1989 Rauzan Gassies
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Dusty, hard, even harsh flavors are obliterated by the abrasive tannins in the 1988. The impression created is one of hollowness, with only a skeleton of acidity, wood, and tannin. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999.
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Rather dusty in character, but a very good, mature bottle of wine. Plenty of berry, allspice and chocolate aromas. Medium-bodied and round-textured, with tobacco, cherry and chestnut flavors.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999
Dusty, hard, even harsh flavors are obliterated by the abrasive tannins in the 1988. The impression created is one of hollowness, with only a skeleton of acidity, wood, and tannin. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

The Quié family purchased Pauillac Fifth Growth Ch. Croizet-Bages in 1942, adding Rauzan-Gassies four years later. Once part of the same estate as the neighbouring Rauzan-Ségla, this Margaux property was split off in time for the 1855 Classification, earning Second Growth status.