Margaux 1996
Margaux 1996 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £910.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaux 2005 Château Margaux · Bordeaux | £900.00 | |||
| Margaux 2010 Château Margaux · Bordeaux | £900.00 | |||
| Margaux 2009 Château Margaux · Bordeaux | £950.00 | |||
| Tignanello 2005 Antinori · Tuscany | £950.00 |
Since the 17th Century, the Grand Vin of Château Margaux has been recognised as being one of the greatest wines in the entire world. 1996 was an exceptionally late harvest and, though of high quality, produced incredibly powerful, muscular and long-lived wines. Composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, this is an incredibly complex wine really only just beginning to hit its stride. It has immense layers of deeply concentrated fruits, superb mineral tension and fine, lacy tannins, with an extraordinarily long finish of outstanding precision and freshness. Perhaps one of the most complete expressions of Margaux ever released.