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1996 Château Lanessan Haut-Médoc
| Vineyard: | Chateau Lanessan |
| Price: | $12.00- $59.95 |
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| Varietal: | Bordeaux Blend |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | France > Bordeaux > Haut-Médoc |
| Other Vintages: | 2010 2009 2008 2006 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1967 1966 1964 1962 1961 1959 1955 1953 1952 1949 1947 1937 1934 1922 1921 1920 1918 1916 1911 1909 1900 |
| Drink By | 1998 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Lanessan is located in Cussac just south of Saint-Julien and opposite the big vineyard of Chateau Gruaud-Larose. The 1996 is an impressive effort, deep ruby with plenty of blackcurrant, spice box and cedar, quite savoury and long in the mouth. Great value.
User Tasting Note
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kwilburbought from K&L. <br/><br/>"more aromatically reserved than 1999, this is darker, sturdier and more powerful. firm, deep mid-palate of brooding, dark fruit before we get to the power finish of firm tannins and mineral. this serious wine will stand up to the richest and heartiest of foods and is perfect to enjoy on a cold winter evening."<br/><br/>my review<br/>deep with medium body. flavors of asphalt and spiced oak. purple fruit with sweet tannin. needed to be decanted.
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nicefishStinky, bretty on the nose. After a few hours decanting, ok to drink. This wine is past it's prime.
