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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 81/100 · Drink 1993-1998, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

The 1988 exhibits some greenness to its tannins, is medium-bodied, spicy, offers some curranty fruit, and finishes abruptly. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-1998.

Critic scores

Critic scores
83
83/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Wine Spectator

81
81/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

88 points
Wine Spectator
Score 88/100 · Wine Spectator

Warm and supple, with generous plum, currant, spice and cedar flavors that are sharply focused, picking up hints of vanilla and tobacco. The tannins are very dry. Hold until 1996 to 2000. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1991.

81 points
Robert Parker
Score 81/100 · Robert Parker

The 1988 exhibits some greenness to its tannins, is medium-bodied, spicy, offers some curranty fruit, and finishes abruptly. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-1998. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Haut-Bages Liberal
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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