6 bottles per lot
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Grands Echézeaux--Vintage 1998
Côte de Nuits, Engel
In original carton
"I was surprised to still find noticeable oak on the nose that displays absolutely no secondary development at all at this point. The oak is not enough to be intrusive but it's hardly invisible either. The big, rich and still moderately structured flavors offer solid concentration and solid if not sensational complexity, all wrapped in excellent length. There is enough fat on the mid-palate that this could be approached now with pleasure though it will certainly continue to improve over time. In short, a lovely effort that is still on the way up. Tasted twice with consistent notes." BH, July 11, 2005
6 bottles per lot
Côte de Nuits, Engel
In original carton
"I was surprised to still find noticeable oak on the nose that displays absolutely no secondary development at all at this point. The oak is not enough to be intrusive but it's hardly invisible either. The big, rich and still moderately structured flavors offer solid concentration and solid if not sensational complexity, all wrapped in excellent length. There is enough fat on the mid-palate that this could be approached now with pleasure though it will certainly continue to improve over time. In short, a lovely effort that is still on the way up. Tasted twice with consistent notes." BH, July 11, 2005
6 bottles per lot