Ratings
By Robert Parker 92

Tasting Notes
The 1996 may not be as profound as I had predicted from cask, but it is an exceptional wine. Dark ruby-colored, with a complex nose of dried herbs, Asian spices, and black cherry jam intermixed with cassis, it possesses outstanding purity, and considerable tannin in the finish. This classic, medium to full-bodied, traditionally made wine improves dramatically with airing, suggesting it will have a very long life. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2028.(Wine Advocate #122 Apr 1999)
By Robert Parker

AOC – Saint Estephe
Grand Cru Classe – 3eme
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Ratings
Robert Parker 92
Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Notes

The 1996 may not be as profound as I had predicted from cask, but it is an exceptional wine.
Dark ruby-colored, with a complex nose of dried herbs, Asian spices, and black cherry jam intermixed with cassis, it possesses outstanding purity, and considerable tannin in the finish. This classic, medium to full-bodied, traditionally made wine improves dramatically with airing, suggesting it will have a very long life. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2028. 
–by Robert Parker

Currant and fresh herbs. Full- to medium-bodied, with plum flavors and a medium finish.–’95/’96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now.

–by Wine Spectator