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Score 95/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Feb 2019

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Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

97
96-98/100

Robert Parker

97
96-98/100

Robert Parker

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94 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2000

Bright deep ruby. Blackberry, violet, tar, shoe polish and game on the nose, plus a light floral note; at once vibrant and surmuri. Superconcentrated, remarkably intense flavors of crystallized black cherry, cassis and licorice. An extremely persistent wine of noteworthy finesse, yet also one with a powerful structure for aging. One of the standouts of the vintage.

96 - 98 points
Robert Parker
Score 96-98/100 · Drink 2008-2035, Robert Parker, Feb 1999

The 1997 Hermitage Le Pavillon displays a saturated purple color, and a fabulously intense nose of blackberry liqueur intermixed with floral scents, smoke, licorice, tar, and Chinese black tea aromas. There is wonderful concentration, massive body, and a monster finish in this decadently rich Hermitage. It possesses low acidity, but lots of concentration, extract, and length. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

96 - 98 points
Robert Parker
Score 96-98/100 · Robert Parker

The 1997 Hermitage Le Pavillon displays a saturated purple color, and a fabulously intense nose of blackberry liqueur intermixed with floral scents, smoke, licorice, tar, and Chinese black tea aromas. There is wonderful concentration, massive body, and a monster finish in this decadently rich Hermitage. It possesses low acidity, but lots of concentration, extract, and length. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900 Feb 1999, www.robertparker.com

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M. Chapoutier
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

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Dry

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