1996
1996
1996
Are we getting more and more demanding with the passing years? The level of selection for the Grand Vin continues to increase, which has led many very fine lots to join Pavillon Rouge. Never before 1996 had the proportion of the Grand Vin been so low, which perhaps explains the remarkable quality of Pavillon Rouge 1996, possibly even superior to 1995.
The nose is very fine and still full of fruit. On the palate, the impression is both supple and fleshy. It is very good to drink now. (October 2025)
Climate
After a very quick flowering, the summer was unsettled, with alternating periods of hot and cool weather and stormy showers, though less heavy in the Médoc than on the right bank. As from the 1st September, cool and very dry weather set in for three weeks. It then rained and fine weather returned for the harvesting of the Cabernets. (The picking began on 23rd September)
Are we getting more and more demanding with the passing years? The level of selection for the Grand Vin continues to increase, which has led many very fine lots to join Pavillon Rouge. Never before 1996 had the proportion of the Grand Vin been so low, which perhaps explains the remarkable quality of Pavillon Rouge 1996, possibly even superior to 1995.
The nose is very fine and still full of fruit. On the palate, the impression is both supple and fleshy. It is very good to drink now. (October 2025)
Climate
After a very quick flowering, the summer was unsettled, with alternating periods of hot and cool weather and stormy showers, though less heavy in the Médoc than on the right bank. As from the 1st September, cool and very dry weather set in for three weeks. It then rained and fine weather returned for the harvesting of the Cabernets. (The picking began on 23rd September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
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