2002 Oriel L'Exception
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Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2005
Red-ruby. Aromas of black cherry, licorice, mint and tarry oak; seems less evolved than the 2002 Quinault. Then dense, tightly wound and primary, and not yet showing the personality of the Quinault. Finishes with substantial but sweet tannins and good chewy length.
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89/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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