Château Margaux Premier Cru Classé, Margaux, Bordeaux, 1996, 6x75cl
Appellation: Margaux AOC (Bordeaux, France)
Blend: ~82%–85% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~10%–12% Merlot, ~4% Petit Verdot, ~2% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: Aged for 18 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2006-2050
CRITIC SCORES
Neal Martin – 100 points
Jane Anson – 100 points
Jeff Leve – 99 points
TASTING NOTES
Crushed violets, cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, and subtle baking spices. Fleshy and medium-to-full-bodied, with incredible tension, precision, and balance. Silky, tannins and bright, refreshing acidity that carries into an exceedingly long finish.
Château Margaux Premier Cru Classé, Margaux, Bordeaux, 1996, 6x75cl
Appellation: Margaux AOC (Bordeaux, France)
Blend: ~82%–85% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~10%–12% Merlot, ~4% Petit Verdot, ~2% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: Aged for 18 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2006-2050
CRITIC SCORES
Neal Martin – 100 points
Jane Anson – 100 points
Jeff Leve – 99 points
TASTING NOTES
Crushed violets, cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, and subtle baking spices. Fleshy and medium-to-full-bodied, with incredible tension, precision, and balance. Silky, tannins and bright, refreshing acidity that carries into an exceedingly long finish.
