1996 Petit Village
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The 1996 Petit-Village exhibits an intriguing, intense bouquet of smoked herbs, grilled meats, and cherry jam. In the mouth, black currants make an appearance, along with lavish quantities of wood. Medium-bodied with low acidity, this sexy, accessible, luscious, hedonistic Pomerol will drink well between now and 2007.
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Sweet tobacco, with forest floor and light fruit character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Slightly hollow center palate.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2007
The 1996 Petit-Village exhibits an intriguing, intense bouquet of smoked herbs, grilled meats, and cherry jam. In the mouth, black currants make an appearance, along with lavish quantities of wood. Medium-bodied with low acidity, this sexy, accessible, luscious, hedonistic Pomerol will drink well between now and 2007. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 122.
Very good dark red-ruby color. Expressive, sauvage aromas of coffee, licorice, mint, coffee, pepper and pungent oak. Similar in weight to the '97, but the berry-dominated flavors are cooler, suggesting earlier harvesting. Complicating notes of woodsmoke and leather. Finishes with slightly dry tannins and a whiff of damp earth.
About the producer

Positioned at the heart of the Pomerol appellation, this château comprises a single 10.5-hectare plot of vines, with one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon in the region.