The rim looks even older than the Carruades rim. Deep ruby with definite rust on the rim. Big and broad. Rather appealing liquorice note. Very charming with the real race and ballerina-like quality of Lafite itself, but very seductive indeed with velvety tannins.

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Essence of blackberry and chocolate. Full-bodied and extremely velvety. Caressing and gorgeous to taste. Duhart started making excellent wines in this vintage.

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This was disappointing. The fruit is not showing through. Tannins still fairly present. Not sure the fruit will develop to absorb and integrate the tannins. Muted and angular wine. Hopeful this will develop with more bottle time.