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This comment appeared on Mark Squire's Bulletin Board
recently and it spelled to the letter what we have been preaching for the
last six months. Our advise, to any collector/consumer with disposable
income, is to seriously look at the following wines to purchase over the
next few weeks because these are the ones that will be much harder to
find at good prices.
Robert Parker, April 14th 2006..."Prices will be very high for the 2005
firsts($5,000+ in USA dollars,Petrus and Ausone probably pushing
$7500-10,000 by year end)...and smart money will go back and re-
examine 2003,2000,1996,1995,and 1990"
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CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1996 MAGNUMS
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Stock: 54346
One of the greatest Las Cases ever, along with the 1982, 1986 and 2000. The chateau has re-released limited quantities of this amazing wine and we jumped all over it. Very difficult to find in any large formats and of perfect, documented provenance.
""A profound Leoville Las Cases, this is one of the great modern-day wines of Bordeaux, rivaling what the estate has done in vintages such as 2000, 1990, 1990, 1986 and 1982. The 1996's hallmark remains a sur-maturite' (overripeness) of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Yet the wine retained its intrinsic classicism, symmetry, and profound potential for complexity and elegance. The black/purple color is followed by a spectacular nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, toast, and minerals. It is powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated tannin, massive concentration, yet no hint of heavyness or disjointedness. As this wine sits in the glass it grows in stature and richness. It is a remarkable, seamless, palate-staining and extraordinarily elegant wine - the quintessential St Julien, made in the shadow of its next door neighbor, Latour. Despite the sweetness of the tannin, I would recommend cellaring this wine for another 4-5 years. Anticipated maturity:2010-2040." 98+ points R. Parker
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