| Winery |
Chateau Palmer 1996 3er GCC |
| Vintage |
1996 |
| Region |
Bordeaux |
| Grape |
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends |
| Style |
Red Wine |
| Sweetness |
Dry |
| Body |
Medium |
| Tasting note |
Budding in mid April was relatively late. The vines flowered quickly and evenly in early June and ripening was long and slow throughout the cool, damp summer. The vines were in excellent condition, however, and this lead to high sugar levels and excellent concentration. The Cabernet Sauvignon wines in particular were dense and rich with the spicy, complex aromas characteristic of this variety at its best. Cabernet Sauvignon: 55%, Merlot: 40%, Cabernet Franc: 4%, Petit Verdot: 1% Beautifully dense garnet red. The nose opens with notes of plum, crystallized blackberries, vanilla, cinnamon, and, with air time, smoky and musky notes appear. Clear fruitiness and vigorous freshness on the attack, following through with a noticeable tannic structure and lovely fleshiness, developing harmoniously into a sustained, tasty and still fresh finish. Still at its peak, this wine will retain its qualities for at least ten years. Decant it two hours before serving. |
| Rating |
RP91 |
| ABV |
12.5% |
| Size |
750ml |
