Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Arcadian Court

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1 RED BURGUNDY 1990 Bouchard Pere Beaune Teurons Quite forward and open for a '90. Light and pleasant, with clean, pretty chestnut and raspberry flavors. Wine Spectator 85/100 Lot 1 Above 5 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux Vibrant, offering bright black cherry, kirsch and chocolate notes backed by lively acidity and firm tannins. Balanced and almost ready to enjoy, with a sweet yet dense finish. Best from 2010 through Wine Spectator 91/100 Lot 2 Above 5 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Bouchard Aine Chambertin ( 1 ) A bit lean and not showing much. Lacks flesh and depth, but delivers pleasant strawberry and cherry characteristics. Drinkable now. Wine Spectator 88/ P. Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetieres ( 1 ) Very traditional in style and a bit woody, with chestnut, cedar and plum aromas and flavors and a chunky texture. Aged for about two and a half years in oak casks and not filtered. Drink now. Wine Spectator 85/100 Lot 3 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Maréchale Bright cherry, raspberry and juniper notes mingle in this rich, supple red. Almost elegant, with a swath of dense yet well-integrated tannins and lively acidity keeping it defined. Best from 2008 through Wine Spectator 90/100 Lot 4 Above 6 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Maréchale Bright cherry, raspberry and juniper notes mingle in this rich, supple red. Almost elegant, with a swath of dense yet well-integrated tannins and lively acidity keeping it defined. Best from 2008 through Wine Spectator 90/100 Lot 5 Above 4 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,400

2 WHITE BURGUNDY 2000 Louis Jadot Montrachet Impressively rich and concentrated, its honeyed pear, apple and toasty flavors extend on and on through a full and expansive finish. As powerful as it is, it still remains elegant. Delicious now, but try to keep your hands off it until at least Wine Spectator 93/100 Lot 6 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Louis Jadot Batard Montrachet Ripe and accessible, this evokes butterscotch and vanilla flavors with peach and almond lurking beneath. Elegant, it increases in magnitude, ending with a long aftertaste of butterscotch. Drink now through Wine Spectator 92/100 Lot 7 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Louis Jadot Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles Offering a candied orange, citronella and honey bouquet, this is still tight and sinewy, even tannic, with vibrant acidity and a long, tactile finish. Still needs time. Drink now through Wine Spectator 93/100 Lot 8 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, William Fevre Chablis Les Clos ( 1 ) Classy Chablis that stands as a monument to the '00 vintage. So elegant and refined, powering its way across the palate with a fireball of intensely concentrated lime, kiwi, pineapple, dried herbs, freshly cut grass and spices. Seemingly endless finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 94/ William Fevre Chablis Les Clos ( 3 ) Refined and elegant, this exudes floral, herb, lemon and mineral aromas and flavors. Harmonious and long, yet tightens up on the finish. Best from 2009 through Wine Spectator 92/100 Lot 9 Above 4 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,200 BORDEAUX 2005 Chateau Carruades de Lafite Has coffee and chocolate aromas, with hints of ripe fruit. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a fruity, plummy, milk chocolaty aftertaste. Best after Wine Spectator 92/100 Lot 10 Above 1 Magnum ( 1500 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,750

3 2004 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Intense aromas of currant, coffee, toasty oak and sweet tobacco follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins, great mouthfeel and a long finish. A refined Lafite. Best after Wine Spectator 93/100 Lot 11 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Lafite Rothschild Amazing aromas of crushed blackberries, toasted oak and currant, spices. Really a great nose. Fullbodied, with round and velvety tannins and a long, long finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Superb. Best wine of the Médoc. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Lot 12 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Lafite Rothschild Stick your nose in this and it says something "I am special." Deep and generous aromas of blackberries, fresh tobacco and minerals. It's full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a superlong finish. Like a fine cashmere sweater. Wine Spectator 96/100 Lot 13 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Latour ( Dirty Label ) Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long caressing finish. Hard not to drink now, but leave it alone until after Wine Spectator 96/100 Lot 14 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Latour Extremely attractive aromas of blackberries and currants with just a hint of mineral and oak. Fullbodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. As it was from barrel; powerful and fast. Serious stuff. Wine Spectator 95/100 Lot 15 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Chateau Latour Loads of ripe currants, licorice and toasted oak on the nose. Subtle yet impressive. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and chewy tannins. Big and juicy. Wine of the vintage. A solid, classic Latour that needs bottle age. Best after Wine Spectator 96/100 Lot 16 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,375

