Community Tasting Note
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Jeff Leve wrote: 92 points
May 9, 2012 - Powerful, tannic and structured to age, the wine offers crème de cassis, cedar, floral, truffle and blackberry notes along with a long, fresh, tannic, clean finish. Give this 5-10 more years and enjoy this beautiful Margaux for several decades after that.
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2 Comments
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farinas commented:
3/9/15, 4:56 PM - Hi Jeff, a couple about to get married just asked me to recommend them 4 bottles of a bordeaux between 50-75 that they can buy and open at their 10, 15, 20 year anniversaries. How abou this Rauzan?
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Jeff Leve commented:
3/9/15, 6:52 PM - In that price range, they are going to be limited. But for that much money, why not? If they are getting married now, why not a wine from this year, or the year they met?
I'm not sure what 2005 Pontet Canet costs, although I'm sure it's at least $100, but it's a better wine and will also age and taste better.