10-28-201410-29-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2758BBoston
October 28, 2014 06:00 PMCalender
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Chateau

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$1,230$1,000
Auction: Fine Wines - 2758BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2014 6:00PM

Description:

ChateauMontrose1986
St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe
u: ten bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, lightly bin soiled labels
"This wine has turned out to be better than I originally thought. Made during a period when Montrose was flirting with a lighter style, the 1986 is one of the beefier efforts from that short-lived, stylistic detour. The wine reveals a dense ruby/purple color with only a hint of lightening at the edge. Fleshy, muscular, and powerful, with aromas of red and black fruits, earth, and spice, this medium to full-bodied, still tannic, brawny Montrose is not yet close to full maturity. It possesses a layered, chewy character, along with plenty of unresolved tannin in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2025." R. Parker for TWA, 91 pts. 01/98
12 bottles (owc)
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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