This shows a rich and dense nose of blackberry, coffee and smoke. Full-bodied, with soft and round tannins and a long, smoky finish. Very fresh and velvety. GL is really doing excellent things these days, even in less-than-easy vintages... -Wine Spectator

Rating: 89-91 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-03

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Julien: 88 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

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