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Date Printed: 1/9/2009
(search item no. 94404)
Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 1/9/2009: $54.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
1999 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 88 points
1998 Wine & Spirits rating: 88 points
1988 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

"Aromas of blackberry, currant and mineral follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a chocolate and light vanilla aftertaste. Subtle and long. Caressing texture. Hard not to drink now. Best after 2010."
-Wine Spectator

"From bottle the 2003 is showing as well as can be expected. A soft, sexy, near-term style of claret with a deep plum/ruby/purple-tinged color, a big, sweet nose of anise, creme de cassis, smoke, Provencal herbs, and some spice box, it is opulent, fleshy, not profoundly concentrated, but rich enough. Everything is nicely balanced with silky tannin and low acidity. Drink it over the next 12-14 years as this is a seductive wine."
-Wine Advocate

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