity and richness. Still young
and unformed, it should evolve for 25 or more
years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 11/13
8 bottles
$1,400-2,000
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Domaine Pegau Cuvee da Capo 2007Southern Rhone
“For the fourth time, the Chateauneuf du Pape
Cuvee da Capo has been produced, and
for the fourth time, it has received a perfect
score although I might back off the 2000’s
perfect score based on the fact that it seems
to be more of an upper-ninety point wine than
pure perfection these days. The 2007 may
come closest in style to the 1998, the debut
vintage, although the tannins are sweeter
and the wine is perhaps fatter and richer inthe mouth. The alcohols in these cuvees can
be very high, ranging from 16.1% in 2003,
15.8% in 2000, 16.3% in 1998, to 15.5% (the
lowest ever) in 2007. An inky/purple color is
followed by aromas of smoked meats, Peking
duck, licorice, lavender, aged beef, grilled
steak blood, black currants, plums, sauteed
cepes and soy. Enormously concentrated,
broad, expansive and massive but not over
the top, this is a tour de force in winemaking
that is impossible to imagine unless one has
a bottle to work through over the course of
4 to 5 hours. Although they advertise using
all 13 authorized varietals, this wine is over
90% Grenache, largely from the famed LaCrau section of Chateauneuf du Pape. They
do have other vineyards from which they pull
some of the fruit that goes into the Cuvee
da Capo, including St.-Jean, Esquilons and
occasionally Monpertuis. The 2007 seems to
be broader, fatter, more unctuously textured
and more flattering to drink at this stage than
the 1998 was. In that sense, the evolutionary
development may resemble their 2003s. The
2007 was bottled in February, 2010, and my
anticipated drinking dates are 2014-2030+.”
R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/10
5 bottles
$1,300-1,800
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Chateau d’Yquem 1990Sauternes, 1er Cru Superior
“An extraordinary effort, Yquem’s 1990 is a
rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This
wine also possesses lots of elegance and
finesse. The wine’s medium gold color is
accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose
of honeyed tropical fruits, peaches, coconut,
and apricots. High quality, subtle toasty oak
is well-integrated. The wine is massive on the
palate, with layers of intensely ripe botrytis-
tinged, exceptionally sweet fruit. Surprisingly
well-integrated acidity, and a seamless,
full-bodied power and richness have createda wine of remarkable harmony and purity.
Certainly it is one of the richest Yquems I have
ever tasted, with 50-100 years of potential
longevity. An awesome Yquem! Anticipated
maturity: 2003-2050+.” R. Parker for TWA, 99
pts. 04/99
1 demi bottle
$150-200
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Chateau d’Yquem 2001Sauternes, 1er Cru Superior
“There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet
white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals
a hint of green in its light gold color. While
somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing,
it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange
marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee,
and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth,
it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing
acidity as well as massive concentration and
unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and givenlaser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This
large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set
to take its place among the most legendary
vintages of the past, and wil l age effortlessly
for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-
2100+.“ R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 04/05
1 demi bottle
$275-375
Further cellar trimming from a long-time friend of
Skinner, these lots are a dizzying selection of some
of the world’s best wines: Ponsot, Chave, Marcassin,
Schrader… the statement made from these 18
lots speaks directly to the keen eye of the collector.Removed from temperature-controlled storage for
this auction.
153
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
u: top shoulder, signs of old seepage, lightly
scuffed label, very lightly wine-stained label
loose at edge
“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, effortlesslybuilding 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 improved
so have no alternative but concede perfection.
