1996 Rauzan Gassies
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The shallow, medium ruby-colored 1996 reveals earthy overtones, little depth, an attenuated, compressed personality, and an herbaceous finish. It will not improve. Anticipated maturity: now-2006.
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Lovely perfumed aromas of raspberries and flowers. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a fruity aftertaste. Not a major-league wine, but an admirable effort from this property. Best after 2000. 11,670 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999
The shallow, medium ruby-colored 1996 reveals earthy overtones, little depth, an attenuated, compressed personality, and an herbaceous finish. It will not improve. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. Apr 1999, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

The Quié family purchased Pauillac Fifth Growth Ch. Croizet-Bages in 1942, adding Rauzan-Gassies four years later. Once part of the same estate as the neighbouring Rauzan-Ségla, this Margaux property was split off in time for the 1855 Classification, earning Second Growth status.