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LXGES-A1996

Chateau Rauzan Gassies

1996 (750ml)

✦ Considered as the prime of the Second Growths in the Margaux and Cantenac parishes
✦ Multiple wine vintages have received high scores from demanding wine critics such as Robert Parker

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Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%

Bottle Size: 750ml

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Wine Type: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Aging Potential: Suitable for ageing 10 years

Food Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Poultry, and Game

About The Wine

➀ Winery: Chateau Rauzan Gassies

➁ Country: France

➂ Region: Bordeaux Margaux

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➆ Class: 2nd Growths of Bordeaux

Tasting

➀ Tasting Notes: The shallow, medium ruby-colored 1996 reveals earthy overtones, little depth, an attenuated, compressed personality, and an herbaceous finish.

➁ Wine Style: Savory and Classic

➂ Body: ⁙ Full / ➃ Tannin: ⁙ High

➄ Sweetness: ⁖ Dry / ➅ Acidity: ⁙ High

➆ Primary Aroma: Blackcurrant, Cassis, Cherry, and Red Fruit

➇ Secondary Aroma: Oak, Cedar, Tobacco, Cream, Cheese, and Yeast

➈ Tertiary Aroma: Leather, Earthy, Smoke, Toast, and Almond

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