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WEINWISSER: "WĂĽrziges, fruchtiges, sĂĽsses, volles Bukett mit Leder, Tabak, gebratenem Fleisch. Fruchtiger, voller, wĂĽrziger, dichter Gaumen mit guter Frucht, guter Aromatik, gutem Tannin. Langer, voller Abgang. 18/20 trinken - 2020"
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WINE SPECTATOR: "Aromas of green olive, light raisin and spices follow through to a full body, with sweet and ripe tannins and a long, dark currant, Christmas cake aftertaste. Delicious already. And a long life ahead too.--´88/´98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 2,750 cases made."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The dense purple-colored 1998 boasts a beautifully rich, complex perfume of blackberries, plums, lead pencil, cherries, mocha, and caramel. Powerful and rich, with a multilayered texture, and an opulent, viscous finish revealing enough sweet tannin for definition, this is a terrific, full-bodied, seamless effort from one of the world´s greatest winemakers. Anticipated maturity: now-2016."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fully mature, this medium bodied Pomerol offers chocolate mint, cherries, earth and floral scents. Soft, smooth and elegant, this is at its peak."