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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Wine Spectator

Fascinating aromas of chocolate, berries, violet and light vanilla follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. I would give this a few more years still. Stylish and honest. Better than I remember.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. James Suckling,Wine Spectator2007

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Wine Spectator

87
87/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker

I am pleased with how the 1996 Magdelaine has turned out after bottling as the wine appears to have more to it than I suspected. Its dark ruby color is accompanied by a tell-tale nose of kirsch and cherry jam, intermixed with spicy new oak. Medium-bodied, elegant, and harmonious, this wine will undoubtedly close down, but should open nicely offering a stylish, classic St.-Emilion for drinking between 2003-2015. Apr 1999, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Magdelaine
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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