Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 1993 100 points

100 points

the 2000 is just beginning to drink well yet promises to last for another 20-25+ years

some of the more recent vintages such as 2005

attracted national press for his cutting-edge pairings of Charleston Sercial with dishes at Alinea in Chicago

Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 1993 100 pointsThe 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