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1998 Château Fontenil - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Fronsac (10/17/2009)
13.0% alcohol. An excellent contrast to the du Tertre. Dark red color with the slightest start of bricking at the rim of the glass. More black fruit, an herbal note, chocolate, and earth. In the mouth, tasty and plush, with a distinctive chocolate tinge to the fruit and earth notes. Leafy tobacco frames the acidity. Strong finish. A lovely, complete wine. A- -
1999 Château du Tertre - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux (10/17/2009)
13.0% alcohol. Opened three hours before serving. Deep red color with no signs of bricking at the edge of the glass. Classic nose of black currant, cigar box, spice, and pencil lead. Lovely and inviting bouquet. In the mouth, caresses the palate with a panoply of lovely fruit flavors and waves of complexity, led by the leafy tobacco notes and rich earth. Gentle acidity and a long, delicious finish. This is just terrific and enjoyable. Drinking beautifully now. A-
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