Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 2003 rich flavors of blueberries

rich flavors of blueberries

This deeply-colored wine exhibits the tell-tale Lafite bouquet of cedar

It has profound richness with a full

the 2008 The Struie offers notes of stewed plums and creme de cassis with hints of raisins

I really like the sense of perfect balance plus the combination of a textured and velvety mouth feel juxtaposed against the precision and tension of the flavors and finish

Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 2003 rich flavors of blueberriesThe 1996 Chateau Margaux, which was bottled in September, 1998, is undoubtedly one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In many respects, it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux, as well as the paradigm for this estate, combining measured power, extraordinary elegance, and admirable complexity. I tasted the wine on three separate occasions in January, and in short, it's a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers