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Score 88/100 · Drink 2008-2023, Robert Parker, Aug 2008

If St.-Julien produced a fruit bomb, this would be it. Herbal, olive, black cherry, cedar, and cassis notes emerge from this succulent, full-bodied, seductive, plush 2005. Impressively endowed with medium to full body, beautiful purity, and notes of cassis fruit intermixed with licorice, tar, pepper, and crushed rocks, this is fresh, tannic, vibrant, and more delineated than the 2004, but still amazing. It should drink well for 10-15 years or longer.

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88/100

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88
88/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Robert Parker

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88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Robert Parker

If St.-Julien produced a fruit bomb, this would be it. Herbal, olive, black cherry, cedar, and cassis notes emerge from this succulent, full-bodied, seductive, plush 2005. Impressively endowed with medium to full body, beautiful purity, and notes of cassis fruit intermixed with licorice, tar, pepper, and crushed rocks, this is fresh, tannic, vibrant, and more delineated than the 2004, but still amazing. It should drink well for 10-15 years or longer. Aug 2008, www.robertparker.com

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Hortevie
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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