1996 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC Château Vieux Larmande, Bordeaux, France

Already well matured, earthy, slightly dried vegetal and cedar nose with red and black berry notes, some dried flowers and a hint of tobacco. Clear, straightforward, tart fruit, light undergrowth, dried vegetal notes, tobacco and earthy notes, mature tannins, slightly persistent, spicy traces, already well developed, but not without a certain charm, hint of tobacco, good finish.

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