Drink now to 2045+.” L. Perrotti-Brown for
TWA, 100 pts. 05/09
1 bottle
$600-800
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Joseph Drouhin Musigny 2010Cote de Nuits
signs of old seepage
“Here the fantastic nose closely resembles
that of the Amoureuses except that the woodis more completely integrated. The suave and
gorgeously rich middle weight flavors display
superb precision and like its stable mate, the
palate impression is one of pure silk. There is
ample minerality on the fantastically complex
and persistent finish and once again, this is
a picture perfect example of power without
weight. In short, this is absolutely a ‘wow’
wine.” Burghound, 94-97 pts. 04/12
1 bottle
$700-1,000
154
Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes 2008Cote de Nuits
two with signs of overfill seepage, all three
labels show the dot as yellow
Burghound, (94-96) pts. 01/10
3 magnums (owc)
$1,400-1,800
155
JL Chave Hermitage Rouge 2006Northern Rhone
slightly protruding cork, capsule intact
“Superior to the 2007, the 2006 Hermitage
reminds me of Chave’s brilliant 1991. An
incredibly subtle perfume of black raspberries,
creme de cassis, camphor, and acacia flowers
is followed by an elegant, concentrated
wine with beautifully integrated acidity,
tannin, wood, and alcohol. This seamless,
gorgeously-proportioned, large-framed wine
represents the definition of finesse, elegance,
and terroir. It will be drinkable in several years,
and should last for 20-25 years.” R. Parker for
TWA, 96 pts. 04/09
1 bottle $150-200
156
Chapoutier l’Ermite 2000Northern Rhone
signs of old seepage, wine-stained label
“I grossly underestimated the 2000 Ermitage
l’Ermite from barrel. This wine, which emerges
from largely pre-phylloxera vines planted
on the dome of Hermitage, adjacent to the
chapel that is perched there so photogenically,
possesses extraordinary finesse and elegance.
It reveals notes of liquid minerals intermixed
with kirsch liqueur and blackberries. While
it never possesses the power and breadthof flavor of Le Meal or Le Pavillon, l’Ermite
appears to be a hypothetical blend of
Bordeaux’s Lafleur and Ausone as it always
displays a certain austerity early in life. The
extraordinary 2000 flirts with perfection. A
provocative wine with great minerality, finesse,
and delineation, it blew me away when I
tasted it from bottle.” R. Parker for TWA, 99
pts. 06/03
1 magnum
$400-500
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Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2007Southern Rhone
damp-stained labels
“Paul Avril was a bigger-than-life vigneron, a
visionary, and a great teacher, but Vincent has
been in charge for a number of years, and he
has rewarded his father with what I believe is
the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape made since
1978 and 1990, the 2007. I have not only
tasted this wine at the estate, but I purchased
it for my cellar, and have now drunk it on
three separate occasions out of bottle. It isunquestionably one of the great Chateauneufs
of my lifetime, and I suspect it will merit a three
digit score after another 3-4 years of cellaring.
The blend is generally 65% Grenache, 20%
Mourvedre, and the rest small amounts of
Muscardin, Vaccarese, Counoise, and Syrah.
It exhibits what is probably the deepest
color I have ever seen here, and the finished
alcohol is a high (for Clos des Papes) 15.5%.
Still slightly restrained because of its recent
bottling, but wow, what potential complexity,
mind-boggling richness, and compelling flavor
profile are apparent. It is a sublime expression
of the art of winemaking as evidenced by
its dense purple color and big, sweet kissof kirsch, framboise, blackberries, licorice,
roasted herbs, and smoked meat. It hits
the palate with a fascinating combination
of substance, power, full-bodied authority
yet extraordinary freshness, elegance, and
precision. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring,
and watch it unleash its glory over the next
three decades. This is a prodigious wine of
great quality from one of the most important
reference point estates in Chateauneuf du
Pape.” R. Parker for TWA, 99+ pts. 10/09
4 magnums
$800-1,000
158Galardi Terra di Lavoro IGT 2001Tuscany
damp-stained labels, one slightly wine-stained
label
“The 2001 Terra di Lavoro is a stunning wine
that is enjoying a most peaceful and positive
evolution today. It delivers a level of complexity
and elegance that puts it in a class of its
own. The bouquet exhibits tertiary aromas of
smoke, ash, licorice, cured meat and dried
fruit. Those aromas show a fluid quality that is
backed by energy and momentum. Wait a few
moments and dried herbs, rosemary and mint
rise from the glass. It shows a silky, elongated
quality in the mouth with fine tannins and extralong persistency. Given how well this wine
is holding up, it still has a long way to go.”
