Noch 1 Flasche - 75cl92 Parker PunkteThe 1975 is a powerful Lafite, and troublesome bottles tend to reveal more tannin and funkiness than others, which have a roasted character, combined with a gravelly, mineral underpinning. As this wine has aged, it appears to be less of a sure bet. In most cases, it has been an outstanding wine, as the bottle tasted in December suggested. The aromatics indicate the wine is fully mature, but the tough tannin level clearly underscores the dark side of the 1975 vintage. I am not sure the fruit will hold. It is a perplexing wine that may still turn out to be an exceptional Lafite. Last tasted 12/2011.
