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A Note On The 1996 Vintage.
1996 ** to ****, Although upstaged by the attractive '95's this vintage is better than first thought and improves on acquaintance. Indeed, I think it is seriously underrated... Preharvest rain affected the early ripening Merlots, Médoc fared better. The late picked Cabernets were of high quality, resulting in rich, fairly concentrated wines. M.B.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Tasting note: Very deep and intense, with opaque core but showing signs of maturity at its rim; very good nose, cedary, subdued - will need air and coaxing; surprisingly sweet, good fruit, almost chewable, good firm fruit and long dry finish. A wine that so often needs time and patience, particularly in a vintage like '96. Last tasted March 2006 (****) 2016-2030. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
1996 ** to ****, Although upstaged by the attractive '95's this vintage is better than first thought and improves on acquaintance. Indeed, I think it is seriously underrated... Preharvest rain affected the early ripening Merlots, Médoc fared better. The late picked Cabernets were of high quality, resulting in rich, fairly concentrated wines. M.B.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Tasting note: Very deep and intense, with opaque core but showing signs of maturity at its rim; very good nose, cedary, subdued - will need air and coaxing; surprisingly sweet, good fruit, almost chewable, good firm fruit and long dry finish. A wine that so often needs time and patience, particularly in a vintage like '96. Last tasted March 2006 (****) 2016-2030. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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