Château Bernadotte Haut-Médoc 1996

The soils in Haut-Médoc often consist of gravelly, gravel-based soils that allow for good drainage and encourage vine roots to delve deep to absorb nutrients. The terroir plays a crucial role in shaping the character of the wines.

Generally speaking, for Bordeaux wines from the 1996 vintage, it was a year with ideal weather conditions, resulting in well-structured wines with excellent ripeness. In red wines from the Bordeaux region, including Haut-Médoc, aromas of ripe fruits such as blackcurrants and cherries, combined with notes of spices, tobacco, and leather, can be present. Wines from this vintage tend to be robust and well-balanced, with smooth tannins and good aging potential.

The estate mainly focuses on cultivating red wine grape varieties typical of Bordeaux, notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.