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Vintage | Wine 1945 |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Gaubert |
Country | France |
LABIETTE CASTILLE Armagnac 1945
Armagnac
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Saint Emilion
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Arguably one of the greatest vintages of the 0th century, and in my opinion eclipsing the 1961. An early harvst yielded magnificent, long-lasting wines of the highest quality. The wines' exceptional repeness, concentration and power were due to a summer of drought and excessive heat. The best and best kept, are still superb.
There is no other vintage after World War II that can touch the reputation of 1945.