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Château Barateau Prestige 1996
Gold Medal at the Vinalies Internationales (French Oenologists’ Competition)
In the heart of the Haut-Médoc, between Saint-Julien and Pauillac, Château Barateau’s vineyards stretch across lands neighboring the Grands Crus Classés—La Tour Carnet, Camensac, Belgrave, Lagrange, and Talbot. Its “Prestige” wine, from the exceptional 1996 vintage, can confidently hold its own among the greats. Vinified by Eric Boissenot, a renowned Bordeaux winemaker, it is aged entirely in new oak barrels and possesses the character of a grand cru, which earned it the coveted Gold Medal at the Vinalies Internationales!
In the heart of the Haut-Médoc, between Saint-Julien and Pauillac, Château Barateau’s vineyards stretch across lands neighboring the Grands Crus Classés—La Tour Carnet, Camensac, Belgrave, Lagrange, and Talbot. Its “Prestige” wine, from the exceptional 1996 vintage, can confidently hold its own among the greats. Vinified by Eric Boissenot, a renowned Bordeaux winemaker, it is aged entirely in new oak barrels and possesses the character of a grand cru, which earned it the coveted Gold Medal at the Vinalies Internationales!
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Eye
Dark ruby color; a brilliant wine with an attractive appearance
Nose
an open, vibrant nose, blending fruit and cocoa notes
Palate
A well-rounded, flavorful attack that evolves into a long, firm, and elegant body, followed by a full-bodied finish, makes this wine very appealing.
Serve
served in a carafe at 17°
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
now
Apogee
2009
Drink before
2016
Food and Wine Pairings
A cut of beef, game fowl, marinated meat, kidneys, a cheese platter
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