4 2004 Chateau Latour Captivating aromas of currant, black licorice and spices, with just a hint of sweet tobacco. Fullbodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Structured and racy. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Lot 17 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Latour Delicious now. Lovely aromas of tobacco, toasted oak, cherry and meat. Medium- to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a soft and fruity aftertaste. Drink now through Wine Spectator 88/100 Lot 18 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Les Forts de Latour Shows blackberry, coffee, cedar, and raisin on the nose, turning to licorice and fresh flowers. Fullbodied, with refined, silky tannins and a long finish. Balanced and juicy. Builds on the palate, with currant, licorice and mineral character, followed by a powerful finish. An amazing second wine. Best after Wine Spectator 94/100 Lot 19 Above 1 Magnum ( 1500 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Lafleur Petrus Cool, minerally and fruity, with dark chocolate and olive character. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Velvety and very pretty. This is beautiful and extravagant. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Pomerol, France Lot 20 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Chateau Lafleur Petrus Cool, minerally and fruity, with dark chocolate and olive character. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Velvety and very pretty. This is beautiful and extravagant. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Pomerol, France Lot 21 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Chateau Petrus Looks rather mature, with hints of garnet on the rim, but the aromas of tobacco, truffles and earth are decadent. Full-bodied, with rich, opulent flavors and a lovely ripe finish. Like an autumn day. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100 Pomerol, France Lot 22 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 7,250

5 2005 Chateau Lafleur Petrus Cool, minerally and fruity, with dark chocolate and olive character. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Velvety and very pretty. This is beautiful and extravagant. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Pomerol, France Lot 23 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Chateau Lafleur Petrus Cool, minerally and fruity, with dark chocolate and olive character. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Velvety and very pretty. This is beautiful and extravagant. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Pomerol, France Lot 24 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Chateau Haut Brion ( 1 ) Gorgeous aromas of crushed berries, cigar box, black licorice and tanned leather. Full-bodied, with fine silky tannins and a medium to long finish. Refined and pretty. Nice for the vintage. Wine Spectator 93/ Chateau Mouton Rothschild ( 1 ) ( Stained Label ) Incredible nose of ultraripe fruit, it's yet subtle and complex. Full-bodied, with very ripe, almost sweet fruit and a long, long caressing finish. Superb. Best after 2013 and onwards. Wine Spectator 96/100 Pessac & Lot 25 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Latour ( 1 ) Extremely attractive aromas of blackberries and currants with just a hint of mineral and oak. Fullbodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. As it was from barrel; powerful and fast. Serious stuff. Wine Spectator 95/ Chateau Haut Brion ( 1 ) Wonderful aromas of dried flowers, currant, berries and mineral. Full-bodied, yet reserved and refined. Lovely texture, with a pure silk feel. Seamless and beautiful. Great length. Even better than from barrel. Best after Wine Spectator 95/100 Pessac, France Lot 26 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,995

6 1996 Chateau Haut Brion ( 1 ) Gorgeous aromas of crushed berries, cigar box, black licorice and tanned leather. Full-bodied, with fine silky tannins and a medium to long finish. Refined and pretty. Nice for the vintage. Wine Spectator 93/ Chateau Haut Brion ( 1 ) A stunningly gorgeous red. Beautiful aromas of licorice, berries and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, succulent finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/100 Pessac, France Lot 27 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Palmer This is on another level from most in the appellation, with gorgeous layers of warm currant confiture, smoldering tobacco, licorice snap, warm paving stone and anise all framed by tarry but integrated grip. Stays sleek and well-defined through the finish. Should age beautifully. Best from 2015 through Wine Spectator 95/100 Margaux, France Lot 28 Above 1 Magnum ( 1500 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau Margaux Subtle and complex aromas of crushed raspberry, milk chocolate and cigar box. Full-bodied, silky and refined, with layers of fruit and seductive tannins. Very long. A Margaux with finesse and reserve. Best after Wine Spectator 93/100 Margaux, France Lot 29 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ Chateau Cheval Blanc Bold and tough. Aromas of roasted cocoa, earth and iron give way to tobacco and earthy flavors over firm tannins. It's fully mature, but still has character. Drink now. Wine Spectator 85/100 St. Emilion, France Lot 30 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 975 RHONE 1970 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle Supposedly just an easy, "commercial" vintage, this is still going strong. This dark, brooding, thick, very impressive wine shows an old-fashioned chestnut character but also ripe fruit, mineral and firm but well-integrated tannins. A wine that holds together very well. Drink now through Wine Spectator 93/100 Rhone, France Lot 31 Above 1 Bottle ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,000

