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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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750ml - Case of 12
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The 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38%...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $1600.00
The 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38%...
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Tasted at the Latour-à-Pomerol vertical in London. The 1996 Latour-à-Pomerol has an intriguing bouquet. There is a...
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750ml - Case of 12
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#14 of Top 100: 1999. Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied,...
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#14 of Top 100: 1999. Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied,...
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The 1996 Leoville Barton appears more youthful than the 1996 Langoa Barton in the glass with a healthy deep garnet...
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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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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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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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Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas of plum, currant, game, woodsmoke and tobacco. Denser and sweeter than the '97 or...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Deep plum in colour, holding its Pauillac character perfectly at 25 years old, opening up to show cedar, pencil...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 1996 Lynch-Moussas is still surprisingly deep in colour, quite limpid, with little sign of its age. The bouquet...
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750ml - Case of 12
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This impressively constructed wine offers a saturated deep ruby/purple color, followed by elegant aromas of berry...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $832.00
Softly spoken, fine tannins, pencil lead and leather, with truffle, earth, campfire and spice. Long drawn out finish,...
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750ml - Case of 3
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Softly spoken, fine tannins, pencil lead and leather, with truffle, earth, campfire and spice. Long drawn out finish,...
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Tasted at the vertical in London, I have instead used the tasting note from a bottle opened at the property when I...
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The standout wine of the tasting (as expected). Opulent, concentrated with intense cassis notes on both the nose and...
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1964 1996 France

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.