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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2012-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2004

Dull blackish purple. Some slightly unripe note. Round, complete with a dry, savoury edge to the nose. Big, tea-like, lots of acidity. Wild, aggressive, terribly young. Dry tannins on the finish. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2017, Robert Parker, Oct 2002

Made in a sweet, open-knit, precocious style, Delaforce's 2000 reveals a dense ruby/purple color as well as sweet, accessible black cherry/blackberry fruit with hints of smoke, earth, and truffles. This lush, medium to full-bodied, juicy, succulent effort will last for 15+ years. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2015-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Jul 2002

Deep, bright purplish crimson. Very lively, vigorous nose even if without great depths. Extremely sweet start and then lots of violet flavours. Rather dry and austere on the finish. Correct but not a whole load of fun. Quite a long finish already though and a little spirity. (JR)

87 points
Wine Spectator
Score 87/100 · Wine Spectator

Very floral, with hints of crushed berries. Medium- to full-bodied, medium sweet, with fine tannins and a long, refreshing finish. Pretty. Best after 2008. 6,500 cases made. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2003

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Delaforce
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Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

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