a 12-year old bottle. more complex than usual. hint of greeness on finish.

unmistakable lafleur nose of exotic kirsch and sweetness. drinking beautifully.

more claret-like than the 71. fine balance with sweet finish. stylish.

decanted for an hour but still fairly restrained. a serious and a thinking man's wine, but somewhat disappointing give its price tag.

decanted for an hour. impressive aromas that blew away the '75, with exotic notes of vanilla, mocha, coffee and mint.

decanted for 2hrs. wonderfully expressive. a little lacking in depth and length, especially compared (somewhat unfairly) to its starry neighbours in the same flight. nonetheless very enjoyable. a real outperformer.

needed at least 15mins in glass to get going despite 2hrs in decanter. dark, rich and voluptuous, with typical '90 super ripe and jammy texture. would have been wine of night if not for the sublime Petrus in same flight.

decanted for 2hrs. intoxicating to-die-for nose. rich and velvety, yet ever so graceful. words can't do this wine justice. ultimate karma sutra of wine.