This is like drinking liquid black currants and blackberries. The wine has great intensity and richness from the superbly generous Merlot. The wood aging shows as a hint in the background, with the bold black fruit and ample acidity dominating. Drink from 2026. Roger Voss
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Price$3400,Buy Now
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Alcohol15%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterChâteau Pétrus
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Date Published4/1/2018
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