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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 2006-2016, Robert Parker, Apr 2001

With a dense ruby/purple color, this closed yet promising, large-scaled, muscular 1998 offers earthy, black currant, and cherry aromas intertwined with scents of minerals and smoke. Powerful, dense, thick, and tannic, it is an uncompromising vin de garde requiring 5-7 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Wine Spectator

88
88/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Wine Spectator
Score 87/100 · Wine Spectator

A delicious St.-Emilion, with loads of chocolate and tobacco. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium, velvety tannins and a medium finish. Best after 2003. 10,415 cases made. -James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2001

88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Robert Parker

With a dense ruby/purple color, this closed yet promising, large-scaled, muscular 1998 offers earthy, black currant, and cherry aromas intertwined with scents of minerals and smoke. Powerful, dense, thick, and tannic, it is an uncompromising vin de garde requiring 5-7 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016. Apr 2001, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Grand Corbin Despagne
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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