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JAMES SUCKLING: "Intense aromas of sliced mushrooms, blackberries and spices follow through to a full body, with sweet, ripe fruit, velvety tannins and a fresh clean finish. Tangy and fresh. Best ever from here and one of the values of the vintage. Best in 2016."
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FALSTAFF: "Intensive Weichselfrucht, etwas Zimt und Minze, feine Gewürzanklänge. Komplex, extraktsüß, zart animalische Anklänge, bleibt gut haften, Bitterschokolade im Abgang, Orangenzesten im Finish, toller Essensbegleiter."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Tiny yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare have produced a wine with terrific fruit intensity, a moderately tannic structure, and hints of chocolate, cedar, spice box, and earth. Although not as big as I expected given the vintage, it is well-made and impressively endowed. Enjoy it over the next 12 years. (Tasted four times.)"
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WEINWISSER: "Sattes Purpur-Granat. Schöne Kaffeenoten, Damassine, Lorbeerblatt und Gewürznelken. Sehr aromatischer, langer Gaumen, mit guten Muskeln und Fleisch bepackt, endet mit rauchigem Cassis. Sicherlich einer der allerbesten Jahrgänge und die Spitze in den Côtes de Castillon."
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WINE SPECTATOR: "Alluring aromas and flavors of toast, mineral and roasted plum are expressive and energetic in this rich, modern red. The texture is broad yet polished, with well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Drink now through 2019. 9,310 cases made. — TM"
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Licorice, jammy berries, coffee and chocolate scents lead to a plush, round, sexy and already approachable wine. Net yields in 2009 were an amazing 8 hls/ha."