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90 Nm.
"I prefer the nose to the ’99 Carruades compared to the ’97. Good lift, fine definition, a greater sense of mineralité and vigour. Certainly more clarity although it is more austere than the 2002. The palate is medium-bodied, quite lithe, good acidity and lovely lifted black fruits with a touch of black plum and dates. This is an ebullient, quite vivacious Carruades, akin to a Saint-Estèphe on the earthy, austere finish. Very admirable . . ." Neal Martin, Wine Journal, Jan 2009 |