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The 1996 Château Lafite Rothschild is a "vintage of the century" from Bordeaux, displaying a deep garnet-red hue with amber reflections. Initial aromas reveal ripe blackcurrant, prune, and forest floor notes, evolving into cedar, truffle, and roasted coffee upon decanting. The palate is full-bodied with silky tannins, framed by a majestic structure balanced by elegance. Layers of blackberry and raspberry intermingle with mineral salinity, culminating in a prolonged finish accented by violet florals. Rated 98/100 by Robert Parker, it promises peak drinking window until 2050, epitomizing the classical harmony of Pauillac