1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
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1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild

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Experience the pinnacle of elegance with the 1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild. This esteemed Bordeaux gem boasts a rich, complex bouquet of blackcurrants, tobacco, and cedar, with harmonious notes of leather and spice. Its full-bodied structure and refined tannins reveal a timeless sophistication, while its lingering finish offers a taste of opulence. Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs alike, this vintage embodies the essence of luxury in every sip. ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE 100 P. Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38% of the crop was deemed grand enough to be put into the final blend, which is atypically high in Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot). This massive wine may be the biggest, largest-scaled Lafite I have ever tasted. It will require many years to come around, so I suspect all of us past the age of

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