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Vintage | Wine 1971 |
Classification | St Emilion - Grand Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Laniotte |
Country | France |
DOMAINE HUET Clos du Bourg 1971
Vouvray
Champagne
Saint Emilion
Pomerol
Pauillac
Pessac Leognan
A relatively small but good quality, very high priced vintage. Coming at the top of the overheated market, it was overrated by the Bordelais and has ben underrated by the British. Many wines have turned out better than the 1970s.