Word: ducru
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...cited; such statements might not be strictly untrue as generalizations, but most members of the Tastevin would agree that they are gross oversimplifications. Why, it is like saying that all the wines of the Medoc have intellectual bouquets--a statement that totally ignores the near bluffness of the Brainaire Ducru and the sincerity of the Pichon Longueville (doubtless due to its being a Pauillac). But to return to the Moselles: I have but recently enjoyed, in company with Mr. Leve, an Auslese Bercastler Doktor, a prince among Moselles, that was 17 years old and still displayed its fine breeding...
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