Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 1993 The dark garnet-colored 1961 Haut-Brion

The dark garnet-colored 1961 Haut-Brion is pure perfection

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100 points

some of the more recent vintages such as 2005

Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 1993 The dark garnet-colored 1961 Haut-BrionThe 1996 Chateau Margaux, which was bottled in September, 1998, is undoubtedly one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In many respects, it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux, as well as the paradigm for this estate, combining measured power, extraordinary elegance, and admirable complexity. I tasted the wine on three separate occasions in January, and in short, it's a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers