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89
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
Great vintage unveils its charms. Very deep colour. Classy and cool nose of perfectly ripened blackberry-currant, flecked with dried herbs, tobacco and vanilla. The wine is medium weight, stylish, elegant. Ripe, dry tannin. Very good length. Best 2009 through 2012. Vintages Essential.
- Price:
- $22.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Bordeaux Supérieur
- Cellar keeper
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