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Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru d'Auvenay (Domaine) 1996 - Lot of 1 bottle - 0
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Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru d'Auvenay (Domaine) 1996

Yellow fruitFood-friendly wineICON-WINE
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13%

0.75L

Intensity

Quantity: 1 bottleObservations: 1 Slightly marked label, 1 Slightly damaged capsule, 1 Slightly corroded capsuleLevel: 1 To 2cmOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: BurgundyAppellation: Chevalier-MontrachetClassification: Grand cruOwner: d'Auvenay (Domaine)
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Lot presentation

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru d'Auvenay (Domaine) 1996

The wine

Chevalier Montrachet is a white wine produced on the delimited Puligny-Montrachet parcel. The vineyard, just over 7 hectares in area, lies above Mont Rachet on a sloping and very chalky and erosion-prone terroir. This is Domaine d’Auvenay’s iconic wine. This terroir produces concentrated but more refined wines than Montrachet. And this wine has everything - sumptuousness, minerality, distinction, and depth. All the superlatives apply. Age for at least 15 years before drinking.

About the Producer Domaine d'Auvenay

The Domaine d'Auvenay belongs to the charismatic Lalou Bize-Leroy, who is also at the head of the less famous Leroy domain in Meursault. Its Chardonnays are noted to be the best in the world and their prices reflect this success. Madame Bize-Leroy, an energetic lady in her seventies, is also a fervent subscriber of biodynamics. She is Henri Leroy's daughter, the founder of the Leroy winemerchants, who bought half of the DRC (Domaine de la Roumanée Conti) in 1942 . In 1950s, she took over Maison Leroy, which had an impressive stock of vintage wines. In 1974 she took over from her father and became the joint manager of the DRC with her cousin Aubert de Villaine. She had to step down from this position in 1992, but still owns 25% of the shares. While building up the Leroy domain with other quality parcels, she purchased a farm at Saint-Romain that was to become the Domaine d'Auvenay. Included under this name are also the parcels inherited from her father, which were bought between 1989 and 1995.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 bottle

Level: 1 To 2cmObservations: 1 Slightly marked label, 1 Slightly damaged capsule, 1 Slightly corroded capsule

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 13 %

Region: Burgundy

Appellation: Chevalier-Montrachet

Classification: Grand cru

Owner: d'Auvenay (Domaine)

Vintage: 1996

Colour: white

Service temperature: 13°

Viticulture: biodynamic More information....

Size (in ha): 0.16 hectares

Intensity: rich

Leading aroma: yellow fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Chardonnay
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iDealwine Price Estimate

Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru d'Auvenay (Domaine) 1996

The iDealwine Price Estimate(1) is based on auction results, using the hammer price of lots including the buyer's premium for the sale.
(1)Bottle format
Current auction price estimate(1)
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru d'Auvenay (Domaine) 1996
7,387
7,756
(year's highest)
6,899
(year's lowest)
Latest auctions
13/05/2024
:
7,386,80
13/05/2024
:
7,512
01/03/2024
:
6,899
02/02/2024
:
7,213
05/01/2024
:
7,756
20/02/2019
:
4,499,20
13/12/2018
:
3,526,40
13/12/2018
:
3,283,20
13/12/2018
:
2,176,64
13/04/2013
:
960
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