a question about aged bordeauxs

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yes, did decant in a wide mouth decanter. probably poured last glass after it had been in decanter about two hours. fruit expanded over time, bell peppers stayed.

i had thought haut-medoc wines (like ch. cantemerle) were primarily cab. but apparently cantemerle's blend is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.) so, cab-based, but barely in the lead. i know the ch. talbot, being from st. julien, is cab based (blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot)

i think 96 cantemerle got a 92 from WS, so am surprised. i had come across a little bit of bell pepper in chilean wines before, but nothing at all as big as in these two boredeauxs. i am VERY happy to know that my 96 montrose won't taste like this.

thanks all for the education.