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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Wine Spectator

Well made. Decadent aromas of ripe fruit, meat and jam. Medium- to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a medium, fruity finish. Best after 2007. 4,830 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2001

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Wine Spectator

86
86/100

Robert Parker

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86 points
Robert Parker
Score 86/100 · Robert Parker

A medium-bodied, spicy, earthy effort, the 1998 exhibits notions of cured olives, ripe cherries, cassis, and spice box. Although not complex, it is a solid, muscular wine that will provide a mouthful of tasty St.-Emilion. Anticipated maturity: now-2010. Apr 2001, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Balestard la Tonnelle
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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