1996 Château La Conseillante Pomerol (WIML88,WA88,WS87)

Tasted September 29, 2005 at an offline so brief comments only. Opened and served immediately in Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glasses. I believe this wine was brought by Bella Donna. Dark ruby to garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking hue. On the nose I got a little brettiness at first that eventually blew off to show some black berries and mocha. Flavors were sweet red cherries, mocha and a slightly out of place mint component. Can be drank now with a little decanting but probably should be held another year or two if you only have a few bottles. Unless you pick this up at a really attractive price I’d pass myself.