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LOT 360

Lot 360

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997 (6) WA 98

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997 (6) WA 98
Lot 360 Details
CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997

Napa Valley.
1 x stained label.

There are 10,200 cases of the remarkable 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. Opaque purple-colored with a dense, chewy, full-bodied personality, it displays abundant cassis, mineral, and earth notes. This brilliantly made, super-concentrated, pure, blockbuster possesses sweet tannin as well as a terrific finish. Having added additional weight since last year, this sumptuous, multilayered, profoundly concentrated Cabernet contains 14% alcohol. It is a candidate for 25-30 years of longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2030. December 2000 WA 98

6 bts.    per lot $1,100 - $1,300

Realised: $1,188
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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