Château Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1996 (6L)

This vintage thus had three phases, which ultimately produced a rich, dense, structured, very complex wine. Some tasters find 1996 reminiscent of the elegance of 1953, and the power of 1959, which augurs well for this vintage that will undoubtedly improve with age for a very long time!Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Petit VerdotProfessional Ratings99DecanterThis is compelling, with a bright, forward currant fruit that is opening well now to show the nuance of game, earth, and gunflint to the ripe, dark fruit. The texture is tannic and fresh, with tannins starting to loosen but still in evidence. A luminous, radiant wine that will doubtless improve for another half-century. Drinking Window 2022 - 2082.98Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 1996 Lafite-Rothschild was remarkably deep in color considering that it is now 20 years in age. The bouquet is classic Pauillac with pencil shavings and sous-bois infusing the black fruit, masculine and a little aloof, yet focused and very we