Tag Archives: 1996

Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 1996

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Gary Bowering

Straw gold. Fine bead. Bread dough and light florals, quite reserved nose. Dry and clean, elegant florals, a touch heavy but good acid with apple, lime and citrus characters that linger. A good bubbles. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Vertus, Champagne, … Continue reading →

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Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 1996

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Gary Bowering

Straw gold. Fine bead. Yeasty marmite nose with apricots and stone fruits sitting nicely in the background. In the mouth, a touch oxidative, ripe stone fruits and more marmite yeast. Good length with the stone fruits and some florals lingering, … Continue reading →

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Ch Bourgneuf 1996

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Gary Bowering

Mid deep red with amber edge. Quite dusty, fragrant but delicate, some light plum notes. Palate reflects nose. Red fruits (especially plums) come through on the finish. Good wine but fading. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 16.5/20 [tasted 17-09-2011] www.wine-searcher.com/wine-33695-1996-chateau-bourgneuf-pomerol-france Bought en … Continue reading →

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Ch Potensac 1996

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Lovely deep red – far younger than its age. Lovely nose too. Cedar, red fruits, some blackcurrants and truffles. Round, rich, mellow. Lovely balance. Fruit, acid and oak all in balance. Finish is plums, berries and cedar with a touch … Continue reading →

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Ch Bourgneuf 1996

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Lovely red robe with a touch of amber edge. Plums, light florals, violets. Mature palate with a hint of dusty wood and herbaceous/Bordeaux edge. Well balanced, good finish with fruit alive. Quite a nice wine, at its best. Pomerol, Bordeaux, … Continue reading →

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Ch Cantermerle 1996

Posted on 25 December 2010 by Gary Bowering

Touch of lanolin/lamb’s wool, meaty with a touch of leather and Cabernet blackcurrants bubbling through. Good ripeness – in balance, fruit and acid work together, nice chalky tannins. Refreshing red – 12.5% alcohol and perfect with BBQ lamb shoulder chops. … Continue reading →

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