1996 Red Bordeaux
The best of these wines have started to open up since 2007 and can be drunk now with some time in the decanter. That said, the inherent balance of these wines is such that they can be kept, and will develop further in the second decade of 2000 and for many years to come. Moreover, they offer exceptional value when compared to their 2000 and 2005 counterparts.
The weather pattern in Bordeaux was unusual for a great
vintage - warm and dry in June and July and then cool and damp throughout much
of August. However, September was dry and sunny during the day, followed by
cool nights - the result was a rapid rise in sugar levels but with acidity
levels remaining intact, leading to ultra-ripe and well structured wines,
especially in the Médoc.
This is one of the great post-war vintages for Médoc Cabernet-based
wines. They are rich, complex, and beautifully balanced wines, packed with
ripe, pure fruit and have the structure that will allow the top wines to age
well into the next decade and beyond. The St-Emilions and Pomerols are distinguished but
tend to be overshadowed by the rich and gloriously fruity 95s.
| VINTAGE | WINE | BOTTLE SIZE | PRICES | LIST SETTINGS |
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Ch. Rol Valentin St. Emilion
France » Bordeaux » St-Emilion |
Half Bottle
(37.5cl) |
£ 21.00 | |
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Special case price
£
445.68
Buy 24 and save £ 58.32 (11.5%) |
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Merlot,
For laying down,
12.5% alc.
This vineyard near both Cheval Blanc and La Dominique has turned in an exemplary performance in 1996. A blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, it boasts a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a sweet nose of black currants intermixed with licorice, toasty new barrel ... MORE Drink 2004-2011 . Parker Score: 90/100 | ||||
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Pavillon Rouge du Ch. Margaux, Margaux
France » Bordeaux » Margaux Limited Stock
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 73.00 | |
| 12 x £ 57.53 | ||||
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Special case price
£
690.36
Buy 12 and save £ 185.64 (21%) |
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Garnet red colour. Without a doubt delicious ripe Margaux with lots of cassis and plum fruit and hints of black cherries and violets. Perfumed and attractive, with a feminine elegance and freshness under the structured concentrated fruit. 2002 International Wine Challenge Cabernet Sauvignon & ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Gruaud-Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien
France » Bordeaux » St Julien |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 73.00 | |
| 12 x £ 65.70 | ||||
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Special case price
£
788.40
Buy 12 and save £ 87.60 (10%) |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
This has a Gruaud signature etched onto its enticing, rich and decadent nose. This is a superb example of Bordeaux and particular St Julien at its very best. Really silky and creamy on the palate with a fabulously exotic, powerful, ripe and sweet black/red ... MORE Drink 2008-2020 . | ||||
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Ch. Léoville-Barton, 2eme Cru Classe, St. Julien
France » Bordeaux » St Julien Limited Stock
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 102.00 | |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will improve,
12.5% alc.
There can surely be few other estates that are as sought-after or as consistently brilliant as Léoville-Barton and 1996 was an outstanding year for this impressive Second Growth. This wine highlights St Julien’ssuccess in 1996 with a richly opulent style that will give incredible ... MORE Drink 2008-2030 . | ||||
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Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Baron, Pauillac
France » Bordeaux » Pauillac |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 105.00 | |
| 12 x £ 80.32 | ||||
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Special case price
£
963.84
Buy 12 and save £ 296.16 (23.5%) |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Deep opaque colour, with a fine concentrated palate, excellent structure, with a hint of new oak on the finish. Wonderful typicality of Pauillac's terroir comes through strongly. | ||||
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Ch. Lynch-Bages, Pauillac
France » Bordeaux » Pauillac Limited Stock
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 131.00 | |
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
The fleshy, mouth-filling flavours of this wine, from the exceptional 1996 vintage, leads to great finesse on the finish. With its voluptuous cassis fruit it is a blockbuster to enjoy now but will improve with age. Pauillac at its best. | ||||
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Ch. Lynch-Bages, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
France » Bordeaux » Pauillac Limited Stock
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 131.00 | |
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
The fleshy, mouth-filling flavours of this wine, from the exceptional 1996 vintage, leads to great finesse on the finish. With its voluptuous cassis fruit it is a blockbuster to enjoy now but will improve with age. Pauillac at its best. | ||||
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Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac
France » Bordeaux » Pauillac |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 154.00 | |
| 12 x £ 117.34 | ||||
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Special case price
£
1408.08
Buy 12 and save £ 439.92 (23.5%) |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
"The dense ruby/purple-colored 1996 Les Forts de Latour is exceedingly tannic, with cassis and mushroom-like notes in the aromatics. This full-bodied wine is impressively constituted and one of the finest Forts de Latours of the last two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018". (Robert Parker) | ||||
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Ch. Palmer, Margaux
France » Bordeaux » Margaux |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 154.00 | |
| 12 x £ 113.52 | ||||
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Special case price
£
1362.24
Buy 12 and save £ 485.76 (26%) |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will improve,
12.5% alc.
The sensuous, generous dollop of 40 % Merlot that went into this I think is what makes this so exquisite and beguiling. Warm, sweet red fruit with a hint of vanilla leading you to a palate which is plump and fleshy but elegant and sophisticated. It really reminds of a top Grand Cru Burgundy from a ... MORE Drink 2009-2022 . BBR Score: 18.5/20 | ||||
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Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
France » Bordeaux » Pauillac En Primeur
Special conditions apply
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£
256.00
(In Bond)
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will improve,
12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery. This estate's staff believes that the 1996 Mouton-Rothschild is very complex. I agree that among the first-growths, this wine is showing surprising forwardness and complexity in its aromatics. It possesses an exuberant, flamboyant bouquet of roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce. The ... MORE Drink 2013-2030 . Jancis Score: 19/20 Parker Score: 94/100 | ||||









