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Vintage | 1970 |
Rating | 85-89 |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Pontet Clauzure |
Country | France |
Saint Estèphe
Saint Georges Saint Emilion
Sauternes
Hermitage Rouge
CHÂTEAU MALARTIC LAGRAVIERE 1970
Pessac Leognan
A highly important vintage in many ways its fine quality (initially overrated) and its timing provided a jump start to the wine boom which was already hotting up during the dreary 1967, 1968 and 1969 vintages.