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Quintessence du Chateau des Gravestext
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15¾/20

Quintessence du Chateau des Graves 2001

Margaux, Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, FranceVanilla, toasty oak, tobacco leaf, cherry, cedar bark, licorice root aromas. Round, soft, dry palate with some light, cedar-y tannins. Peppery, tobacco leaf, green olive, cassis flavours with a mineral, vanilla, green bean finish. Elegant but somewhat on the green side and dry. Needs 1-2 years to smooth out.Tasted: 15 May 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$54.99750mlspeculative listing - The Seacove Group
Producer: Domaines des Grandes Maisons (DMG)Distributors: Icon Vins Fins
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - MerlotCSPC: 421719UPC: 3760130761116