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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $227.86
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $1040.87
Many 1996 are still pretty closed up right now, as it was a vintage with fairly hefty tannins but this is perfect for...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $949.40
The 1996 Leoville-Las Cases is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc picked between 25...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $385.29
Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas of plum, currant, game, woodsmoke and tobacco. Denser and sweeter than the '97 or...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $1624.95
The standout wine of the tasting (as expected). Opulent, concentrated with intense cassis notes on both the nose and...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $163.95
Straw-gold. Marzipan, honey and toasted hazelnut on the nose. Moderately viscous and currently rather oaky. Has an...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $313.14
In terms of weather in this vintage, bud-break came on 25 March after a cold start to the year, followed by a mixed...
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Sparkling
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $875.35
A sculpted Champagne, with a steely backbone of acidity swathed in a fine and silky texture, offering rich flavors of...
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Sparkling
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $875.35
THE EYE: A pale, translucent gold, with radiant clarity and subtle glints of apple green. THE NOSE: Fresh and...

1996 France 1.5Ltr

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.