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Score 86/100 · Drink 1998-2009, Robert Parker, Feb 1999

The 1996 Cote Rotie Champin Le Seigneur displays a dark ruby color, and an unevolved smoky, roasted nose. It is medium-bodied, with attractive berry fruit, but the finish quickly becomes attenuated and compressed because of the wine's tart acidity. I am not sure the acidity will ever mesh fully with the other components. Importers: New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (803) 497-8625 and Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800

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87
87/100

Average Score

86
86/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good ruby-red. Complex nose combines raspberry, mocha, leather and game. Supple and round, with very good intensity of flavor but still rather backward in the middle palate. Floral note perks up the fruit. Strong acidity gives this good grip and sneaky persistence.

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Jean Michel Gerin
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Viognier

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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