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Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe Cabernet Blend 1996
$2,450.00
A classic Margaux whose evolving bouquet suggests polished antique furniture, polished leather, cigarbox and smoky, bonfire-like nuances. It’s heady, open and layered, opening steadily with minerality and strength. Velvet-smooth, it’s supremely long and supple, gentle and leathery, artfully complete and balanced, finishing with lingering notes of dark chocolate, cedar, leather and mineral.
Vintage
1996
Peak years to drink
2036 - 2046
Jeremy's score
98 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Out of stock
Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe Cabernet Blend
Bordeaux
Price Range at Release: $500+
Vintage: 2010
$ Rel: 2700
A classic Margaux whose evolving bouquet suggests polished antique furniture, polished leather, cigarbox and smoky, bonfire-like nuances. It's heady, open and layered, opening steadily with minerality and strength. Velvet-smooth, it's supremely long and supple, gentle and leathery, artfully complete and balanced, finishing with lingering notes of dark chocolate, cedar, leather and mineral.
Last Date Tasted: 09/12/2025
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2010
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97 | 19.3 | 2040-2050+  |
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2001
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96 | 18.9 | 2031-2041+ |
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1996
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99 | 19.8 | 2036-2046 |
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1996
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98 | 19.7 | 2036-2046 |
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1993
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97 | 19.4 | 2013-2023+  |
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1983
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98 | 19.7 | 2002-2013+  | Buy it
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Winery
Chateau Margaux
One of the stellar chateaux of the left bank of Bordeaux, Chateau Margaux was one of the five recognised First Growths of the 1855 Classification. Unquestionably the star performer within the commune of Margaux, its wines typically reflect an elegance and refinement, plus a balance and completeness that enables them to cellar superbly for many decades. The chateau draws from 80ha of red varieties (75% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot) and also has 12 ha planted to sauvignon blanc for its Pavillon Blanc, one of the finest white crafted in Bordeaux.
Chief Executive(s):
Alexis Mentzelopoulos
Winemaker:
Paul Pontallier
Viticulturist:
Paul Pontallier
Address:
France
Principal Wine Region:
Bordeaux