Monica Larner for TWA, 96 pts. 04/15
3 bottles
$200-300
159
Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2009Sonoma
“The 2009 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard
is a gorgeous, clearly California version of a
grand cru from Burgundy, such as Clos Saint-
Denis or Clos de la Roche. This deep plum/
garnet-colored wine offers intense berry fruit
along with forest floor, spice box, earth and
loads of plum, cherry and strawberry notes,
moving toward darker fruits, as well as earthy,
autumnal, foresty scents. The wine is full-bodied, with great intensity, sweet tannins and
good acidity. Drink it over the next decade or
more.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 08/15
12 bottles
$2,400-3,250
160
Marcassin Pinot Noir Three Sisters Vineyard 2009Sonoma
2 bottles
$200-300
161
Marcassin Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2009Sonoma
“The prodigious 2009 Pinot Noir Blue Slide
Ridge reminds me of one of the great vintages
of the DRC Vosne-Romanee. Notes of
forest floor, jammy raspberries, blueberries,
boysenberries and spring flowers are followed
by a full-bodied, textured, layered mouthfeel,
and great intensity, precision and freshness.
This stunning 2009 is already showing
considerable complexity, and should age
effortlessly for 10-15 years.” R. Parker for
TWA, 98 pts. 12/13
2 bottles $350-450
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Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard
2009Sonoma
“Light gold in color, with an extraordinary
nose of poached pears, citrus honey and a
touch of orange rind, the 2009 Chardonnay
Marcassin Vineyard has beautiful fruit, a full-
bodied mouthfeel, penetrating acids and an
underlying minerality and richness. The finish
goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This is
sensational Chardonnay and very much inkeeping with this vineyard. Drink now-2020.”
R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 08/15
12 bottles
$2,000-2,400
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Marcassin Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard 2009Sonoma
4 bottles
$400-550
164
Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Old SparkyBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2011Napa
“The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer
To Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky reveals lots
of cassis, spring flower, graphite and spice
characteristics along with good minerality.
Medium to full-bodied and strikingly rich,
it, too, is a great success for the vintage. It
should drink well for 15 or more years.” R.
Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 10/13
1 magnum (owc) $400-600
165
Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Old SparkyBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012Napa
2 magnums (owc)
$1,600-2,200
166
Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Old SparkyBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012
Napa2 magnums (owc)
$1,600-2,200
167
Mixed Schrader 2012Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2012 (4 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon LPV Beckstoffer 2012(2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon GIII 2012 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon T-6 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon CCS 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2012 (1 bt)
Napa12 bottles
$2,800-3,750
168
Mixed Schrader 2012Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2012 (4 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon LPV Beckstoffer 2012(2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon GIII 2012 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon T-6 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon CCS 2012 (2 bts)Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon
Vineyard 2012 (1 bt)Napa12 bottles
$2,800-3,750
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Mixed Schrader 2011Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2011 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2011 (1 bt)Cabernet Sauvignon T6 Beckstoffer ToKalon Vineyard 2011 (1 bt)Napa
3 bottles
$450-650
A passionate collector and long-time friend of
Skinner drops a few gems into auction from a deep
and inspiring cellar. Removed from private and
professional temperature-controlled storage by
Skinner specialists.
