Lot 365
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1996 (1) WA 96
CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE 1990 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 1990 (1) WA 97
CHÂTEAU LYNCH BAGES 1996 (1)
LES FORTS DE LATOUR 1990 (1)
Lot 365 Details
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1996 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn.
The 1996 is long, with a deep mid-palate. It also reveals tannin in the finish. This wine is remarkable. It is muscular, concentrated, and classic. Bottled in late June, 1998, it exhibits a saturated ruby/purple color, as well as a knock-out nose of minerals, licorice, cassis, and an unmistakable lead pencil smell that I often associate with top vintages of Lafite-Rothschild. It is sweet and full-bodied, yet unbelievably rich with no sense of heaviness or flabbiness. The wine possesses high tannin, but it is extremely ripe, and the sweetness of the black currant, spice-tinged Cabernet Sauvignon fruit is pronounced. This profound, backward Ducru-Beaucaillou is a must purchase. It will be fascinating for readers who own the 1996 to follow the evolution of this exceptional vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035. WA 96
CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE 1990 (1)
Saint-Julien. 3ième Cru Classé
u. vts. scraped label.
WA 94
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 1990 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. ts. marked label.
Absolutely spectacular, the 1990 Leoville Poyferre is much more evolved than either of its two Leoville neighbors. Its opaque plum/garnet color is accompanied by a gorgeous bouquet of smoke, charcoal, creme de cassis, and flowers. Fleshy and opulent, it comes across like a St.-Julien with a Pomerol texture and allure. This beauty has reached full maturity where it should remain for another two decades. June 2009 WA 97
CHÂTEAU LYNCH BAGES 1996 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
LES FORTS DE LATOUR 1990 (1)
Pauillac.
u. vts. wrinkled label. raised cork.