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1996 Clément-Pichon, Haut-Médoc

SKU #110601 Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Impressively concentrated with plum and earthy character, if a bit rustic and fat in style. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Inner quote mark (1/1999)

K&L Notes

We were very impressed with the 1996 Clement Pichon at several tastings. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc. The beautiful nose leads to black cherry and coffee notes. There's plenty of fruit and nice balance, allowing this wine to be enjoyed fairly young or age for several years. It has a nice touch of elegance. Clement Pichon is a familiar name to many that have visited Bordeaux. Located in southern Médoc not far north of the city of Bordeaux, this Château is one of the most beautiful in the region. Planted in 1976, the vineyard is really coming of age.

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By: Steve Greer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 3/11/2014 | Send Email

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By: Jim Barr | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 6/27/2013 | Send Email

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

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France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

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