170
Moet & Chandon Dom PerignonOenotheque 1990Epernay
1 bottle
$450-600
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Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon AndyWarhol Label 2002Epernay
“The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely
floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates
the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine
gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly
riper and almost tropical. Apricots, passion
fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy,
opulent Dom Perignon. The wine’s volume
makes it approachable today, but readers in
search of more complexity will want to cellarthis for at least a few years to allow for some
of the baby fat to drop off. Geoffroy describes
the vintage as very ripe and adds that some of
the Chardonnay showed the ill-effects of the
hot growing season in the somewhat burned,
dehydrated fruit that came in that year. This
bottle was disgorged in July, 2009.” A. Galloni
for TWA, 96 pts. 12/10
6 bottles (oc)
$1,200-1,500
172
Chateau Margaux 1994Margaux, 1er Cru Classe
u: into neck
2 bottles
$600-800
173
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2005St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe
“The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is another great
success from this property, which is owned by
Michel Reybier. A superstar of St.-Estèphe in
this vintage, this wine has a dense ruby/purple
color, beautiful, sweet cassis and blackcurrant
fruit, some floral notes, spice and a touch of
oak in a full-bodied, layered, impressive multi-
dimensional style. The tannins are surprisingly
sweet and well-integrated, as is the acidity,
alcohol and wood. This is a beauty and
certainly the top wine of St.-Estèphe. Drink it
over the next 25+ years.” R. Parker for TWA,
97 pts. 06/15
1 double magnum
$750-900
174
Chateau Montrose 2009St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe
“The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,
32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was
harvested between September 14 and
October 3. The spring was cold, yet summerwas extremely hot and dry—one of the hottest
vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no
rain fell in September served as a catalyst to
get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some
bottles of this wine have a definite brett
population that gives off the notes of sweaty
horses, but this one did not. The ones I have
had from my cellar—where I have had it
frequently—are quite pure and clean. I suspect
that the brett population is in all of them, but
unless the wine hits some heat along the
transportation route or in storage, the wine
will not show any brett. This one tasted at the
chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my
cellar, have been pristine and not showing the
sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence
in brett populations that have flourished in
the bottle because of external temperatures.
This wine has an incredibly complex nose of
spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur,
scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-
bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity
and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity.
The wine should continue to drink well for
at least another 30 or more years, but it is
showing secondary nuances in the perfume.
The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad,
savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-
time modern legends from Bordeaux as well
as Chateau Montrose.” R. Parker for TWA,
100 pts. 08/143 bottles
$900-1,200
175
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2006Pessac Leognan
“A somewhat under-the-radar La Mission, the
2006 was generally overlooked following the
brilliance of the 2005. A young, dense purple-
hued wine that is developing beautifully, it
exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce, charcoal,
barbecue smoke, roasted meats, graphite
and background oak. Full-bodied with good
acidity, moderate tannin and a vigorous,
powerful youthfulness, the 2006 will age more
quickly than the 2005, but it still requires
another 5-8 years of cellaring. Anticipated
Maturity: 2014-2035.” R Parker for TWA, 94
pts. 08/12
1 double magnum
$1,200-1,500
176
Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2008Tuscany
A. Galloni for TWA, 94 pts. 06/12
3 magnums
$550-750
177
Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2008Tuscany
A. Galloni for TWA, 94 pts. 06/12
1 double magnum
$400-600
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Bond Melbury 2002Napa
“The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Melbury,
which comes from a hillside vineyard site near
Lake Hennessey, is showing even better than
it did in its youth. Probably years away from
full maturity, the wine has an extraordinary
aromatic profile of smoky meats intermixed
with blackberry, creme de cassis, charcoal,
lead pencil shavings and espresso. Dense,
opulent and full-bodied, with terrific fruit, this
is a showcase style of vintage for a wine of
such great ripeness and massive intensity.
This extraordinary effort displays oodles of
glycerin and fabulous purity, while the oak has
been completely absorbed. The cooler hillside
climate of blue fruits and spring flowers is
also present as the wine aerates in the glass.
This wine has at least another 15-30 years of
potential ahead of it.” R. Parker for TWA, 100
pts. 06/121 bottle
$350-425
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Bond Horizontal 2010Melbury 2010 (1 mag)Pluribus 2010 (1 mag)Quella 2010 (1 mag)St. Eden 2010 (1 mag) Vecina 2010 (1 mag)Napa
5 magnums (owc)
$2,800-3,750
180
Harlan Estate Proprietary Red 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 oneminute. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030.” R.
Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 12/00
1 bottle
$800-1,000
181
Schrader Cellars Cabernet SauvignonBeckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard 2006Napa
R. Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 12/08
1 bottle
$400-600
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No lots.
