CHATEAU MARGAUX 1996

Château Margaux 1996

Margaux, Bordeaux — First Growth

Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot
Style: Aristocratic, refined, and profoundly elegant

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet with brick hues at the rim, showing graceful maturity.

Nose:
Extraordinarily complex and perfumed. Aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, and dried plum are layered with hallmark Margaux florality — violet and rose petal — alongside cedar, graphite, cigar box, and subtle notes of truffle, leather, and dried herbs. Exceptionally nuanced and expressive.

Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied with exquisite balance. The palate delivers ripe black and red fruits, framed by silky, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Notes of tobacco leaf, cocoa, savoury spice, and mineral depth unfold seamlessly. Power is present but always restrained, giving way to finesse and harmony.

Finish:
Very long, elegant, and resonant, with lingering notes of cassis, floral lift, cedar, and refined tannin.

Vintage Character – 1996

A classic Left Bank vintage defined by high acidity, structure, and longevity, particularly exceptional for Cabernet Sauvignon. Château Margaux 1996 is widely regarded as one of the estate’s greatest post-war wines — combining structure with breathtaking finesse.

Drinking Window

Now – 2045+
At a magnificent stage of maturity, yet still capable of further graceful evolution.

Food Pairing

A wine of great poise, ideal with:

• Roast or grilled beef

• Lamb saddle or rack

• Game birds

• Truffle-accented dishes

• Aged hard cheeses

Overall Impression

A true classic of Bordeaux — perfumed, intellectual, and timeless. Château Margaux 1996 exemplifies the estate’s legendary elegance and stands as one of the finest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon ever produced in Margaux.