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Bts
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0 Immediate | 6 Marketplace
£59.00
Average Score
86
Critic Notes
The 1989, while filled with tannin and structured for aging up to 30 years, did not seem to have quite the inner core of fruit, depth, and intensity that the 1988 possessed. Full and tannic, it will not be at its best until midway through the first decade of the next century. This is an imposingly backward style of wine that may ultimately merit a higher score--provided the fruit does not dry out before the tannin fades. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 4/91. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
Score: 86-/100Robert Parker
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Saint Emilion
Colour
Red
Taste
Dry
Alcohol %
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Product Type
Still wine
Product Subtype
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Drinking Window
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