Chateau Palmer Margaux, 1996

In keeping with the Margaux terroir generally, and the Palmer house style in particular, this classic vintage produced a wine which was approachable relatiively young, while with the potential to age magnificently. Expect seamless silkiness of texture, with persistent cassis and plum fruit, maturing to fig and prune, and then the inimitable peacock's tail for which wine from this hallowed address is so desired: a panoply of baking spices, frankincense, Cuban cigars and other intriguing nuances. This is made mai