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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
Lifted oak spice, leather and cranberry-currant fruit. Tart grip and good flavour richness for the money. Warm, fairly tannic and bitter; a bit earthy. Very good length. Best 2008 to 2010.
- Price:
- $17.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Burgundy
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