March 31, 2024 - Popped and poured. Just as profound as the last time I had this in 2021. Very complex, ripe and long. Still sweet yet the tannins have melted away. A silky smooth crowd pleasing Pauillac that will easily hold until 2030 if not longer. A bargain at the time costing $55 CAD. Another one of those wines you wished you owned more. One of the better 1996's.
May 23, 2023 - A reminder of old Bordeaux this wine remains quite stern despite its years in the cellar. The nose is slow to reveal classic notes of blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar and tobacco. The palate is quite rich and has nice complexity but is held in check by a stern wall of tannins despite hours in the decanter. The finish is quite persistent highlighting the pedigree of this wine. A real throwback to the 70s !
May 7, 2023 - Similar to last note.
Still a lovely wine with some brightness and classic Bordeaux qualities.
April 1, 2023 - Still no sign of this fading. Awesome from a magnum.
March 25, 2023 - Surprisingly „young“ at age 27! Still not all tanins completely resolved but of course balanced and tasty with a lot of Pauillac power.
October 26, 2022 - Sadly corked! Last of this case so very sad :-(
July 19, 2022 - When you have the pleasure of drinking a 96 Clerc Milon from good aging, it's incredibly fun. Just recently enjoyed from a small bottle. A feast of tertiary aromatics. My tip: Who has, drink up.
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July 9, 2022 - Very classic Bordeaux, and for a vintage that can be unapproachable still, surprisingly ready to drink.
June 26, 2022 - In a really nice place right now. Blind, actually got a lot of Dunn guesses, which should give you an idea of the flavor profile. Could go a little longer if you're so inclined, but no need to wait.
May 19, 2022 - Delicious. No wet cork issues. Definite barnyard upon opening (in a good way). Little to no bricking. Secondary aromas and flavors of tobacco leaf, wet forest floor. Finish long. Great wine experience