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quotThe 2005 Almaviva is dark ruby colored with a classy nose of smoke, violets, mineral, pencil lead, espresso, black currants, and blackberry. This is followed by a supple textured wine with layers of sweet fruit, excellent depth and concentration, and well integrated oak, tannin, and acidity. There is enough structure to support 5 7 years of further evolution in the bottle and it should continue to drink well through 2037. Almaviva is a partnership of Bordeaux first growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Concha y Toro. Made in the style of top of the line Pauillac, the blend is typically 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 23% Carmenere a very close relative of Merlot, and 4 5% Cabernet Franc. It spends 18 months in new French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.quot Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, 94 points
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