Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France 1996 Mendocino but that is the vintage

but that is the vintage

almond and white flower-laced nose and a lively

plums and dark chocolate through to a deeply classy finish

30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol

layered savory flavors

Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France 1996 Mendocino but that is the vintageThis 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. 99 Pts Decanter