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Score 86/100 · Drink 2002-2007, Robert Parker, Apr 2002

This light-bodied, attractive, tobacco, berry, and cherry-scented, well-made, elegant 1999 is best drunk over the next 3-5 years. Like most vintages, it is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc.

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Critic scores
86
86/100

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86
86/100

Robert Parker

86
86/100

Robert Parker

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86 points
Robert Parker
Score 86/100 · Robert Parker

This light-bodied, attractive, tobacco, berry, and cherry-scented, well-made, elegant 1999 is best drunk over the next 3-5 years. Like most vintages, it is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Wine Advocate.April, 2002

86 - 88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 86-88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium red. Roasted aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and tobacco. Fresh and minerally, with very good vinosity for the vintage. Finishes with fine, ripe tannins. Rather shapely Graves.

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Villa Bel-Air
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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