Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 2003 the 2008 The Struie offers

the 2008 The Struie offers notes of stewed plums and creme de cassis with hints of raisins

The wine has sweet cranberry

I really like the sense of perfect balance plus the combination of a textured and velvety mouth feel juxtaposed against the precision and tension of the flavors and finish

It should drink well after 3-5 years of cellaring

rich flavors of blueberries

Margaux - 1996 (750ml) 2003 the 2008 The Struie offersThe 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