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| Information |
| Tradename：Chateau Calon-Ségur 1996 |
| Item No.：FBSEs006 |
| Grape Varieties：Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carbernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Classification：3rd Growth 1855 Saint-Estephe |
| Appellation：Saint-Estephe |
| Alcohol：12.5% |
| Specification：750ml |
| Decanting time： |
Original Bottle：1.5 hour |
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Decanter：45 minutes |
| Scores： |
Robert Parker：92
Wine Spectator：90
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| Tasting Note： |
Wine Advocate #122 (4/1999) Rating: 92 points Drink: 2009-2028
The 1996 may not be as profound as I had predicted from cask, but it is an exceptional wine. Dark ruby-colored, with a complex nose of dried herbs, Asian spices, and black cherry jam intermixed with cassis, it possesses outstanding purity, and considerable tannin in the finish. This classic, medium to full-bodied, traditionally made wine improves dramatically with airing, suggesting it will have a very long life. -Robert Parker
Wine Spectator (1/1/2007) Score: 90
Currant and fresh herbs. Full- to medium-bodied, with plum flavors and a medium finish.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. –JS
Decanter Rating：
Classic fruit nose. Soft tannins and good structure. 5-10 years. |
| Food Match： |
Western food: Steak, lamb, grilled veal, game (e.g. pheasant), poultry (e.g. turkey). It also could pair with the food in thick gravy. Other better choice as: tandoori chicken, hearty stew and soft cheese.
Chinese food: Roasted duck/goose, lamb chops, Braised Dongpo Pork, Barbecued pork, Grilled chicken.
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