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2005 Domaine Francois Villard Saint-Joseph Mairlant
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2005 Domaine Francois Villard Saint-Joseph Mairlant

Producer: Domaine Francois Villard
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Saint Joseph

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88 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2008

Bright ruby. Peppery raspberry and kirsch on the nose, with brisk minerals adding urgency. Bitter cherry and blackcurrant flavors are youthfully brooding but possess very good depth and slow-building sweetness. Finishes with impressive spicy lift and very good cut.

87 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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