From an all-around knockout of a cellar, these
distinguished collectors offer up cased lots and
large format bottlings for when the occasion
demands a step up. Maintained in private and
professional temperature-controlled storage.
185
Clarence de Haut Brion 2010Pessac-Leognan
12 bottles (owc) $1,000-1,200
186
Chateau Pavie Macquin 1999St. Emilion
12 bottles (owc)
$500-700
187
Chateau Pavie Macquin 2005St. Emilion
R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 08/15
3 magnums $450-600
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Chateau Clinet 2011Pomerol
“Clinet has produced a blockbuster wine, even
in the lighter, less consistent vintage of 2011.
It reveals a dense purple color as well as an
abundance of black cherry, black currant
and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice,
incense and a touch of camphor. Full-bodied,
opulent and fleshy with a substantial finish,
this showy, dramatic 2011 should drink well
for 15-20 years. Brilliant!” R. Parker for TWA,
95 pts. 04/1412 bottles (owc)
$700-1,000
189
Bernard Dugat Py Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2011Cote de Nuits
12 bottles (2xoc)
$850-1,200
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Ponsot Morey St Denis Cuvee Alouettes
2009Cote de Nuits“A very pretty nose of discreet spice notes,
red currants and damp earth nuances
that continue onto the rich, powerful and
impressively concentrated medium-bodied
flavors blessed with an abundance of dry
extract that buffers the notably firm, mineral-
driven and wonderfully complex finish that
seems to go on and on. This is terrific and one
of the best vintages that I have ever seen for
this wine.” Burghound, (91-94) pts. 01/11
1 magnum
$125-175
From various consignors, maintained in ideal cellar
conditions.
191
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
u: one very top shoulder, one top shoulder,
one lightly torn capsule removed and replaced
by Skinner specialists to reveal fully branded
cork
“This is a denser version of the 1990 thatstylistically 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 for TWA, 97+ pts. 06/09
2 bottles
$3,000-4,000
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
“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 awesomeextraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense
potential. Patience is required. Anticipated
maturity: 2000-2030.” R. Parker for TWA, 100
pts. 01/98
1 bottle
$750-1,100
193
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe
u: bottom neck
3 bottles
$1,400-1,800
193A
Chateau d’Yquem 1928Sauternes, 1er Cru Superiore
u: high shoulder, lighly bin-soiled and nicked
label, mahogany color
1 bottle
$2,000-3,000
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Goose Island Beer Company Brothers andSisters - Belgian Style Ales Pere Jacques 2010 (2 12ozs) Belgian style
dubbel aleHalia 2015 (1 765ml bottle) Belgian stylefarmhouse ale fermented in wine barrels onwhite peachesLolita 2015 (1 765ml bottle) Belgian stylewild ale fermented in wine barrels withraspberriesGillian 2015 (1 765ml bottle) Belgian stylefarmhouse ale aged in wine barrels withstrawberries, honey and white pepper Juliet 2013 (1 765ml bottle) Belgian stylewild ale fermented in wine barrels withblackberriesMadame Rose 2014 (1 765ml bottle)Belgian style brown ale aged in winebarrels with cherriesChicago, Illinois
2 12oz bottles
5 765ml bottles
$150-200
210
Goose Island Beer Company BourbonCounty Ales Bourbon County Brand Stout
2012 (1 12oz) stout aged in bourbonbarrels, 15%2013 (1 12oz) stout aged in bourbonbarrels, 14.9%2014 (1 12oz) stout aged in bourbonbarrels, 13.8%Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout2014 (1 12oz) stout aged in bourbon barrelswith Intelligentsia Zirikana coffee added,12.6%Bourbon County Brand Barleywine Ale2013 (1 12oz) malt beverage aged inbourbon barrels that previously heldBourbon County Brand Stout, 12.3%2014 (1 12oz) malt beverage aged inbourbon barrels that previously heldBourbon County Brand Stout, 12.1%Chicago, Illinois
6 12oz bottles
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