On Mon, 3 May 2004 23:22:30 +0200, Emery Davis >
wrote:

>Hi Myron,
>
>Haven't had it myself, but I see that the Guide Hachette really liked the '96:
>gave it 2 stars. That's a very high reference from them, FWIW.
>
>They say of it "Upheld by a solid, tight structure, it knows how to reconcile
>power and elegance. Supple and round, the tannins don't crush a beautiful
>aromatic expression, which goes from red fruits to toast passing by mocha."
>(Very rough translation.)
>
>Not much to go on, but hope that helps.
>
>It's owned by SC Ch. Le Bourdieu, 33180 VERTHEUIL
>tel. 05.56.41.98.01. You could always call and ask what they think.
>
>If anyone is wondering, Vertheuil rhymes with Bougueil.
>
>HTH a bit anyway,
>


Hi Emery

Thanks for the reply to my post.
The '96 it is then. I'm buying this mostly for its name but thought I
should at least have a decent vintage.

Now I need to find a Chateau Cassandra ! :-)

hmmm! Does anyone know of a wine with Cassandra in its name?

Thanks again Emery
Myron