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86
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
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
- Cellar keeper
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