TESTING
The 1996 Chateau Margaux, which was bottled in September, 1998, is undoubtedly
one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In
many respects, it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux, as well as the paradigm
for this estate, combining measured power, extraordinary elegance, and admirable
complexity. I tasted the wine on three separate occasions in January, and in
short, it’s a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers extraordinarily
pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grille, and flowers, gorgeous sweetness,
a seamless personality, and full body, with nothing out of place. Anticipated
maturity: 2005 - 2040. /RP /Apr 1999
one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In
many respects, it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux, as well as the paradigm
for this estate, combining measured power, extraordinary elegance, and admirable
complexity. I tasted the wine on three separate occasions in January, and in
short, it’s a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers extraordinarily
pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grille, and flowers, gorgeous sweetness,
a seamless personality, and full body, with nothing out of place. Anticipated
maturity: 2005 - 2040. /RP /Apr 1999