Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 90 points: Excellent deep ruby. Vibrant perfumed aromas of cassis crystallized black cherry Cuban tobacco minerals dark chocolate and mint. Thick sweet and concentrated; ripe and pliant. Lively flavor of crunchy berries. Lovely...
Wine Spectator, 96 points: This leans toward the tropical side, with mango and guava notes out front, while maple, date, blood orange and citrus oil flavors fill in behind. The finish kicks into another gear, taking off with honeysuckle, orange...
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: The 1996 Potensac is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc. This vintage has quite a reputation, indeed, at 20 years of age it stands up as one of the over-achievers of the vintage. It has a...
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 93 points: Saturated ruby-red. Pure, highly perfumed aromas of black cherry, currant, plum, minerals, tobacco, leather and fresh herbs. Very ripe, suave and spicy; at once subtle and gripping. Lovely cabernet character dominating...
Vinous, 93 points: Bright red. Fresh floral, white pepper, raspberry and strawberry aromas on the captivating nose, lifted by minerals and Oriental spices. Very fresh, balanced and pure on the palate, with bright red berry, floral and...
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: Proprietor Comte de Neipperg is doing everything possible to elevate this estate's reputation. Readers should take note as prices are sure to rise once the world discovers just how sumptuous recent vintages of Clos de...
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 96 points: 96+ Full saturated ruby. Brooding, profound aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and smoked meat. Boasts remarkably intense and penetrating flavors, and has the superb density of material to buffer its powerful acids...
Neal Martin's Wine Journal, 96 points: Tasted at Bordeaux Index lunch. The Haut Brion 1996 continues to shine as one of the estate's standout releases of the decade. There is something perhaps a little rustic on the nose at first, more "animally" than I have...
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