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Château Margaux 1996 Rouge
Appellation :
Margaux
Ranking :
1er Cru Classé en 1855
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The product
In details
Ranking notes:
Robert Parker 100/100, Jancis Robinson 18/20
"The 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.(...) The final blend (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) contains a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. It tastes complete and long, although backward. My instincts suggest this wine will shut down, but at present it is open-knit, tasting like a recently bottled wine. The fruit is exceptionally sweet and pure, and there are layers of flavor in the mouth. I do believe this wine will develop an extraordinary perfume, and possess a high level of richness. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2040." Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 10%, Petit Verdot 5%
The producer
Château Margaux
Château Margaux is a First Growth of the appellation Margaux. 82 hectares of vines are reserved for the reds, with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Mme Corinne Mentzelopoulos has been owner and manager for more than 30 years, and Philippe Bascaules was recently appointed General Manager starting march 2017, following suit to Paul Pontallier.
