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Average Score
77
Critic Notes
The 1997 Lascombes is made in an up-front, light to medium-bodied, soft style, but at present the oak seems excessive for the moderate quantities of fruit. It will need to be drunk during its first 7-8 years of life.||(No tasting note was provided in Issue 128. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from Issue 122) Wine Advocate.April, 2000
Score: 77-/100Robert Parker

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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Margaux
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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