Parker about Château Margaux 1996
When I used to drink this wine as a student, it generally left me a bit cold, but several recent bottles of the 1996 Château Margaux lead me to think that I must have had bad luck with a poorly stored batch of bottles. Along with Haut-Brion, Margaux is the most forward of the 1996 first growths, offering up an expressive bouquet of creamy cassis fruit mingled with cigar wrapper, sweet spices, espresso roast and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, suave and fleshy, with melting tannins and a long, expansive finish, it's in a beautiful place today.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Merlot 12%, Petit Verdot 4% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Margaux, 33460 Margaux Cantenac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2016 - 2048 |
Parker Punkte | 98 |
Jahrgang | 1996 |
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Château Margaux 1996

Château Margaux 1996 is a legendary Bordeaux wine from the Margaux appellation, considered one of the outstanding vintages of the decade. The 1996 vintage in Bordeaux produced particularly structured and long-lasting wines, and Château Margaux produced a wine in this vintage that perfectly combines both power and elegance.
The wine displays a deep ruby red color that still appears youthful, indicating its remarkable structure and concentration. The bouquet is seductive and complex, with intense aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, and plums, accompanied by floral notes such as violets and a hint of rose. These fruit aromas are complemented by aging in French oak barrels, which gives the wine additional nuances of cedar, tobacco, leather, and a hint of vanilla.
On the palate, the 1996 Château Margaux reveals impressive structure and depth. The tannins are powerful, yet fine and perfectly integrated, giving the wine a solid and long-lasting texture. The fruit flavors are intense and concentrated, accompanied by lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and balance. Subtle notes of dark chocolate, truffles, and a fine mineral note develop in the background, lending the wine additional complexity and elegance.
The finish is long and persistent, characterized by a harmonious blend of fruit, spice, and wood notes that linger gently and persistently on the palate. The 1996 Château Margaux is a wine of exceptional quality, accessible now but also possessing enormous aging potential and destined to evolve further in the coming decades.
Château Margaux 1996 is an iconic Bordeaux wine that perfectly reflects the timeless elegance and power of the Margaux appellation. Ideal as a companion to fine dishes such as lamb, game, or aged cheeses, it offers an unparalleled drinking experience for connoisseurs and lovers of great Bordeaux wines.