Fine Wine

November 25December 03, 2019
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LOT 68

Lot 68

CLOS SAINT-JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE DEUS EX MACHINA 2008 (1) WA 96
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2009 (1) WA 100
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2010 (1) WA 100

CLOS SAINT-JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE DEUS EX MACHINA 2008 (1) WA 96
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2009 (1) WA 100
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2010 (1) WA 100
Lot 68 Details
CLOS SAINT-JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE DEUS EX MACHINA 2008 (1)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

As Robert Parker noted upon release, the 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina is the wine of the vintage. After ten years, it shows no sign of giving up that title, remaining rich, velvety and long. It's evolved in a meaty-savory direction, losing sweet fruit but retaining concentration, spicy complexity and tremendous length. It should continue to drink well through at least 2025. August 2018 WA 96

DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2009 (1)

Rhône.

Bottle #0775. The 2009 Hermitage exhibits a black/purple color along with a sumptuous nose of roasted meats, ground pepper, black currants, blackberry jam, and subtle smoke and licorice. The extraordinary bouquet is followed by a wine of extravagant intensity as well as tremendous focus and precision. While not as powerful as the blockbuster 2003, the amazing 2009 may turn out to be a modern day version of their magnificent 1990 (which is drinking incredibly well at present). Anyone who loves Hermitage and has a cold cellar should be lining up to get a few bottles of this beauty. December 2011 WA 100

DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2010 (1)

Rhône.

Bottle # 18897. Pure perfection, the 2010 Hermitage reminds Jean-Louis Chave of their 1990. It appears to be a richer, fresher example of what I remember the 1990 tasting like in 1992. The wine exhibits an opaque purple color along with an extraordinary bouquet of sweet blackberry fruit intermixed with creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, acacia flowers, bouquet garni, meat and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and stunningly rich with laser-like precision, this is a powerful, massive yet exceptionally well-balanced wine that should be forgotten for a decade and drunk over the following 30-40 years. December 2012 WA 100

3 bts.    per lot $1,200 - $1,400

Realised: $1,968
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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CLOS SAINT-JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE DEUS EX MACHINA 2008 (1) WA 96
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2009 (1) WA 100
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2010 (1) WA 100
  • CLOS SAINT-JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE DEUS EX MACHINA 2008 (1) WA 96
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2009 (1) WA 100
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2010 (1) WA 100

CONDITION DETAILS

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