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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2005-2009, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2003

Healthy though not desperately intense crimson. Fragrant, very slightly loose but with lots of attractive, soft fruit. Could do with a little bit more focus but an easy drink. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
86
86/100

Average Score

86
85-86/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

85 - 86 points
Robert Parker
Score 85-86/100 · Robert Parker, Apr 2001

A light raspberry pencil-lead nose. Moderate tannins on the off-dry palate. Pencil-lead and cassis. This does not have the depth or complexity for long-term cellaring but it is not bad. Tasted June 2001. (No tasting note was provided in Issue 134. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from the 2001 Neal Martin’s Wine Journal)

About the producer

Ch. la Tour de By
La Tour de By

Situated on a gravel outcrop on the banks of the Gironde, this property has 94 hectares under vine, producing reliably consistent, traditionally styled Claret that really delivers for the price.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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