Very impressive wine that was not overwhelming. Nice hint of toasted honey and background citrus notes.

Definitely smelled like a right bank wine, but it was a bit amber on the edges and the acidity seemed somewhat unbalanced. With that said, solid wine. I don't know if I would buy more of the 96, but I would buy the 98, if available at a good price.

Very smooth wine, really in its drinking window. Beautiful red color, just started to give up the slightest hint of amber on the edge. Drink up.

Drink up.

Very, very solid wine with a smooth texture. Very much in its drinking window.

Amazing wine with the potential to become even better. I have tried this wine on multiple occasions, and I really believe it has just entered its drinking window and has plenty of life left. The tannins are already smoothing out and the requisite complexity is readily apparent. Very serious wine. A 95 pointer some day.

Classic wine with what I call the “Lynch-Bages” characteristics definitely present that I have problems putting into words—sort of a mixture of lead pencil and earthy herbs. I really want to visit this winery to see what grows in the vineyards and vicinity. It is a very unique flavor that I’ve picked out in all the well cared for Lynch-Bages wines I have had. This wine just seems like it is entering its drinking window, and it will evolve greatly in the future. Lots of upward potential.

I was really surprised how fresh and vibrant this wine was. Did not seem like it had the overall aging potential of the 1996 Lynch-Bages nor 1996 Ducru, but it was the WOTN for me.