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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 75/100 · Drink 2006, Robert Parker, Apr 1999

The shallow, medium ruby-colored 1996 reveals earthy overtones, little depth, an attenuated, compressed personality, and an herbaceous finish. It will not improve. Anticipated maturity: now-2006.

Critic scores

Critic scores
81
81/100

Average Score

86
86/100

Wine Spectator

75
75/100

Robert Parker

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86 points
Wine Spectator
Score 86/100 · Wine Spectator

Lovely perfumed aromas of raspberries and flowers. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a fruity aftertaste. Not a major-league wine, but an admirable effort from this property. Best after 2000. 11,670 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999

75 points
Robert Parker
Score 75/100 · Robert Parker

The shallow, medium ruby-colored 1996 reveals earthy overtones, little depth, an attenuated, compressed personality, and an herbaceous finish. It will not improve. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. Apr 1999, 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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