| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNE 1016 |
CHATEAU BELLEVUE MONDOTTE Grand Cru 2008 | Saint Emilion | 1 BOTTLE | AU$550-600 | AUD $ 449 | |
| XNE 1017 |
CHATEAU BELLEVUE MONDOTTE Grand Cru 2008 | Saint Emilion | 1 BOTTLE | AU$550-600 | AUD $ 449 |
Robert Parker Score: 95+ points
Reviewer: Robert M. Parker, Jr.2/05/2011
An extraordinary effort in this vintage, this 2008 was made from lower yields than the 2010 (the 2008s equaled 20 hectoliters per hectare) and is a blend of 90% Merlot and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that came in at 14% natural alcohol. Michel Rolland has been the consultant for all the Perse estates since their acquisition, and the 2008s fruit was harvested very late, October 20. The result is a backward, dense purple-colored wine revealing a crushed rock-like liqueur along with highly extracted, massive flavors of black currants, sweet cherries, licorice and toast. This full-bodied effort requires 5-6 years of bottle age and should last for 25-30 years.
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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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