Wine tasting note: 1996 Monbousquet Bordeaux

1996 Monbousquet Bordeaux

28th Apr 1999 GBP29 Bordeaux Table Red

Deep purple/red to deep red rim, viscous.
Warm, soft, savoury nose of plums and salt beef.
Medium to full bodied with rich, stewed, alcoholic fruitcake and cedar flavours, firm tannins and good grip.
Very attractive now with a long, deep, concentrated, tobacco/charred oak finish.
Drink now and over the next 5/6 years.

Wine Tasting: Bordeaux 1996