Château Barateau 1996
1* Star in the Guide Hachette, Gold Medal at the Bordeaux Competition
Since the 2000 vintage of * * is unfortunately completely sold out, Château Barateau is pleased to offer you a few hundred bottles from its private reserve. For those who weren’t quick enough today, here is a 1996 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot) at its peak and ready to drink. Once again, an excellent deal for immediate enjoyment!
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Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
a beautiful garnet color with a slight brick-red tint
Nose
open, expressive, and complex
Palate
Pleasant, with lovely roundness, suppleness, and perfectly integrated oak. A wine at its peak!
Serve
served in a carafe at 17°
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
now
High point
2007
Drink before
2010
Food and wine pairings
A filet or ribeye steak, grilled lamb chops, leg of lamb with flageolet beans, a veal chop, duck breast with green peppercorns, fresh truffle pasta, truffle-stuffed chicken, Saint-Nectaire cheese…
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