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WS92 Deep, intense ruby red.The nose reveals pure, delicate aromas of ripe blackcurrants, wild strawberries and blackberries, blended with hints of minerals and fine notes of vanilla, coffee, licorice and spices. The mouth shows outstanding balance, a firm tannic structure anbd exceptional length.T..

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DC 85 Light, perfumed and pretty on the nose, with bright red fruit and floral hints. A touch of classic Cabernet Sauvignon graphite and lead pencil notes gives the nose a more serious deeper edge. Sleek and fresh, the palate offers sweet redcurrant fruit in abundance. Nice fresh summer fruits, som..

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WW 96  JS 94  WS 93  WE 91   Persistent mousse, with fine bubbles rising slowly. Pale salmon pink in color, with a shade of gold. A nose of red fruits and fresh pear. Delicate fruit on the palate, elegant, and showing great finesse. It has a perfumed, red-fruits bouquet and a p..

Brink red, showing its age. Drunk over 6 hours, the wine first came with intense smokiness and oak, fruit was not vivid. Medium to light bodied. Cedar, cassis, earthiness, but the finish was pretty short. Acidity and alcohol seemed smoothen out with time. I'd say the chateau produced a below average..

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DC 85 This early drinking wine, with its ripe cherry plum essence and mixed red berry flavours, will offer pleasurable charms upon release. Nose open and forward. Light and fruity.  ..

JS95 RP93 WE93 WS92 Very soft wine, with ripe Merlot dominant. There is a rich character along with fresh tannins, very juicy, licorice and big, firm fruits. Currants and blackberries on the nose. Spicy and intense undertones. Full body, with juicy fruit and a soft, very silky texture and a long, l..

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RP 93 The wine is impressive in this vintage, its beautiful, dense, blue/black color is followed by a striking nose of creme de cassis, blackberry fruit, charcoal and a hint of camphor. The wine is rich and medium to full-bodied, displaying surprising texture, depth and breadth. ..

RP98 Dense ruby/purple, with notes of crushed rock, blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with some licorice and chocolate, this full-bodied, massive wine from proprietor Philippe Cuvelier coincides with the resurrection of this premier grand cru classé in St.-Emilion. As the wine sits in the g..

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Wine Advocate #206 Apr 2013 Robert Parker (87-89) Drink: 2013 - 2025 The second wine (also about 50% of the total production), the 2012 Croix du Beaucaillou is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot with 2% Petit Verdot. It is a soft, round, attra..

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