Fine Wine

February 27March 07, 2023
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LOT 396

Lot 396

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997 (2 MAG.) WA 98
HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON MARTHA'S VINEYARD 1975 (1)

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997 (2 MAG.) WA 98
HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON MARTHA'S VINEYARD 1975 (1)
Lot 396 Details
CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997 (2 mag.)

Napa Valley.
1 x scraped capsule.

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

HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON MARTHA'S VINEYARD 1975 (1)

Napa Valley.
u. vts. scraped label. wrinkled capsule.

1 bt. & 2 mags.    per lot $1,400 - $1,600

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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