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LOT 229

Lot 229

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 1994 (1 MAG.) WA 98

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 1994 (1 MAG.) WA 98
Lot 229 Details
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 1994

Napa Valley.
scraped label. recorked at winery

The 1994 boasts an inky/purple color along with 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. June 2013 WA 98

1 mag.    per lot $600 - $800

Realised: $846
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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