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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2014, Robert Parker, Apr 2000

One of the vintage's superstars, this dark plum/purple-colored 1997 offers flamboyant, explosive aromas of vanillin, cherry jam, licorice, and new oak. Deep, concentrated, rich, and surprisingly chewy, this full-bodied, gorgeously concentrated and proportioned St.-Emilion will be hard to resist young. There is some tannin to be shed, but the wine is so ostentatious, it is impossible to ignore. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2014.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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88 points
Wine Spectator
Score 88/100 · Wine Spectator

Well-crafted for '97, with cherry, berry and spice character. Medium-bodied, with polished tannins and a fruity finish. Best after 2002. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000.

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

One of the vintage's superstars, this dark plum/purple-colored 1997 offers flamboyant, explosive aromas of vanillin, cherry jam, licorice, and new oak. Deep, concentrated, rich, and surprisingly chewy, this full-bodied, gorgeously concentrated and proportioned St.-Emilion will be hard to resist young. There is some tannin to be shed, but the wine is so ostentatious, it is impossible to ignore. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2014. Wine Advocate.April, 2000

About the producer

Monbousquet
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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