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Château Rol Valentin--Vintage 1996
Saint-Emilion, grand cru. Château-bottled
Tasting note: This vineyard near both Cheval Blanc and La Dominique has turned in an exemplary performance in 1996. A blend of 90 Merlot, 7 Cabernet Franc, and 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, it boasts a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a sweet nose of black currants intermixed with licorice, toasty new barrel aromas, and smoked herbs. Medium-bodied, rich, ripe, and hedonistically styled, this wine was made from low yields, enjoyed an impeccable elevage, and was bottled without filtration. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2014. 90 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
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Saint-Emilion, grand cru. Château-bottled
Tasting note: This vineyard near both Cheval Blanc and La Dominique has turned in an exemplary performance in 1996. A blend of 90 Merlot, 7 Cabernet Franc, and 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, it boasts a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a sweet nose of black currants intermixed with licorice, toasty new barrel aromas, and smoked herbs. Medium-bodied, rich, ripe, and hedonistically styled, this wine was made from low yields, enjoyed an impeccable elevage, and was bottled without filtration. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2014. 90 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
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