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Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Drink 2002-2008, Robert Parker, Apr 2002

This 1999 possesses a beautiful, savory style with no hard edges, plenty of ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit, medium body, soft tannin, and an endearing texture. It is a delicious, mid-weight claret to drink over the next 5-6 years.

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87
87/100

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87
87/100

Robert Parker

87
87/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker

This 1999 possesses a beautiful, savory style with no hard edges, plenty of ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit, medium body, soft tannin, and an endearing texture. It is a delicious, mid-weight claret to drink over the next 5-6 years. Apr 2002, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Ch. Maucaillou
Maucaillou

Owned by the négociant Dourthe, this Moulis property has 87 hectares of vines today (with 67 added by Philippe Dourthe since 1967). Managed and made by an expert team, the quality here is hardly surprising.

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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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