1998 Saint Domingue
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Score 88/100 · Drink 2001-2010, Robert Parker, Apr 2001
The 1998 St.-Domingue is made in an exotic, over-the-top style with port-like, ripe notes of prunes, blackberry jam, coffee, and toasty new oak. The flamboyant bouquet characteristics are also apparent in this medium to full-bodied, oaky, low acid, almost flabby wine. Although it will be controversial, it is undeniably delicious. Anticipated maturity: now-2010
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87
87/100
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88
88/100
Robert Parker
87
86-87/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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86 - 87 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 86-87/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Full ruby-red. Superripe aroma of crystallized berries. Lush, fat and suave, with good weight in the mouth. But shows a distinct aspect of surmaturite and could use a bit more clarity of flavor. Finishes with very round tannins.
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