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Score 91/100 · Drink 2006-2021, Robert Parker, Feb 2006

The dark plum/purple-tinged 2003 Hermitage possesses a fat, chewy nose of tar, chocolate, blackberries, cassis, and scorched earth. Dense, powerful, viscous, and long, it should drink well for 10-15 years. Importer: JAO Wine Imports, McLean, VA.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Robert Parker

92
90-93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 - 93 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90-93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2005

Good full ruby. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, menthol and bitter chocolate. Extremely ripe and impressively dense (the alcohol is 15. 2%), with port-like flavors of black fruits and dark chocolate. Very rich but just this side of heavy. Finishes with powerful but fine tannins. Impressive for this classique bottling. This will be approachable early but has the stuffing to age.

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Marc Sorrel
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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