Tasted side by side with the Lafite (95 pts). Unsurprisingly, the Lafite is all about delicacy and finesse, while the Latour is bold and beautiful. This wine is nowhere near its peak but with a bit of air is still drinking well. Could very well become a (close to) perfect wine in 2, 3 decades. It has the structure, the fruit, the complexity and misses tetiary notes and a more softened structure to get there. TN: On the palate this is so Pauillac with crushed rocks, graphite cedar, herbs, a dark cassis core, some blue fruit and floral aromas. Some first hints of tobacco emerging but overall this remains young with an impeccable structure which will allow for long, graceful ageing. Loads of round, fine tannins, high acidity, already slightly creamy, super weightlessness but with lots of tension and aromatic intensity. Long finish but not as spectacular as the Mission. 95/96 pts and certainly more is possible once the wine is mature. Decanting: Quick double decant three+ hours prior to the tasting to remove sediment. Was drinking well but my guess is that it would have been even better with more air.

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