1996 Ch. Caronnes Ste Gemme

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Revived this old post for an update. Hadn't tried this cheapo since late '04, and needed a wine to accompany smothered steak, mashers, mixed veggies (cauliflower, broccoli) & garlic bread.

No real change; good strong fruit, very subdued tannins, no heat at all. If anything, could have used more acid, given the tomatoes and onion she used to smother the little cutlets. May try an Italian with leftovers tomorrow night - a Barbera or Barolo. Nothing wrong with this Haut Medoc, though, and it's probably at its peak. Very heavy sediment posed no problem.