AOC – Margaux
Grand Cru Classe – 3eme
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot
Ratings
Robert Parker 91
Wine Spectator 90
Tasting Notes
Beautifully dense garnet red.
The nose opens with notes of plum, crystallized blackberries, vanilla, cinnamon, and, with air time, smoky and musky notes appear.
Clear fruitiness and vigorous freshness on the attack, following through with a noticeable tannic structure and lovely fleshiness, developing harmoniously into a sustained, tasty and still fresh finish.
Still at its peak, this wine will retain its qualities for at least ten years. Decant it two hours before serving.
-by Georges LEPRE ¨C Offical Website
Medium saturated color with the first hint of amber at the rim. Ripe fruit in the nose, supported by sweet spices, and forest floor. Harmonious, balanced, and altogether delicious on the palate. The 1996 Palmer, from a cooler vintage more favorable to Merlot, is youthfully fresh and clear with good acidity and noticeable fleshy tannins. We are left with a memorable finish, which is particularly long, fresh, delicate, and simply a thrill to taste.
-by Robert Parker
Big and powerful, with loads of fruit and chewy tannins. Still just a baby. Full-bodied, with lots of structure and a long, long finish. Give it time.–’95/’96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010.
-by Wine Spectator