Lot 324
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1996 (1) WA 98
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1996 (1) WS 95 WA 100
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1996 (1) WA 97+
Lot 324 Details
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1996 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
scuffed label
The bouquet is classic Pauillac with pencil shavings and sous-bois infusing the black fruit, masculine and a little aloof, yet focused and very well delineated. The palate is very well balanced with crisp blackberry and boysenberry fruit, spicier than I recollect, a crescendo of flavors so that it seems understated at first but fans out with a sense of confidence towards the finish. Tasted July 2016. Drink: 2020-2050 WA 98
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1996 (1)
Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts. scuffed label. writing on the label.
It is blessed with breathtaking delineation and freshness on the nose, understated at first and then blossoming with mineral-infused black fruit, hints of blueberry, crushed stone and violet. The palate is perfectly balanced with filigree tannin, perfect acidity, a wine where everything seems to be in its right place. Blackberry, crushed stone at the front of the mouth, just a touch of spice towards the finish that shows supreme control. This is a Margaux that seems to light up the senses. Tasted July 2016. Drink: 2016-2050 WS 95 WA 100
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1996 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
Deep garnet in color, it sashays out of the glass with lavishly dressed, gregarious crème de cassis, baked blackberries and plum pudding scents plus touches of menthol, fenugreek, star anise and sandalwood with fleeting glimpses at dried rose petals and oolong tea. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited, opulent and oh-so seductive, with bags of youthful black fruit and lovely finely grained tannins, finishing with fantastic freshness and length. This was tasted from jeroboam in September 2019. Drink: 2019-2056 WA 97+