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The 1996 Sigalas-Rabaud is a cool climate-styled wine with quince, kiwi, and honeyed pineapple-like fruit. It is medium-bodied, with little viscosity, as well as zesty underlying acidity, and an austere yet clean, crisp, mineral-like finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Apr 1999, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 87/100
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Product Details
The 1996 Sigalas-Rabaud is a cool climate-styled wine with quince, kiwi, and honeyed pineapple-like fruit. It is medium-bodied, with little viscosity, as well as zesty underlying acidity, and an austere yet clean, crisp, mineral-like finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Apr 1999, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 87/100
Bordeaux / France