| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 16562 |
CHATEAU CLOS LES LUNELLES 2004 | Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 52 | |
| ACC 16563 |
CHATEAU CLOS LES LUNELLES 2004 | Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux | 1 BOTTLE | AU$110-120 | AUD $ 52 |
Robert Parker Score: 92 points
Reviewer: Robert M. Parker, Jr. — 16529 Jun 2007
Drink 2006–2014
Perhaps the biggest sleeper of the vintage, the amazing 2004 Clos les Lunelles (owned by Chantal and Gerard Perse) is made from 38-year-old Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) with a touch of Cabernet Franc included in the blend. This Cotes de Castillon vineyard receives the same treatment as Perse’s other properties in St.-Emilion, including one or two deleafings (depending on the vintage conditions) as well as several crop-thinnings (yields were 20 hectoliters per hectare in 2004). The result is a dark ruby/purple-tinged wine boasting fabulous aromas of blackberries, cherries, pain grille, spring flowers, and forest floor. Textured, full-bodied, and fleshy, it tastes like a top classified growth rather than an obscure Cotes de Castillon. Sadly, production is only 1,700 cases.
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
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