Full ruby-red. Very reticent aromas of plum, black cherry, leather, dark chocolate and flowers; faint suggestion of surmaturite. Fat with sweet fruit; lush and voluminous for the vintage. Finishes with big but very even tannins that spread out on the palate. Stephen Tanzer
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Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il
1996, This 1996 blend of 61% CS and 39% merlot, showed beautifully and justifying the 19 years of cellaring. A truly deep rich and elegant wine. Lavish red appealing color, lovely nose, leather, black cherries, black current, wet soil, mineral, medium to full body, with soft round tannins, smooth, deep, complex, lovely acidity to balance, and a delicious finish, with hint of sweetness. A truly lovely wine. My score 91, drink to 2019.
1996, This 1996 blend of 61% CS and 39% merlot, showed beautifully and justifying the 19 years of cellaring. A truly deep rich and elegant wine. Lavish red appealing color, lovely nose, leather, black cherries, black current, wet soil, mineral, medium to full body, with soft round tannins, smooth, deep, complex, lovely acidity to balance, and a delicious finish, with hint of sweetness. A truly lovely wine. My score 91, drink to 2019.
9.1Sean Romano
Oh I say
Oh I say
10Pooneet K
Beautiful, beautiful wine. The last 96 we had was maybe a smidge more together but it’s marginal. Quite dark in the glass. Deep restrained red fruit on the nose. Tannins are slightly dusty but overall very seamless. Excellent refreshing acid. Perfect with a dry aged strip steak.
Beautiful, beautiful wine. The last 96 we had was maybe a smidge more together but it’s marginal. Quite dark in the glass. Deep restrained red fruit on the nose. Tannins are slightly dusty but overall very seamless. Excellent refreshing acid. Perfect with a dry aged strip steak.
9.3Pooneet K
A marvelous wine in an absolutely beautiful place. The first sip gave me goose bumps. Just such a classic Bordeaux in the best sense. No decant, slight chill, this is ready to go and fully integrated. Blackcurrant on the nose and palate. Incredible freshness and acid. Completely mouth filling and balanced. Certainly one of the best Bordeaux’s I’ve had in a long time. Amazing with grilled dry aged ribeyes.
A marvelous wine in an absolutely beautiful place. The first sip gave me goose bumps. Just such a classic Bordeaux in the best sense. No decant, slight chill, this is ready to go and fully integrated. Blackcurrant on the nose and palate. Incredible freshness and acid. Completely mouth filling and balanced. Certainly one of the best Bordeaux’s I’ve had in a long time. Amazing with grilled dry aged ribeyes.
9.4DUSTIN SUGASA
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
9.1Pon Gong
Excellent 1996
Excellent 1996
9.0Dmitry
Very long finish and extended aftertaste. Peppery/tobacco. To enjoy in its own, without food
Very long finish and extended aftertaste. Peppery/tobacco. To enjoy in its own, without food
10Saul Gropman
Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye
Two hours later blossoming to medium-medium full body. Cassis notes starting to show, as well as glycerin, cedar and graphite.
Two hours later blossoming to medium-medium full body. Cassis notes starting to show, as well as glycerin, cedar and graphite.
9.0Saul Gropman
Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye
Never fully developed but a beautiful food wine with plenty of savory notes and a medium body.
Never fully developed but a beautiful food wine with plenty of savory notes and a medium body.
8.7Pon Gong
Excellent 96
Excellent 96
8.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.