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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 72/100 · Drink 1993-1999, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

Dusty, hard, even harsh flavors are obliterated by the abrasive tannins in the 1988. The impression created is one of hollowness, with only a skeleton of acidity, wood, and tannin. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999.

Critic scores

Critic scores
76
76/100

Average Score

85
85/100

Wine Spectator

72
72/100

Robert Parker

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85 points
Wine Spectator
Score 85/100 · Wine Spectator

Rather dusty in character, but a very good, mature bottle of wine. Plenty of berry, allspice and chocolate aromas. Medium-bodied and round-textured, with tobacco, cherry and chestnut flavors.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999

72 points
Robert Parker
Score 72/100 · Robert Parker

Dusty, hard, even harsh flavors are obliterated by the abrasive tannins in the 1988. The impression created is one of hollowness, with only a skeleton of acidity, wood, and tannin. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Ch. Rauzan-Gassies
Rauzan Gassies

The Quié family purchased Pauillac Fifth Growth Ch. Croizet-Bages in 1942, adding Rauzan-Gassies four years later. Once part of the same estate as the neighbouring Rauzan-Ségla, this Margaux property was split off in time for the 1855 Classification, earning Second Growth status.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Deuxième Grand Cru Classé

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