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July 18-28
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/28/2019
"A magnificent offering that is not far off the perfect 2007 is the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Collection Charles Giraud. While it exhibits a touch of spicy oak and a distinctive loamy earthiness, it is dominated by creme de cassis, kirsch, lavender, licorice, steak tartare and Provencal herb notes. Peppery, spicy, rich, pure and impressively well-delineated, it is a superb example of Chateauneuf du Pape made in a quasi-modern style that also represents an hommage to past traditions as well as some of the innovative advantages of blending and harvesting ripe fruit....98" WA 10/12
"(60% grenache, 38% mourvedre and 2% syrah): Inky purple color. Heady aromas of blackberry liqueur, cola, pipe tobacco, potpourri and olive, with a spicy topnote. Deep, sweet dark berry and cola flavors are strongly accented by spice and floral pastille notes, with a powerful snap of cracked pepper on the back. The floral component becomes more insistent with air and dominates the long, sweet finish. I rea
6 Bottles 750ml