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Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1996
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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Chateau Latour A Pomerol Pomerol 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$101.95
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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Chateau Latour Pauillac 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$710.39
#14 of Top 100: 1999. Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied,...
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Chateau Latour Pauillac 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1176.03
#14 of Top 100: 1999. Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied,...
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Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$164.65
The 1996 Leoville Barton appears more youthful than the 1996 Langoa Barton in the glass with a healthy deep garnet...
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 1996
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$891.89
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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Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$351.79
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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Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$352.97
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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Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 1996
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$385.06
Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas of plum, currant, game, woodsmoke and tobacco. Denser and sweeter than the '97 or...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$176.52
Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas of plum, currant, game, woodsmoke and tobacco. Denser and sweeter than the '97 or...
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Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$224.58
Deep plum in colour, holding its Pauillac character perfectly at 25 years old, opening up to show cedar, pencil...
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Chateau Lynch-Moussas Pauillac 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.89
The 1996 Lynch-Moussas is still surprisingly deep in colour, quite limpid, with little sign of its age. The bouquet...
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Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery Margaux 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$173.06
This impressively constructed wine offers a saturated deep ruby/purple color, followed by elegant aromas of berry...
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Chateau Margaux Margaux 1996
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1932.87
Softly spoken, fine tannins, pencil lead and leather, with truffle, earth, campfire and spice. Long drawn out finish,...
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Chateau Margaux Margaux 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$812.03
Softly spoken, fine tannins, pencil lead and leather, with truffle, earth, campfire and spice. Long drawn out finish,...
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Chateau Margaux Margaux 1996
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1178.68
Softly spoken, fine tannins, pencil lead and leather, with truffle, earth, campfire and spice. Long drawn out finish,...
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$697.61
The standout wine of the tasting (as expected). Opulent, concentrated with intense cassis notes on both the nose and...
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$653.93
The standout wine of the tasting (as expected). Opulent, concentrated with intense cassis notes on both the nose and...
Armagnac Ice Wine Red Bordeaux 1996
Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.
Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.
Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.