1996 - Chateau Lafite Rothschild

"Unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine...The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple color, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

Reviewed by: The Wine Advocate 100pts