BBR: GBP2,250 2 cases 12x75cl My tasting notes for this wine begin with the following words "wow, wow, wow!" I had been looking forward to retasting this 1996 since I had it in spring, 1997, and I was not disappointed by its evolution. The wine possesses an opaque purple color, and an attention-getting, staggering, sweet nose that offers the essence of black currant fruit, kirsch, and minerals as well as the essence of Leoville-Las-Cases's personality. It is fabulously concentrated, with the sur-maturite (over-ripeness) of Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the wine's most undeniable hallmarks. When measured, the tannin level is extremely high, but you would never know that when tasting this wine because of the massive amount of extract, purity, and virtually perfect equilibrium. Despite its rare combination of unbridled power and complexity, this wine has beaucoup de finesse, as well as a finish that lasts close to 45 seconds. A candidate for a perfect rating, it is a modern day legend in the making. Will it surpass the 1986 and 1982? Time will tell. Only 40% of the total harvest was used in the 1996, with the final blend containing a slightly higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than usual. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030. RP: 98 Lunzer Wine Investments Limited is pleased to offer for sale, the following wines which can be bought as individual cases, or we could offer a 5% discount for orders of 5 cases + e.g. Price for 1 case of each wine, including 5% discount, is GBP 17,938 (@11.5688 ≈ HK $ 208,000) We feel that the wine market is coming to the end of a 3 year period of oversupply and we can see that the most drinkable and sought after wines are becoming more and more scarce. We have seen unprecedented levels of bookings in the fine dining world with top class Restaurants being permanently busy. The wines which we are offering are the wines which appear on wine lists of top establishments, all over the World. It is unlikely that they will ever be this price again…. Time to fill the cellar ! General Terms: § The sale of these wines is offered by Lunzer Wine Investments Limited subject to stock remaining unsold § Wines are all offered in pristine condition currently sitting in Bonded Warehousing in the UK § If the purchaser would like the wines to consume in the UK then duty (GBP24.60 per 12x75cl ) and vat (20%) will be charged § There is no additional cost if a client wishes to consume the wines in Hong Kong, apart from shipping § Shipment of wines to Hong Kong costs will be charged at cost and is approx. GBP25 per case of 12x75cl § Payment must be made in full before wines are shipped.