2003 Balestard la Tonnelle
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Score 86/100 · Wine Spectator
Blackberry with milk chocolate and light spice character. Full-bodied, with medium tannins and a toasted oak, almost bitter, finish. Slightly short. Bit too much new wood? Best after 2007. 2,415 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2006
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86
86/100
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86
86/100
Wine Spectator
15
15/20
Jancis Robinson MW
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Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15/20 · Jancis Robinson MW
Deep crimson, though a pale rim. Full, but muddy, nose lacking a fruity core. Acidity rather prominent. Dry tannins.www.jancisrobinson.com, 03 Nov 2005
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