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88
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
This is a perennial hidden gem on the general list. This lighter vintage shows real class, mindful of more expensive merlot-based St-Émilion. Generous, well-
harmonized blackberry, plum, cedar, wood spice and herbal
tea aromas. Smooth, with very good fruit depth. Drink now
to 2010.
- Price:
- $19.55
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2002
- Region:
- Bordeaux
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