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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
A bit reserved, with tobacco, cran-raspberry fruit and a perfumed violet character. Medium weight, meaty texture, with firm tannin and bitterness. Quite substantial. Best 2009 to 2011. Good length.
- Price:
- $17.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Burgundy
- Cellar keeper
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