7 2007 Domaine de la Janasse Cuvée Chaupin Chateauneuf Du Pape Plush and fleshy, with crushed plum, dark currant and boysenberry notes backed by alluring sweet spice, licorice root and espresso hints. Muscular but well-rounded on the lengthy finish, with the spice notes flittering on. Best from 2010 through Wine Spectator 94/100 Rhone, France Lot 32 Above 4 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, E. Guigal Côte Rôtie Château d'ampuis Even though there's loads of fig, mocha and spice up front, this is really holding back, with a dense core of tar, black licorice, espresso and bittersweet cocoa held in check by some serious grip. Best from 2009 through Wine Spectator 94/100 Rhone, France Lot 33 Above 5 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage Jacques Perrin Reserve Extremely dense, with layers of braised fig, blackberry and hoisin sauce that will need cellaring to stretch out fully. Plenty of coffee, bittersweet ganache and charcoal notes fill in the background, with prominent but ripe, well-rounded tannins. An impressive combination of power and purity. Best from 2010 through wine Spectator 97/100 Rhone, France Lot 34 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage Jacques Perrin Reserve Extremely dense, with layers of braised fig, blackberry and hoisin sauce that will need cellaring to stretch out fully. Plenty of coffee, bittersweet ganache and charcoal notes fill in the background, with prominent but ripe, well-rounded tannins. An impressive combination of power and purity. Best from 2010 through wine Spectator 97/100 Rhone, France Lot 35 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 3,300 REIMS 1990 Pol Roger Brut Champagne An attractive fruit character and appealing, round mouthfeel make this easy to enjoy. Very good quality. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100 Reims, France Lot 36 Above Lt Bottle ( 9000 ml ) Lot Value $ 6,875

8 CALIFORNIA 2005 Bond Estates Plurinus Red ( 1 ) Packs in lots of rich, supple layers of flavor, built around fleshy currant, black cherry, plum and wild berry fruit, shaded by creamy, toasty oak with a long, persistent finish. The tannins have a slight ragged edge. Best from 2010 through Wine Spectator 92/ Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ( 1 ) Dense and concentrated, with firm dried currant, berry, mineral, graphite and cedary oak flavors that are just beginning to unfold. Drink now through Wine Spectator 95/100 Napa, California Lot 37 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2,050 ITALY 1998 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Aromas of leather, berry and tobacco follow through to a full-bodied palate, with sweet and ripe fruit, silky tannins and a long finish. Beauty. Wine Spectator 89/100 Lot 38 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 2, Antinori Solaia Dark ruby red color. Currant, Christmas cake, mint and spices. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is balanced and refined. It's layered and beautiful. This is still tight and not giving. Drink from 2009 thru Wine Spectator 97/100 Tuscany, Italy Lot 39 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Antinori Solaia Dark ruby red color. Currant, Christmas cake, mint and spices. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is balanced and refined. It's layered and beautiful. This is still tight and not giving. Drink from 2009 thru Wine Spectator 97/100 Tuscany, Italy Lot 40 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Antinori Solaia Dark ruby red color. Currant, Christmas cake, mint and spices. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is balanced and refined. It's layered and beautiful. This is still tight and not giving. Drink from 2009 thru Wine Spectator 97/100 Tuscany, Italy Lot 41 Above 2 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,900

9 2004 Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra A perfumed wine, with lots of blackberry and flowers that follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Clean and velvety. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/100 Lot 42 Above 6 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra A perfumed wine, with lots of blackberry and flowers that follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Velvety. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/100 Lot 43 Above 5 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Azelia Barolo San Rocco Very concentrated and complex on the nose with blackberry, dark chocolate and toasted oak aromas. Full-bodied and very ripe, with loads of fruit and a long, caressing finish. A powerful and rich wine. Builds on the palate. Wine Spectator 95/100 Lot 44 Above 6 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Paitin di Pasquero-Elia Barbaresco Sorì Paitin The cherry and strawberry fruit is shaded by leather, tobacco and underbrush in this red. Though slightly austere at first, this turns more silky with air. Not especially long on the finish, but elegant nonetheless. Best from 2016 through Wine Spectator 93/100 Lot 45 Above 10 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Cannubi Elegant and linear, with dense tannins buoying the cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus and underbrush flavors. Firm yet fresh, presenting a long, mouthwatering finish. Best from 2016 through Wine Spectator 92/100 Lot 46 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Cannubi Elegant and linear, with dense tannins buoying the cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus and underbrush flavors. Firm yet fresh, presenting a long, mouthwatering finish. Best from 2016 through Wine Spectator 92/100 Lot 47 Above 3 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 1,125

10 2009 Giacomo Brezza & Figli Barolo Sarmassa ( 3 ) Dense and tightly wound, showing cherry and licorice at the core, but dusty tannins will have to cede the way. Balanced, with a finish that exudes sinew and spice. Best from 2015 through Wine Spectator 92/ Bruno Rocca Barbaresco ( 3 ) Round and charming, this red displays cherry, leather, licorice and spice flavors, with a hint of dark chocolate. Balanced and fresh, featuring a mouthwatering finish. Best from 2014 through Wine Spectator 91/100 Lot 48 Above 6 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Starts out broad and soft, with cherry, plum, mint and licorice flavors, turning firm and dry on a base of muscular tannins. Tobacco and tea notes grace the finish. Best from 2016 through Wine Spectator 92/100 Lot 49 Above 4 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 800 SPAIN 2009 Dominio de Tares Cepas Viejas Mencia The blackberry and dark chocolate flavors are rich and deep in this thick red, with chewy tannins balanced by sweet-tart acidity. Straightforward yet deep. Drink now through Wine Spectator 88/100 Bierzo, Spain Lot 50 Above 12 Bottles ( 750 ml ) Lot Value $ 900

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