Fine Wine

March 0210, 2020
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LOT 223

Lot 223

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1996 (2) WS 95 WA 100

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1996 (2) WS 95 WA 100
Lot 223 Details
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1996

Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 1 x stained label. 2 x scraped labels

The 1996 Chateau Margaux, a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, must be a strong contender for wine of the vintage. It offers everything you desire from this First Growth. It is blessed with breathtaking delineation and freshness on the nose, understated at first and then blossoming with mineral-infused black fruit, hints of blueberry, crushed stone and violet. The palate is perfectly balanced with filigree tannin, perfect acidity, a wine where everything seems to be in its right place. Blackberry, crushed stone at the front of the mouth, just a touch of spice towards the finish that shows supreme control. This is a Margaux that seems to light up the senses. It was outstanding in its youth...something that has not changed one bit over the intervening two decades. This may well turn out to be the Left Bank pinnacle of the 1990s. Tasted July 2016. Drink: 2016-2050 WS 95 WA 100

2 bts.    per lot $1,800 - $2,000

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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