Backward nose with some black currant jam and cedar notes. Really tight and focused on the palate but so balanced and silky in the mouth. Plenty of structure, but it doesn’t hit you over the head due to the sweet, seamless tannins on the long finish. 97+
1986 Château Lafite Rothschild 97 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Backward nose with some black currant jam and cedar notes. Really tight and focused on the palate but so balanced and silky in the mouth. Plenty of structure, but it doesn’t hit you over the head due to the sweet, seamless tannins on the long finish. 97+
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