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This 2012 was somewhat closed down and primary when I tasted it, and no doubt will put on weight and expand in texture as well as aromatic dimension. It exhibits a deep blue/purple color, medium to full body and good purity, but it was too tight and impenetrable to assess at present. Nevertheless, there is a lot going on here and I am confident it has the potential to be an outstanding effort by the time it is in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. Apr 2013, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 88-90/100
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This 2012 was somewhat closed down and primary when I tasted it, and no doubt will put on weight and expand in texture as well as aromatic dimension. It exhibits a deep blue/purple color, medium to full body and good purity, but it was too tight and impenetrable to assess at present. Nevertheless, there is a lot going on here and I am confident it has the potential to be an outstanding effort by the time it is in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. Apr 2013, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 88-90/100
Bordeaux / France