1998 Gewurztraminer Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre
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Score 90/100 · Pierre Rovani, Jun 2000
The 1998 Gewurztraminer Cuvee des Seigneurs Ribeaupierre has an intense, concentrated, and complex character. Raspberries, flowers, and roses can be found in this pure, deep, and silky-textured wine. (Not yet released) Importer: Esprit Du Vin French Wine Merchants & Select European Estates, 48 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050; www.edvwines.com
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90
90/100
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89
89+/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
90
90/100
Pierre Rovani
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89+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Perfumed, vibrant aromas of smoke, butter, clove, lime and lichee. Sweeter on entry, then rich and broad in the middle palate, with moderate acidity. More impressive today on the front half than on the finish. But needs some bottle aging.
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