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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
This is a light pinot noir that
is very typical of Louis Latour. Charming, perfectly ripened strawberry-raspberry nose, jazzed by wood spice, vanilla and cedary forest nuances. Not much weight and depth, but
it’s balanced, firm and compact, with very good length. Best 2008 to 2011.
- Price:
- $18.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Burgundy
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