1996 Bordeaux Tasting at CWS

Southlake, Texas
Tasted Saturday, September 30, 2006 by win with 957 views

Introduction

We wanted to see how the 1996 wines were aging (very nicely, btw). Great tasting at a great facility--Classic Wine Storage.

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Flight 2 (7 Notes)

  • 1996 Château La Conseillante 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Definitely smelled like a right bank wine, but it was a bit amber on the edges and the acidity seemed somewhat unbalanced. With that said, solid wine. I don't know if I would buy more of the 96, but I would buy the 98, if available at a good price.

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  • 1996 Château Lanessan 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc

    Very smooth wine, really in its drinking window. Beautiful red color, just started to give up the slightest hint of amber on the edge. Drink up.

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  • 1996 Château La Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Drink up.

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  • 1996 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Very, very solid wine with a smooth texture. Very much in its drinking window.

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  • 1996 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Amazing wine with the potential to become even better. I have tried this wine on multiple occasions, and I really believe it has just entered its drinking window and has plenty of life left. The tannins are already smoothing out and the requisite complexity is readily apparent. Very serious wine. A 95 pointer some day.

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  • 1996 Château Lynch-Bages 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Classic wine with what I call the “Lynch-Bages” characteristics definitely present that I have problems putting into words—sort of a mixture of lead pencil and earthy herbs. I really want to visit this winery to see what grows in the vineyards and vicinity. It is a very unique flavor that I’ve picked out in all the well cared for Lynch-Bages wines I have had. This wine just seems like it is entering its drinking window, and it will evolve greatly in the future. Lots of upward potential.

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  • 1996 Château Pontet-Canet 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    I was really surprised how fresh and vibrant this wine was. Did not seem like it had the overall aging potential of the 1996 Lynch-Bages nor 1996 Ducru, but it was the WOTN for me.

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