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Château des Charmes 2005 Cabernet Merlot

Château des Charmes ages its reds longer than most, making this 2005 the current release. Barrel aging has imparted a complex bouquet of strawberry and raspberry, with piquant green herbs, tobacco and leather. It’s sturdy and tannic, with good length. Best 2009 to 2012. LCBO 454991

Price:: $14.45
Type:: Red
Varietal:: Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
Vintage:: 2005
Region:: Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Score: 86

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80 to 84 good | 85 to 89 very good | 90 to 94 excellent | 95 to 100 outstanding

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