Fine Wine

May 25June 02, 2020
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LOT 136

Lot 136

SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2006 (1) WA 97
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2008 (1) WA 94
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2009 (2) WA 96
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2010 (2) WA 96

SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2006 (1) WA 97
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2008 (1) WA 94
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2009 (2) WA 96
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2010 (2) WA 96
Lot 136 Details
SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2006 (1)

Paso Robles.
wrinkled label

The 2006 Broken Stones (63% Syrah, 24% Grenache, and 13% Mourvedre) blew me away. An inky/purple color and a dazzling, explosive bouquet of black raspberries, camphor, cassis, forest floor, and spring flowers are followed by a rich, elegant wine offering laser-like precision as well as a striking minerality. It is a powerful yet graceful effort that should drink well for 10-12+ years. August 2009 WA 97

SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2008 (1)

Paso Robles.
u. bn.

The 2008 Broken Stones (79% Syrah, 13% Grenache, and the rest Mourvedre) has a bluish purple color to the rim, with the classic nose of camphor, charcoal, black currant, and blackberry with hints of licorice and smoke. This intense wine displays great fruit, some structure, and a beautifully seamless texture. It should drink nicely for at least a decade. August 2010 WA 94

SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2009 (2)

Paso Robles.
u. 2 x 1 cm.

Dark cherries, licorice and smoke wrap around the intense finish. Floral notes add the final layers of complexity and nuance. This is another fabulous effort. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021. August 2011 WA 96

SAXUM BROKEN STONES 2010 (2)

Paso Robles.
u. 2 x 1 cm.

Even more perfumed and up-front aromatically, the 2010 Broken Stones is a brilliant effort. It offers up a gorgeously pure array of black raspberry, charcoal, licorice, lavender, and assorted floral qualities on the nose. This flows to a full-bodied, deft, and elegant palate that has no hard edges, a weightless feel, and masses of fine, yet firm tannin on the finish. Give bottles another year or three, and then drink over the following 12-15 years. July 2014 WA 96

6 bts.    per lot $600 - $800

Realised: $1,146
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 136
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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