The truth about 1996 Bordeaux: with a few notable exceptions, new releases are expensive and underwhelming

Article Abstract:

Reports about the 1996 Bordeaux vintage hyped it as one of the greatest years ever, but many feel that the 1996 vintage leaves quite a bit to be desired. Wines from St.-Estephe, Pauillac, and St. Julien regions of Bordeaux were quite good, but they were not representative of the vintage. It appears that many Bordeaux vintners are charging too much for their wines.

France, Wine industry, Wineries, Bordeaux (Wine), 1996 AD

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Great wine buys for $12: 25 reds and 25 whites our editors have rated 85 to 90 points

Article Abstract:

Fifty of the best values in red wine and white wine are presented. All of the wines were tested and scored well on the Wine Spectator scale. Wines presented are priced at $12 or below. The $12 Chateau de Perron Madiran, 1995 and the $12 Chateau Reynell McLaren Valley, 1996 are recommended.

Buyers Guide

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