Lalande Borie 3ème Grand Cru Classé Saint-Julien, 1996

Lalande Borie 1996 is a classic Saint-Julien from one of Bordeaux’s most respected communes, offering the poise, structure, and elegance collectors look for in a fine Left Bank wine. As a 3ème Grand Cru Classé, it carries the pedigree of Bordeaux’s historic 1855 classification, making it an appealing choice for those seeking mature, cellar-worthy claret with real distinction.

Tasting Notes
With age, this wine typically shows a deep garnet core with softened brick-red reflections at the rim. The bouquet is expected to be layered and refined, with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, leather, graphite, and dried plum, gradually unfolding in the glass. On the palate, Saint-Julien usually delivers a beautifully balanced mix of ripe dark fruit, earthy complexity, and finely knit tannins. The 1996 vintage is especially known for producing structured, long-lived Bordeaux, so this wine should still offer freshness, precision, and a graceful, lingering finish. It has the potential to continue evolving well, though it is now in a mature drinking window.

Production
Produced in Saint-Julien on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, the wine benefits from the region’s gravel-rich soils, which naturally favor Cabernet Sauvignon and help create wines with concentration, finesse, and excellent aging potential. The 1996 vintage benefited from a classic growing season that encouraged ripeness while preserving acidity and structure. Vinification would have followed traditional Bordeaux methods, with fermentation and élevage in oak to build complexity, texture, and balance.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, game, or mushroom-based dishes, as well as aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about 30–60 minutes if the bottle has been stored well, to help the aromas open and the texture soften.

Producer
Lalande Borie is associated with the longstanding Bordeaux tradition of family-owned wine estates in Saint-Julien, one of the Médoc’s most admired appellations. The name is connected to the Borie family, a well-known and influential presence in the region, with a reputation for crafting polished, age-worthy wines that reflect the class and precision of classic Left Bank Bordeaux.

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