130 . 2 BOTTLES CHÂTEAU KIRWAN 2010 BORDEAUX - FRANCE
This wine is powerful and concentrated , but by no means excessively extracted . Dense purple , muscular , deep and impressive , it is a wine that allows for no compromise among wine lovers . Drink over the following 20-40 years .
Marissa and Chris Thomas Value : $ 487
131 . CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2002 BORDEAUX - FRANCE
A beautiful , silky , medium-body Montrose with silky tannins coming in to control the finish . Youthful , bright red colour with aromas of minerals , dry wood , and florals . Pairs well with beef , lamb , and poultry .
Sheng Family Value : $ 160
132 . BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD BLANC DE BLANCS 2008 CHAMPAGNE - FRANCE
This vintage Blanc de Blancs completes a full range produced for all the Rothschild family-owned properties in Bordeaux . It is full of minerality as well as crisp intensity . The fruit is almost mature while still fresh and tangy . This textured Champagne will be best from 2020 . Score : 94 .
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Elsa Li Value : $ 420
133 . 2 BOTTLES CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 2017 BORDEAUX - FRANCE
The 2017 vintage with its deep garnet red colour and purplish-blue hues reflects the ripeness of the grape varieties in the blend . It offers a pleasant nose and a wonderful freshness , characteristic of the vintage . The attack is supple , rich , with a good volume . It expresses an aromatic palette of black and red fruit ( blackcurrant , morello cherry , etc .) with spicy notes . Its perfectly smooth tannins strengthen its aromatic persistence .
Wai Family Value : $ 420
67 SILENT AUCTION