1996 Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux - 750ml

94–97 Point Vintage (vintage consensus: a structured and classically styled Left Bank vintage defined by firm Cabernet tannins, freshness, and exceptional longevity in the Médoc).

Château Margaux’s 1996 reflects the estate’s classical precision during a vintage particularly favorable to Cabernet Sauvignon. Marked by structure and aromatic lift rather than opulence, this wine showcases the château’s hallmark finesse layered over the firm architecture typical of the year.

Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small portions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc (classic estate composition).

Tasting Notes: The bouquet is mature and nuanced, revealing blackcurrant, red plum, and dried cherry interwoven with cedar, cigar box, graphite, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with remarkable clarity, offering cassis, dried dark berries, fine tobacco, and hints of earthy spice. The tannins, once formidable, have evolved into a refined, structured frame, carrying through a long, elegant finish marked by freshness and aromatic persistence.

Structure: Classically structured, refined, and mature, with integrated tannins and enduring freshness.

Drink Window: 2010–2035+

Decanting: Decant gently for sediment and allow 45–60 minutes of aeration before serving. Extended decanting is not recommended for mature bottles.

The 1996 Château Margaux is a quintessential expression of Left Bank classicism — poised, aromatic, and structurally composed. For collectors seeking a mature First Growth with gravitas and pedigree, it offers both historical character and continued elegance in the glass.