12 bottles per lot
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FINE CHATEAUNEUF FROM HENRI BONNEAU, BEAUCASTEL AND RAYAS
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Réserve des Céléstins--Vintage 1989
Rhone. Henri Bonneau
Two slightly corroded capsules. Five loose vintage labels. Four slightly bin-soiled and one slightly creased label. Levels 2 cms below base of capsules or better. In Christie's carton
Tasting Note: Inching closer and closer to the celestial 1990, is the 1989. This cuvée was fabulous when tasted in Bonneau's cellars, but it closed down after bottling. Possibly even more powerful and tannic than the 1990, as well as more backward, the 1989 looks to be a great classic. It is a Reserve des Celestins to forget for another 3-8 years. It possesses all the characteristics of the 1990, but everything is packed into a more linear personality. Amazing stuff! Robert Parker, eRobertParker.com (Jan 2003)
12 bottles per lot
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Réserve des Céléstins--Vintage 1989
Rhone. Henri Bonneau
Two slightly corroded capsules. Five loose vintage labels. Four slightly bin-soiled and one slightly creased label. Levels 2 cms below base of capsules or better. In Christie's carton
Tasting Note: Inching closer and closer to the celestial 1990, is the 1989. This cuvée was fabulous when tasted in Bonneau's cellars, but it closed down after bottling. Possibly even more powerful and tannic than the 1990, as well as more backward, the 1989 looks to be a great classic. It is a Reserve des Celestins to forget for another 3-8 years. It possesses all the characteristics of the 1990, but everything is packed into a more linear personality. Amazing stuff! Robert Parker, eRobertParker.com (Jan 2003)
12 bottles per lot