1996 Château Margaux

Estate: Château Margaux
Region: Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Tasting Note:May 11, 2018

Deep brick red with a ruby hue. Lovely age on the nose with leather, dusty, mushrooms, dried cherries and a little dirty diaper. Medium tannins (6/10) and full bodied. Layered palate with notes of dried cherries, leaves, forest floor and truffles. Long finish.

Last of the red wines at the Vintners Dinner for Heart's Delight. This is made up of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2045.

Rating:

97 points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Average retail price is around $867.00.

Château Margaux, Margaux, Medoc, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blend, France, Red Wine, First Growth, Left Bank, Cult Wine, Heart's Delight, Vintners DinnerGreg Ballington1996, Château Margaux, Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, Cult Wine, First Growth, Left Bank, 97 Points, $$$$$, Philippe Berrier, Heart's Delight, Vintners Dinner, May 2018Comment